Santa Clara extends cooling center hours due to heat wave
The city of Santa Clara is extending hours for cooling centers on Tuesday because of a heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service for 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in interior regions of the Bay Area.
VTA employee arrested on suspicion of making criminal threat at bus yard
A Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employee was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of making a criminal threat of gun violence while other employees were at a bus yard in San Jose, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office.
Levi's Stadium to host World Cup 2026 matches
The World Cup is coming to the Bay Area in 2026 when some matches will be played in Santa Clara at Levi's Stadium.
Pellet gun drive-by shooting almost kills 15-year-old in Santa Clara
A very smart, brave, and innocent 15-year-old is recovering after a horrific experience last Friday.
Santa Clara police want to ID person of interest who may have cut electrical lines
Santa Clara Police Department released images on Tuesday of a person of interest they are looking to identify in connection to a vandalism case.
BMX riders make plea to remove PAL's control over Santa Clara racetrack
Because PAL doesn’t have an agreement with USA BMX, Santa Clara riders can’t officially qualify for competition on their home track.
Workers decry high cost of parking at upscale San Jose mall
Some minimum wage workers are outraged they are required to pay for their parking while on the job. They say the cost can approach $500 annually.
Former champion Brandi Chastain reacts to news of equal pay for men's and women's national soccer teams
In a landmark agreement with U.S. Soccer, the men's and women's national teams will receive equal pay. This comes after a years-long fight on behalf of the women's players.
Earthquake near San Jose registers 2.5
An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 2.5 was recorded near San Jose on Monday afternoon.
Kaiser employee takes own life at Santa Clara medical center
A Kaiser hospital employee in Santa Clara took their own life Wednesday at the medical center, a hospital official said.
Man exonerated after 32 years in prison freed from San Francisco jail
After spending 32 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit, Joaquin Cira will walk out of San Francisco jail a free man.
Santa Clara PAL BMX racers protest at city hall for new management
Dozens of families with Santa Clara's BMX racing community gathered to protest outside Santa Clara City Hall Tuesday evening ahead of the city council meeting to bring attention to the fact that their track is currently closed. They want the city council to allow a new management structure to open it back up.
French bulldogs stolen in Santa Clara home invasion
Armed robbers invaded a Santa Clara County apartment early Monday morning and made off with two French bulldogs.
Congressman Ro Khanna prioritizing military aid for Ukraine
Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) assured Ukraine's Consul General based in San Francisco that he's working with colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee to prioritize sending weapons and military aircraft to Ukraine.
Santa Clara University students sue school over COVID vaccination policy
Two Santa Clara University students could face the end of their academic careers at the school. This, after their refusal to adhere to university COVID vaccination requirements.
South Bay mall employees protest new parking fees
For shoppers, the first two hours at Westfield Valley Fair mall are free, then guests are charged $1 an hour. For employees, it costs $3 per day, or a fee of $40 per month.
Several streets closed in Santa Clara due to structure fire
Several streets in Santa Clara are being affected or are closed late Friday afternoon due to a structure fire in the area.
South Bay hip hop producer Traxamillion has died
Some sad news from the music world: Influential hip hop music producer Traxamillion has died at the age of 43.
Bay Area travel blogger recovers from severe brain trauma, shares survival story
Kaitlyn McCaffrey has traveled to most of the world gaining popularity for her travel blogs. But the short trip from the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center to her home in Santa Clara Thursday was perhaps her biggest.
49ers beat Falcons 31-13 for 5th win in 6 games
Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 235 yards and a TD, San Francisco ran for three more scores and the 49ers won for the fifth time in six games, beating the Atlanta Falcons 31-13.