Suspected murderer extradited from Laos, taken into SJPD custody

The San Jose Police Department on Friday took custody of a man suspected of committing a murder a decade ago, and had since then been hiding in Laos.

World Cup fever hits San Jose: SJUSD hosts youth soccer clinic and match viewing

World Cup fever officially arrived in the South Bay as more than 800 students from the San José Unified School District gathered for a day of soccer drills, team building, and a live international match viewing.

Soccer fans swarm San Pedro Square for World Cup match
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The World Cup kicked off with Team Mexico winning against Team South Africa 2-0. Fans filled up the San Pedro Square in San Jose for community, connection, and of course soccer. 

San Jose soccer fans go wild for Team Mexico win

San Jose's San Pedro Square was a sea of green on Thursday, during the FIFA World Cup kickoff match as Mexico took on South Africa – the first soccer game airing on a large TV screen for anyone to see.

World Cup fans flock to watch party in San Jose
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First goal from Mexico live from KTVU. Look at the excitement of World Cup fans firsthand at the watch party between Mexico and South Africa. Fans erupted in cheers after the first goal was made. 

First day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is kicking off
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Take a look at San Pedro Square in San Jose where the city plans to air all 104 FIFA World Cup matches for free. Mexico is opening up the tournament with their first match against South Africa. 

First look inside San Francisco Bay Area Stadium ahead of FIFA World Cup

Fans arriving at the Santa Clara venue will notice a major change: the iconic Levi’s Stadium name has vanished and for the duration of the tournament it will be known as the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

California, Santa Clara County file lawsuit over planned ICE facility near Gilroy

Santa Clara County could become the home of a federal immigration detainment facility, but not if state and local authorities have a say in the matter.

San Francisco Bay Area Stadium first look ahead of FIFA World Cup
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Fans arriving at the Santa Clara venue will notice a major change before they even step through the gates: the iconic Levi’s Stadium name has vanished and for the duration of the tournament it will be known as the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

Body found at San Jose waste facility under investigation

Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered Wednesday afternoon at a waste facility in San Jose.

Vegetation fire near San Jose golf course quickly contained

A vegetation fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon near a San Jose golf course was quickly brought under control, authorities said.

Bicyclist killed in San Jose car accident

A man on a bicycle in San Jose was killed Tuesday in a car accident, police said.

Team Paraguay draws large crowd for open practice at San Jose State University

Soccer fever has officially taken over the Bay Area with World Cup play just three days away. A large crowd gathered at San Jose State University this afternoon to watch Team Paraguay during an open community practice session.  

Man dies, woman injured in shooting outside San Jose Kaiser

A man died, and a woman was critically injured in a shooting Monday morning outside a Kaiser Permanente medical facility in San Jose, authorities said.

Trailblazing Bay Area fire chief dies at 58, due to 'job related cancer'

A veteran Bay Area firefighter who made history in her fire department is being remembered for her leadership and dedication to her job and to her community.

Paraguay arrives in San Jose, sets up basecamp ahead of USA Opener

The FIFA World Cup begins this Thursday with Mexico opening the tournament against South Africa, and the Bay Area is officially taking center stage as a hub for international teams.

San Jose daycare owners sentenced in drowning deaths of 2 toddlers

A San Jose woman and her mother, who owned and operated a daycare where two toddlers drowned, were sentenced Friday for their roles in the children's deaths.