VTA can now ban troublemakers from riding for up to 90 days
After multiple high-profile attacks on drivers and passengers, VTA says it’s implementing changes so that people can feel more safe while using public transit.
San Jose reconsiders blight mitigation, report due in the fall
For some South Bay residents, Downtown San Jose’s gritty pockets have become a sign something has to change with how the city deals with the nagging problem of blighted properties.
SJ considers new ways to deal with blight
San Jose city officials, Monday, confirmed the city manager will hold a study session in the Fall to look at new ways to tackle the ongoing problem of blighted properties.
For third time, California store sells winning lottery scratchers ticket with huge jackpot
Scratchers-mania: A California store extended its streak of making millionaires with winning scratchers. And a San Jose café sold a scratchers worth $2 million.
San Jose revitalizing downtown with pop-up shops
San Jose is welcoming several new businesses downtown on a temporary basis.
BART service restored after daylong computer problem
BART shut down a large section of its Berryessa-North San Jose bound line due to a computer network issue on Thursday.
Driver charged with murder of San Jose officer; partner released from hospital
The Santa Clara County District Attorney this week charged a driver with the death of a San Jose community service officer, while his partner was released from the hospital after the weekend tragedy.
Sean M. Walsh: Santa Clara foundation holds 10th K-9 fundraiser to honor fallen soldier
A foundation created to honor the memory of a fallen soldier will have its 10th annual fundraiser for K-9s this weekend.
California lawmaker pushes bypassing permits to tackle homelessness
Leaders across the state of California are showing support for a bill meant to enhance building interim housing.
Puerto Rican artist Young Miko sees sold-out crowd in San Jose
Latin trap and reggaeton artist Young Miko captivated fans during her Bay Area tour stop.
11-year-old San Jose boy killed while riding scooter
A 12-year-old boy was killed while riding his scooter in San Jose late Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Boy on scooter killed by driver in San Jose crash
Police in San Jose are at the scene of a fatal crash where the driver of a vehicle killed a boy on a scooter, officials say.
Santana Row is charging for parking
It will now cost you a few bucks to spend the day at a San Jose mall; starting on Tuesday, parking garages at Santana Row will begin to charge.
San Jose police release new details in on-duty death of Community Service Officer
San Jose Police on Monday provided new details about a suspected drunk driving accident that killed a beloved Community Service Officer. The officer – called a CSO -- was providing traffic control for an unrelated accident when he was hit and killed Saturday night. A second CSO was also seriously injured.
Friend remembers member of San Jose 'police family' killed on the job
The flags are at half-staff outside San Jose police headquarters as officers pay tribute to their fallen brother in blue.
SJPD community service officer killed while on duty
The San Jose Police Department is in mourning after a community service officer was killed and another severely injured after a suspected DUI driver crashed into them while they were on traffic control.
Fire destroys home, knocks out power, and injures juvenile in San Jose
Firefighters are battling a fire at a residential building in San Jose, according to officials.
SJ flea market vendors look for early signals of new location
Vendors and their allies are pushing San Jose city leaders to finalize plans for a new site for the Berryessa Flea Market. They said on Wednesday that waiting to the last minute could cause an economic catastrophe for the 450 microbusinesses which rely on the four-day a week flea market.
San Jose woman sentenced for importing infested fruit
A woman from San Jose was sentenced this week to three months in jail for illegally importing infested fruit from Vietnam.
Swim coach accused of sending 'sexually explicit content' to minor
A South Bay swim coach was arrested after he allegedly sent a minor he taught sexually explicit content on multiple occasions, officials said Friday.