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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
World Cup 2026: San Jose launching massive, free 39-day soccer fan fest with 500-sq-ft screen
Downtown San Jose is preparing to transform into the ultimate soccer destination as the South Bay gears up to host the Bay Area’s largest month-long World Cup celebration.
Downtown San Jose is preparing to transform into the ultimate soccer destination as the South Bay gears up to host the Bay Area’s largest month-long World Cup celebration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man allegedly armed with knife arrested near San Jose freeway
One lane of the freeway was temporarily closed as police negotiated a surrender with the man.
One lane of the freeway was temporarily closed as police negotiated a surrender with the man.
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.
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.
Matt Mahan says he'll seek a third term as San Jose mayor in 2028
One day after conceding the California gubernatorial race, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced he will remain in office and plans to run for reelection to a third term.
One day after conceding the California gubernatorial race, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced he will remain in office and plans to run for reelection to a third term.
San Jose businesses gear up for multi-week World Cup boost
With the World Cup kicking off next week, businesses across San Jose are preparing for a massive influx of soccer fans—and they are hoping the economic benefits will stretch far beyond downtown.
With the World Cup kicking off next week, businesses across San Jose are preparing for a massive influx of soccer fans—and they are hoping the economic benefits will stretch far beyond downtown.
Rodent issues force 2 San Jose Targets to close grocery departments
KTVU reached out to Target for comment on the reported health violations, but did not hear back prior to publication.
KTVU reached out to Target for comment on the reported health violations, but did not hear back prior to publication.
San Jose approves $3.5m federal grant for World Cup security overtime
With the first World Cup match at Levi’s Stadium less than two weeks away, local law enforcement and fire departments are rapidly scaling up operations to meet the unprecedented security demands of the international tournament.
With the first World Cup match at Levi’s Stadium less than two weeks away, local law enforcement and fire departments are rapidly scaling up operations to meet the unprecedented security demands of the international tournament.
San Jose police search for suspects in fatal drive-by shooting
Police are searching for one or more suspects following a fatal weekend drive-by shooting in downtown San Jose that left one person dead and two others injured.
Police are searching for one or more suspects following a fatal weekend drive-by shooting in downtown San Jose that left one person dead and two others injured.
1 killed, 2 injured in downtown San Jose shooting; car crashes into building
The shooting was reported just before 2:20 a.m. in the area of S. First and E. Reed streets, according to the San Jose Police Department.
The shooting was reported just before 2:20 a.m. in the area of S. First and E. Reed streets, according to the San Jose Police Department.