San Jose police arrest 22 sex-crime suspects in sweep
The San Jose Police Department arrested 22 suspects wanted for sex crimes, some dating back years.
New data shows 70% decline of students carrying guns at California schools since 2001
In the last year alone, there was a shooting on an Oakland school campus, a deadly stabbing at a Santa Rosa school, and reports of stabbings on campuses in San Francisco and San Jose. But new research says California schools have seen a dramatic drop of violence over an 18-year period.
San Jose police union hides web pages after drug smuggling scandal
The San Jose Police Officers' Association has blocked significant portions of its website from public access after its executive director was charged in connection with an international drug smuggling scheme.
San Jose hit-and-run collision leaves bicyclist with life-threatening injuries
San Jose police are at the scene of a non-fatal hit-and-run collision where a woman riding her bicycle was badly injured Monday evening.
Demand at regional food banks soars as layoffs, food prices, increase
The primary food bank which serves San Mateo and Santa Clara counties is seeing rising demand only slightly below pandemic-era highs. Higher food prices and layoffs are citied. Leaders say more support is needed from cities and the private sector.
SJ police chief statement on arrest of SJPOA exec accused of drug trafficking
San Jose Police Chief Anthony Mata released a statement Saturday on the recent arrest of Joanne Segovia, the former executive with the San Jose Police Officers Association, who is accused of distributing fentanyl.
Woman suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car in San Jose
A woman in San Jose was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries on Sunday after she was hit by a car, police said.
Police union sacks San Jose executive director accused of drug trafficking
The San Jose Police Officers' Association said it has terminated its civilian executive director following an internal investigation into federal drug charges against her.
Ex-Theranos executive headed to prison after losing appeal
Former Theranos executive Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani will be heading to prison later this month after an appeals court rejected his bid to remain free while he contests his conviction for carrying out a blood-testing hoax with his former boss and lover, Elizabeth Holmes.
Massage therapist arrested for alleged sexual assault
A San Jose massage therapist was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two of his clients, police said Thursday.
Activists want more accountability for San Jose POA after exec charged in drug probe
On Wednesday, multiple groups, including the NAACP, called on the city of San Jose to stop negotiating with the Police Officers Association and to conduct an independent investigation into Joanne Segovia’s drug charges.
Homeless woman found near San Jose creek believed to have died weeks ago
Advocates say despite efforts by the county, people are still dying on the streets of San Jose and the County is on track to have even more unhoused people die than last year.
San Jose mayor, police chief take to bike trail touting increased public safety needs
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, rides with SJPD Chief Antony Mata, touting the need for more police officers, in particular bicycle police, to help patrol public spaces such as the 32-mile Coyote Creek Trail.
SJ POA exec left court on fentanyl distribution charges in silence
Joanne Segovia, a San Jose Police union executive, accused of running a importing and distributing fentanyl, was released from jail on Friday without bail.
Legislation proposes national historical park to honor Cesar Chavez
It's Cesar Chavez Day, when we honor the civil rights leader who launched the farmworker movement. Now, legislators want to pay tribute to him in a different way; by proposing a Cesar Chavez National Historical Park. Part of it would be right in San Jose.
San Jose police union executive charged with distributing opioids
The executive director of the San Jose Police Officer's Association was charged with distributing opioids, according to federal officials.
Ex-San Jose community worker accused of sexually assaulting children
A former San Jose community worker has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting minors over several years, police said.
Alleged driver identified in deadly San Jose hit-and-run
Silvia Solorio, 27, was arrested on multiple felonies after allegedly killing a woman and injuring a child in a hit-and-run crash in San Jose.
San Jose man arrested on suspicion of stealing school equipment for deaf, blind students
San Jose police arrested a man on suspicion of stealing school equipment that aids hearing and vision-impaired students.
Driver slams SUV into San Jose restaurant
The driver of an SUV slammed into a restaurant in San Jose on Tuesday morning.