VTA strike threatens commute for thousands
Around 100,000 riders will be impacted each and every day by the strike, which will suspend bus and light rail services for the foreseeable future.
San Jose sideshow: car 'fully engulfed' in flames, police say
Multiple sideshows occurred in San Jose on Saturday night, resulting in over a dozen impounded cars and an arrest. During the chaos, one car in a sideshows was fully engulfed by a fire, police said.
VTA workers to strike Monday after negotiations stall
Union members employed by the Valley Transportation Authority confirmed they will go on strike on Monday after negotiations with the transit agency stalled.
San Jose teaching assistant charge for possessing child sexual abuse materials
A teaching assistant at a San Jose school was charged with one felony count of possession of child sexual abuse material after another staff member found a flash drive containing inappropriate pictures of children, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said.
3 minors arrested over 'crime spree' in San Jose
Three minors behind several car thefts, reckless driving, a burglary, and a strong-armed robbery in San Jose are now in custody, police shared Thursday.
VTA drivers set to strike: All bus, light rail service expected to shut down Monday
VTA drivers and light rail operators plan to go on strike on Monday. VTA said it expects all service could be suspended efftective at 12:01am on Monday morning.
VTA plans for no service starting Monday due to labor strike announcement
Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority plans to have no service starting Monday, because of a labor union strike, the agency announced Thursday evening.
City of San Jose sues owners of blighted downtown properties
The commercial parcel on East Santa Clara Street has been unoccupied for the last two decades.
Unhoused San Jose residents could face citations, arrest for refusing shelter under mayor's proposal
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan will introduce a proposal which will allow for citations, and possible jail time, for unhoused residents who refuse offers of shelter at least 3 times over an 18 month period.
San Jose Giants staying put until 2050 in deal that includes stadium upgrades
Minor league baseball will remain in San Jose for the next 25 years under a new agreement.
SJPD arrests Richmond man for alleged human trafficking of a child
The San Jose Police Department first launched an investigation into the 22-year-old in November
San Jose opens city's largest safe parking site
The site has space for 86 RVs and about 100 people in total.
Driver loses control in fatal solo-vehicle crash on northbound 101 in San Jose
A deadly solo-vehicle crash shut down three lanes of northbound 101 in San Jose on Monday evening. This is just south of Tully Road.
Former San Jose nonprofit leader sues another for defamation
The suit alleges one of the nonprofit leaders is lying about an argument turning into a physical altercation.
3 more traffic deaths reported in San Jose
Three more traffic deaths have been reported in San Jose, police announced on Monday: Two were drivers and one was a pedestrian.
Bay Area Panthers hold open tryouts for 2025 season
From the outdoor football field at San Jose City College, athletes are hoping to impress coaches for a spot on an indoor football team.
3 arrested for following woman from home then robbing her
Police in San Jose have arrested three men suspected of robbing a woman at gunpoint after following her home from work last month.
San Jose's next pedestrian mall will be social hub for the LGBTQ+ community
Post Street is poised to become one of San Jose’s most vibrant scenes.
San Jose teen stabbed to death by alleged gang members for wearing red, court docs reveal
Court documents obtained Wednesday detail the moments leading up to the stabbing of the 15-year-old, and the possible motive for the killing.
Family mourns 86-year-old killed in San Jose traffic crash, city council adopts updated safety plan
San Jose had its deadliest year of traffic deaths in 2022 with 65 people killed. In 2023 and 2024, at least 48 people died in traffic crashes.