Auction set for beloved San Jose teacher's sneaker collection to raise money for scholarship
Virginia Wright, aka SP Gina, was known for her devotion to her students and her love of sneakers. When she died suddenly last year, her family knew they wanted to honor her memory. Now in partnership with retailer Shoe Palace, they are having an auction of her incredible shoe collection. They hope to raise money for a scholarship in her name.
Cisco Systems to lay off more than 4,000 workers in latest sign of tighter times in tech
Internet networking pioneer Cisco Systems is jettisoning more than 4,000 employees, joining the parade of technology companies in a trend that has helped boost their profits and stock prices while providing a sobering reminder of the job insecurity hanging over an industry increasingly embracing artificial intelligence.
Raging Waters in San Jose is hoping to come back and make a splash this summer
After months of proposals and interviews, San José’s Raging Waters waterpark looks to reopen under new management this summer, according to two councilmembers.
Man stabbed and killed near San Jose homeless encampment
The incident happened directly across from the area cleared of homeless encampments in 2022, after the San Jose Mineta International Airport declared it unsafe for people to live there.
San Jose businesses to get free surveillance cameras to combat crime
San Jose’s mayor and a police captain on Wednesday carried new equipment into an Edenvale neighborhood restaurant.
11-year-old boy missing after leaving VTA bus found in San Jose
Manuel “Angel" Gonzalez was last seen on Tuesday about 4 p.m. near Santa Clara and 1st streets exiting a VTA bus.
Black History Month: Marc J. Spears goes from San Jose State to NBA Hall of Fame sports writer
After a brief stint on the San Jose State basketball team in the early 90s, Marc J. Spears turned his passion for basketball and writing into an award-winning journalism career spanning nearly 30 years.
More cases dismissed involving former SJPD officer caught in racist, homophobic texting scandal
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has dismissed more cases that involved a former San Jose police officer involved in a racist and homophobic text message scandal.
Gov. Newsom will send funding to San Jose, not premade tiny homes as promised
San Jose officials will need to scour the upcoming budget to find additional funding for 200 tiny homes slated to be put on the VTA North San Jose site, this after Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will send money, but not pre-constructed units to multiple cities around the state.
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office investigating non-fatal shooting
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office is investigating a non-fatal shooting in an unincorporated area of San Jose on Monday.
Controversial push to preserve Bay Area art deco movie theaters
In several Bay Area communities, housing advocates are pushing to preserve art deco movie theaters.
Pedestrian dies in San Jose car accident: Police
A fatal traffic collision has occurred in San Jose, causing lane closures, police say.
San Jose engineer accused of stealing missile technology trade secrets
Prosecutors allege Chenguang Gong, 57, transferred more than 3,600 files to his own personal storage devices from the Los Angeles-based research and development company he worked for.
San Jose police arrest pair in connection with 70 retail thefts
San Jose police on Wednesday announced that they have arrested two men in connection with 70 retail thefts totaling $75,000.
San Jose donut shop owner arrested for selling 'pink' cocaine
This pink drug is a mixture of multiple narcotics and police and health officials want to raise awareness because it can be deadly.
Puppy Bowl's goal is raising awareness about pet adoption
The Puppy Bowl also airs on Sunday, with the ultimate goal of raising awareness about pet adoption.
Supes consider lawsuit after fentanyl death of Baby Phoenix
Santa Clara County supervisors may consider a lawsuit to force the release of a report about the county's child welfare agency.
Bay Area cleans up after storm topples trees, causes widespread outages
San Francisco, like most of the Bay Area, is drying out and surveying the damage after this past weekend's windy storm caused a lot of problems.
Driver flees after crash that kills passenger in East San Jose
A man driving a BMW fled after a crash that killed his passenger over the weekend in East San Jose, police said.
San Jose police arrest homicide suspect who allegedly tried to run
San Jose police on Monday announced they arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with a homicide late last year.