San Jose names new independent police auditor

San Jose has appointed a new independent police watchdog after months of scandal and instability plagued the office responsible for investigating officer malfeasance. 

Man arrested for allegedly impersonating police officer in Santa Clara County

A traffic stop led to the arrest of a man accused of impersonating a police officer, Santa Clara County sheriff’s investigators said on Sunday.

'Googlers against Genocide' protest in Sunnyvale, employees arrested

Several dozen demonstrators, including Google employees, on Tuesday protested in front of the company’s Cloud headquarters in Sunnyvale.

South Bay youth pastor arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor, police say

Police arrest a 47-year-old man, suspected of sexually assaulting a minor. Investigators said the suspect was a youth pastor and also volunteered at after-school programs.

Recount begins for District 16 congressional race

A historic recount is underway in Silicon Valley in the race to replace Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in District 16.

Silicon Valley's highly contested District 16 recount starts this week

For the first time, two candidates are tied for second place in U.S. Congressional District 16. Now a recount of the votes will begin Monday, and it's expected to take about five days to complete.

SJPD arrest 2 for manufacturing illegal assault weapons

Two men have been accused of conspiracy to manufacture assault weapons for sale after a search of a residence and storage unit in San Jose, police said Friday.   

San Jose gaming lounge fed up with downtown crime

After three break-ins this year, owners of a San Jose e-sports and gaming lounge are fed up with crime in the downtown area.

House size of hotel room, no appliances, lists for $1.7M in Cupertino

Tiny 384 square foot home in Cupertino listed for $1.7 million. Listing agent says over potential buyers visited during open house.

This Bay Area city was named 'Swiftie capital of the U.S.'

Thanks to the efforts and enthusiasm of Taylor Swift fans in the Bay Area, one city has been named the "Swiftie capital of the U.S."

Body found on Caltrain tracks near California Avenue station

A person was found dead on Caltrain's tracks in Palo Alto on Friday morning, according to a spokesperson for the transit agency.   

Santa Clara County raises awareness about Black women dying in childbirth

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare says they wanted this event to celebrate Black motherhood but also focus on the alarming rate of Black women who are dying during childbirth. "Black women are three to four more times as likely to die in childbirth. Black women in their 20s, with promise, with hope, stand before you already exhausted," said Leilani Jones, Santa Clara Valley Healthcare.

Is San Jose one of the healthiest U.S. cities?

San Jose has made the top 25 in a nationwide healthiest city survey, but advocates say deep inequities still persist.   

Disease-transmitting mosquitoes discovered in Santa Clara County

A non-native mosquito Aedes aegypti has been discovered in Santa Clara County. This mosquito is capable of transmitting diseases from person-to-person. Vector control is asking residents to remove standing water from their yards in the East San Jose foothills where the mosquitos were discovered.

Recount in District 16 congressional race poised to happen

All was quiet at the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office on Wednesday, as staffers braced for what could be several long days.

Person of interest sought in SJSU arson investigation

San Jose State University police are searching for a person of interest in an arson investigation. 

San Jose police officer who sent racist texts asks to move case 300 miles away

Mark McNamara, the former San Jose police officer who quit the day the chief released a set of racist texts he sent to two friends, is asking a judge to move his case 300 miles away.

Popular pub and restaurant at San Jose's Santana Row to close after 20 years

A longtime woman-owned restaurant and pub in San Jose announced it is closing this month. "The harsh realities of running a restaurant after the pandemic were too great for this small female run family business to continue," the owner said.

Requests for recount in District 16 congressional race

There may be a recount in the closely watched District 16 congressional race that ended in a tie for second place.

SJ passes two ordinances banning encampments, RV parking, near schools

The San Jose city council, Tuesday, passed two ordinances to restrict homeless encampments, and RV parking, within 150 feet of schools.