Pet adoption pop-up launched, plans to address problems at animal shelter
One day after a scathing audit highlighted inhumane conditions at San Jose's city-run animal shelter, city officials are talking about their plans to address the problems. They say this is the time for accountability and for innovation.
SJ business owners decry economic impact of VTA expansion
Several east San Jose business owners complained, on Wednesday, that VTA's expansion of the Alum Rock light rail line to Eastridge Mall is causing traffic disruptions and closures that are hurting their bottom lines.
Scathing audit reveals 'inhumane' conditions at San Jose animal shelter
The city issued a scathing report about San Jose's animal shelter, saying the conditions there are “inhumane."
Santa Clara County allocates $5 million, prepares for Trump immigration policies
More than 40% of Santa Clara County residents were born outside the United States.
8,500 feet of floodwalls nearly complete in San Jose
Valley Water is nearing completion on the first phase of a massive floodwall project to protect residents and homes for future flood events.
13 Alum Rock schools in San Jose closing, consolidating
Six Alum Rock Unified schools in East San Jose will close and as many as six others will be consolidated or redesigned.
San Jose special education teacher recovering after being wounded in gang-related shooting
A week after the shooting, Santa Cruz Police say they arrested 20-year-old Esdras Plascencia and a 16-year-old juvenile in connection with the shooting.
At least 4 Bay Area school districts meeting over massive budget shortfalls
On Monday night, Hayward Unified, Fremont Unified, Alum Rock Unified in San Jose and Oakland Unified are all holding meetings to discuss what to do over their budget shortfalls.
Minor among trio arrested in San Jose's 26th homicide of the year
A minor was among three suspects arrested in connection with a deadly shooting last month in San Jose, police said.
Suspect in deadly shooting at San Jose homeless camp arrested
After more than six months, San Jose police have arrested the suspect in the city's 13th homicide of 2024, which occurred in a homeless camp, authorities said.
SJSU can play in volleyball tournament with transgender player, appeals court rules
A federal court upheld a ruling that allows a San Jose State women's volleyball team member to play in Wednesday's Mountain West Conference tournament after teammates said she shouldn't be able to play because she is transgender.
San Jose hosts 'largest Christmas light maze in the country'
Organizers of “Enchant Christmas” say they have created the largest holiday light maze in the country with 80,000 square feet of light sculptures.
Boxing instructor charged with sex crimes against 3 women
The manager of a downtown San Jose boxing gym has been charged with groping two women and trying to extort a third for nude photos.
Storm delays travel at Bay Area airports, highways for Thanksgiving week getaway
Big storm creates delays at Bay Area airport, highways.
Grieving South Bay father wants justice after bullied teen took his own life
The family of a South Bay teen who died by suicide earlier this month after being bullied by classmates held a funeral service for the 14-year-old on Wednesday with the help of the community.
Controversy over transgender player overshadowed season from San Jose State women's volleyball
Last week, a class action lawsuit was filed against San Jose State and the NCAA calling for transgender women to be ineligible to play women’s college sports.
San Jose City Council approves special election to fill Omar Torres' seat
The San Jose City Council took action Tuesday to fill a seat left vacant by the departure of disgraced District 3 Councilman Omar Torres.
Pedestrian killed in San Jose hit-and-run collision
A pedestrian died Monday in San Jose after being struck in a hit-and-run collision, according to police.
San Jose police shoot suspect they say threatened officers with knife
Officers were called out on Sunday about 7:45 p.m. to the area near S. First and Sutter streets to help out with a "family disturbance involving a weapon."
How much you need to make to afford a single-family home in most US cities
Housing costs rose to record numbers in 2024.