Man dies after waves trap him under debris in Watsonville

A major storm pounded Santa Cruz County on Monday, bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach and later partially collapsing a pier, tossing three people into the Pacific Ocean.

Last minute holiday shoppers look for deals in-store and online

There are just two shopping days left before Christmas and millions of people across the country are expected to shop in-store and online, looking for last-minute sales and deals.

Body found in Gilroy confirmed to be missing young man

The body found in unincorporated Gilroy near a waterway was confirmed to be 21-year-old Gabriel Laradelara, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said.

Multiple unrelated crashes kill 3 people in Morgan Hill

At least three people are dead after two separate car crashes occurred early Sunday, Morgan Hill authorities said.

San Jose teen continues annual toy drive he started as a child

A San Jose teen made it his goal at just 7 years old to make sure every kids had a new toy for Christmas. Now 12 years later, his toy drive is giving away 30,000 toys. 

Burglary suspect dies while in custody at Milpitas jail

Santa Clara County officials reported the death of an inmate that occurred earlier in the week. 

2 adults, 2 minors arrested for fatal San Jose shooting

The San Jose Police Department announced the arrest of four people, including two minors, over the shooting death of a man back in September. 

Well-known San Jose soup kitchen looking for new home

A well-known South Bay non-profit that routinely feeds tens of thousands of hungry and unhoused residents each year is looking for a new home itself.

San Jose soup kitchen looking for new digs to call home

Martha's Kitchen, a popular San Jose soup kitchen that has been in the Alma neighborhood since President Ronald Reagan was sworn into office, says it has outgrown its current home and needs to move.

Milpitas father killed wife, 2 kids before turning gun on himself: police

Four people were found dead in a Milpitas apartment after a man shot his wife and two children before turning the gun on himself, police said Thursday.

Man, woman, 2 children found dead in Milpitas apartment

A man, woman and two children were found dead inside an apartment in Milpitas, police said Wednesday.

South Bay animal shelter to reopen after fire halts adoptions

One of the major animal shelters in the South Bay is working to reopen after a fire forced staff and animals to evacuate.

Man arrested for San Jose home invasion, sexual assaults: SJPD

The suspect, identified by police as Juan Jordan, was arrested Dec. 10 after authorities served a search warrant at his home.

Santa Clara mom and son both battle cancer

It's an emotional holiday season for a Santa Clara family. For years, Cherie Carter and her son, Carter Fulhors, have battled cancer together. But Cherie recently learned she may not have long to live.

Body found in Gilroy near place missing person was last seen

A dead body was found in an unincorporated area where a missing 21-year-old was last seen, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said Sunday. 

Bay Area food banks are seeing record need, while donations are down

This holiday season, food banks say they're facing greater need than ever before. In Silicon Valley, they say 1 in 6 people are coming in for food assistance. In San Francisco, that number is 1 in 5. But the organizations say donations are not keeping up with demand.