South Bay non-profits team up to encourage diverse communities to vote

With just more than 3 week until election day, South Bay leaders are teaming up to make sure the area's diverse ethnic communities are ready to cast their ballots. 

California's 16th Congressional District: Low and Liccardo face off in highly-anticipated debate

It's Democrat versus Democrat in the race for California's 16th Congressional District in the South Bay. California Assembly Member Evan Low and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo faced off in a highly anticipated debate tonight hosted by NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48 and KQED.

Santa Clara supervisors to consider reappointing fired education superintendent

A three-person panel on Thursday considered foundational changes to the way Santa Clara County's Office of Education is run. This, as a county supervisors said he and his colleagues will consider reappointing the fired superintendent of the Office of Education.

Friend-turned-stalker extorted councilmember after exchanging sexual fantasies: lawyer

San Jose City Councilmember Omar Torres says through his attorney that the investigation he is involved in pertains to private communication he had with a consenting adult and that the relationship took a dark turn.

Pro-Palestinian supporters rally at Bay Area universities

A day after the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack in Israel, pro-Palestinian protests were held on Bay Area college campuses. Protesters at Cal and San Jose State say the war in Gaza has gone on long enough and their support for the Palestinian people will continue.

Social workers press Santa Clara County supervisors to address system failures

After a tumultuous year filled with controversies and tumult, on Tuesday, at the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting, members of SEIU local 521 pressed board members to take action against the leadership of the beleaguered Department of Family and Children’s Services.

Ex-San Jose police union exec pleads guilty to drug smuggling

A disgraced former San Jose police union executive pleaded guilty Tuesday to smuggling drugs, federal authorities said.

Amtrak train headed to San Jose delayed for hours

An Amtrak train traveling from Sacramento to San Jose on Monday morning was delayed for hours because of a person on the track.

San Francisco 49ers fall short against Arizona Cardinals, 24-23

The game against the Arizona Cardinals marked the second time this season that San Francisco (2-3) blew a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter to a division rival, having done it in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Rams.

San Jose police investigating councilman accused of soliciting child sexual abuse material

Embattled San Jose city council member Omar Torres said he’s the victim of “entirely false" accusations. This, after San Jose police detectives launched a criminal investigation into the first-term Dist. 3 rep.

Lawyer: Santa Clara County school superintendent was terminated unlawfully

Just days after the Santa Clara County Board of Education fired their superintendent of schools, there was a new development. Lawyers for Mary Ann Dewan now say her termination was unlawful. In fact, they're questioning everything from the way it was handled, to the board's authority to do it at all.

Supporters of ousted superintendent demand answers about firing

Supporters of former Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools Mary Ann Dewan gathered Thursday, demanding answers after her sudden firing. 

First-Ever Drone Delivery Operation in Silicon Valley
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Andreas Raptopoulos, Founder and CEO of Matternet talks ultra-fast, zero-emissions delivery of food and commercial items to consumers’ homes using drones. The company has been running an initial pilot since August 30, and now will expand its service in Mountain View and Sunnyvale.

Santa Clara County school superintendent abruptly fired

The Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCOE) on Wednesday abruptly voted to terminate Superintendent of Schools Mary Ann Dewan, without cause. 

Forward progress stopped on Dino Fire, blaze is 20% contained

Forward progress has been halted on a 30-acre fire burning Wednesday night on the easternmost side of Santa Clara County near Pacheco State Park, Cal Fire said at 9 p.m.