San Jose police watchdog had drunken argument ahead of retirement

San Jose's former police watchdog was allegedly set to be investigated for spouting off at a police officer while drunk at a public event, before she abruptly retired.

Owner of South Bay paintball spot says rental increase forcing its closure next month

The staff at Santa Clara Paintball typically gears up for the weekend rush of customers. However, Thursday's cleaning day foreshadows the impending closure in a few weeks.

San Jose Sports Hall of Fame inductees announced for 2023

All four inductees have been at the top of collegiate, professional, Olympic and international sports competition.

Man shot in his car by person in other vehicle: Sunnyvale police

A man is in critical condition after being shot Tuesday in Sunnyvale and the suspect remains outstanding, the Department of Public Safety said. 

San Jose to pay over $3 million for police excessive force during George Floyd protests

San Jose police declared the protest unlawful, used tear gas and fired rubber bullets towards protesters. Multiple people were hit including Michael Acosta, who had to have his eye removed after the incident.

Lyft is rolling out a new feature matching women, nonbinary drivers and riders

San Francisco-based ride-hailing company Lyft has announced it’s rolling out a new feature that helps women and nonbinary drivers to be matched with women and nonbinary riders, in a move aimed at improving safety and allowing those drivers to have more control.  

Oriental fruit fly quarantine in effect for parts of 2 Bay Area counties

California Department of Food and Agriculture has issued a quarantine for an invasive pest identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as the Oriental fruit fly for parts of Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties, officials announced Tuesday. 

Ex-Santa Clara attorney claims he was fired because he wasn't 'team friendly' toward 49ers

Brian Doyle said in a lawsuit the Santa Clara City Council majority terminated him as part of a "quid pro quo" deal to make team-friendly decisions in exchange for millions in campaign support.

Historic Gilroy restaurant closes for good

The Milias, a historic Gilroy restaurant, has closed its doors for good.

Palo Alto home burglarized 3 times in 3 years

A couple in Palo Alto says their home has been targeted by burglars three times since 2020.

3 arrested in San Jose after shooting, police chase and discarded guns

San Jose police arrested three men on attempted murder charges stemming from a shooting earlier this month, which preceded a police chase and the suspects throwing guns out the window.

Apple's big event: Consumers likely to see new iPhone, Apple Watch

Apple will hold a widely-anticipated event Tuesday, with many expecting the tech giant to unveil new devices that could soon hit the market. One of those is the iPhone 15, according to reports.

Remembering 9/11 in the Bay Area

Community members and political leaders on Monday remembered what happened on 22 years ago on Sept. 11, 2011, in somber services across the Bay Area. 

Santa Clara County sheriff endorses tasers for deputies

Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies may soon be re-armed with Tasers from a controversial vendor after a decades-long hiatus.

Palo Alto home burglarized for third time in 3 years

Police in Palo Alto say a multi-million dollar home was burglarized for the third time in three years this week.

Teachers, students feel unsafe in San Jose school district

For the first time in nearly a month, teachers and students spoke directly to leaders at the East Side Union High School District about why they don't feel safe at school. 

New housing for the homeless OK'd for VTA bus yard in San Jose

After hours of discussion and public comment on Thursday, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board voted to move forward with putting up temporary housing for the homeless.