San Jose Councilman Omar Torres' arrest stems from child sex crime allegations in 1990s, police say
The police chief and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan held a press conference Wednesday afternoon, detailing the allegations and next steps for Torres' city council seat.
Sam Liccardo wins 16th Congressional District race to represent Silicon Valley
Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo won California’s 16th Congressional District to succeed longtime Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, who retired after nearly three decades.
San Jose police, mayor speak on Councilmember Omar Torres' arrest
Embattled San Jose councilmember Omar Torres was arrested Tuesday on charges related to child sexual abuse, according to police and attorneys. San Jose police and the city's mayor spoke on the arrest Wednesday.
San Jose police address Councilman Omar Torres' arrest on child sex crime charges
Embattled San Jose councilmember Omar Torres was arrested on Tuesday, according to Torres' attorney.
San Jose man arrested for 113 retail theft incidents, police say
A single man allegedly responsible for over a hundred retail thefts in San Jose is behind bars, police shared Monday.
Congressional district candidates make last pitch to Silicon Valley voters
Silicon Valley’s District 16 is up for grabs for the first time in over three decades, making it a highly contested race.
Alum Rock district superintendent recommends closure of 7 schools
The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District in East San Jose will need to close eight schools and consolidate two to avoid bankruptcy.
Electric flying taxi testing for takeoff in Bay Area would speed up commute
An all-new type of electric aircraft could soon be flying over the Bay Area.
Flying taxi being developed in Bay Area would change future of aviation
Archer Aviation is testing its electric aircraft that takes off and lands like a helicopter but flies like a plane.
Man arrested on suspicion of recording girls in locker room
A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of secretly recording young girls in a San Jose locker room.
San Jose bicyclist hit by car 11 years ago dies from injuries
A bicyclist who was hit by a car in San Jose 11 years ago and placed into long-term care has died from his injuries, police said Thursday.
New SJ law leads to arrest of crew responsible for 22 sideshows: Police
San Jose police on Thursday announced a recently passed city law led to the arrest of a nine person crew responsible for organizing and promoting via social media 22 street sideshows since 2020. Two members of the crew remain at-large, but police officials said they're confident the pair will be caught.
Parents sue tutoring center after boy struck by car in San Jose
The family of a 7-year-old boy struck by a car after wandering away from a tutoring session in San Jose has filed a lawsuit against the education company.
Gov. Newsom endorses Evan Low as Dist. 16 congressional candidate
The race has been contentions, including a recount of primary votes.
8 suspected gang members tied to San Jose robberies, carjackings
Eight suspected gang members connected to assaults, robberies, carjackings and other crimes over the past year in San Jose were arrested this month, police said Monday.
Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
Homeless family's Día De Los Muertos altar to be torn down by Caltrans
CalTrans has plans to tear down a Dia de los Muertos altar built by an unhoused man and his son in San Jose, and the family is asking for the community's help.
California began in-person voting this weekend, 11% of voters have voted early
Early voting in California began October 7th by mail or ballot drop off and in-person early voting began October 26th.
Man shot to death in San Jose, police say
A man was found shot to death early Sunday in San Jose, police said.
Residents launch petition to recall embattled San Jose city council member Omar Torres
People in San Jose's District 3 want to recall embattled councilmember Omar Torres who has now asked for a 30-day medical leave to address his mental health. His request has not been approved.