49ers confirm Garoppolo has torn ACL
The 49ers have confirmed Jimmy Garoppolo has a torn ACL. The 49ers feared quarterback Garoppolo suffered an ACL injury while trying to lead a comeback against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed after the game.
Man convinced stolen Glock is in the hands of middle school kids
A Santa Clara resident said his Glock handgun and ammunition were stolen during a home burglary last Thursday afternoon. He is convinced the weapon is in the hands of middle school students.
First responders testify in Verizon data throttling case
First responders appeared before a special California Assembly committee, detailing difficulties they had battling the Medocino Complex Fire due to reduced internet access. They blamed Verizon for the throttling. The recently promoted chief of the Santa Clara County testified at the informational hearing at the state capitol.
Santa Clara wins legal dispute with 49ers over stadium rent
The long-fought dispute between the San Francisco 49ers and the City of Santa Clara came to a close. An arbiter awarded the city $180M increase over the life of the Levi’s Stadium lease.
California Extreme returns to South Bay: Pinball resurgence nears peak popularity
San Francisco has never been a destination for pinball, until now. The resurgence of the game is real and like many things— what goes around comes around.
A hero in the ALS community, Dwight Clark rose awareness of disease
Most people with the neuro-degenerative disease ALS, live between two to five years from the time of their diagnosis. 49ers football legend Dwight Clark succumbed to the disease on Monday, but is seen as a hero in the community for the awareness he raised about the disease. Debora Villalon reports.
Voting guide mistake in the South Bay
It’s another twist in the competitive race for Santa Clara County Supervisor. Seven candidates are vying for the seat. One candidate said a printing mistake in the voter information guide could cost him votes. Azenith Smith reports.
City leaders' cost concerns over NCAA football tourney at Levi's Stadium
The City of Santa Clara is at odds with the 49ers over next year's college football championship game at Levi’s Stadium. The big game is nine months away but already city officials are raising concerns over how much it's going to cost. On Tuesday night, the 49ers gave them a guarantee. Azenith Smith reports.
Syrian Americans, refugees want voices heard with possibility of missile strikes
As tensions rise between the U.S. and Russia over Syria, many Syrian Americans and refugees say they want their voices heard, especially with the possibility of a missile strike.
Legal expert: YouTube shooter shouldn't have been stopped after police questioning
While investigators continue piecing together clues behind Tuesday’s shooting at YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, Calif., there are on-going questions over pitting the needs of law enforcement against the rights of everyday citizens. Jesse Gary reports.
Crews race to prepare for Bay Area storm
Government agencies throughout the Bay Area are doing their part to get ready for heavy rains expected Friday and Saturday, brought to the California coast by a phenomenon known as an "atmospheric river." Tom Vacar reports.
Professor: No one immune from gun violence, not even tech workers
Tuesday’s shooting at YouTube is sending shock waves through the tech community as well as an outpouring of support. Google owns YouTube. Google’s CEO calls the shooting a horrific act of violence. Google and YouTube are vowing to work with their employees to heal from this tragedy.
Woman arrested for immigration services scam
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's office has arrested a woman, they say was running an immigration services scam. They believe she was taking money for help with visas, DACA filings, and other services that she was not actually providing.
First flu-related death of season reported in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County officials say they've recorded the first death due to this winter's flu strain.
Persky opponents say petition close to having enough signatures for recall
Santa Clara County Judge Aaron Persky's opponents say they're close to collecting enough signatures to put his removal from the bench on the ballot next June.
49ers & police unions united on gun safety
The San Francisco 49ers and several police unions from across the country are joining forces in the name of gun safety. Their collective stance aims to accelerate the passage of gun control legislation and informing the public.
Coldplay plays past 10 p.m. curfew at Santa Clara Levi's Stadium
Coldplay returned to Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium Wednesday night to perform a concert, but went past the 10 p.m. curfew imposed to appease area residents. But the 49ers organization says they're losing a lot of money and that artists are backing out of shows because of the early curfew.
Former Santa Clara Probation Dept. employee charged with sexual misconduct with teens
A former Santa Clara Probation Department employee, 36-year-old Tricia Caparra, was arrested for sexual misconduct that involved two juveniles who were previously in the care of the Santa Clara Probation Department.
Woman gets $6.7M settlement from City of Santa Clara after scuffle with police
A San Jose woman is receiving $6.7 million from the City of Santa Clara after she broke her ankle last year trying to prevent police from entering her home without a warrant. The attorney for Danielle Harmon Burfine claims his client now has a permanent nerve condition and may never work again.
City Council debates Levi's Stadium concert curfew
At Wednesday's Santa Clara City Council meeting, there was a heated debate over extending the city's curfew for weeknight concerts at Levi's Stadium.