Diridon: San Jose mayor is meeting the homeless housing challenge
Compliments to San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan for his inciteful, humane and more affordable program for meeting the homeless challenge — a great first step. But the Santa Clara County Health Department estimates that 15% to 20% of the homeless population does not have the capacity to live alone and will not stay in...
San Jose Cops Nab Alleged ‘Byes’ Tagger After $200K Graffiti Rampage
San José police say the man behind one of the South Bay's most recognizable graffiti tags is now in custody. Last Thursday, officers arrested 21-year-old Andrew Estrada, who detectives allege is the prolific tagger known as "byes." Investigators say his signature showed up on public walls, freeway overpasses, and...
Suspect in series of San Jose vehicle arsons arrested
A man suspected of setting multiple vehicles on fire in San Jose last month was arrested, police said on Monday.
Santa Clara Driver Beaten After E‑Bike Runs Red Light, Mob Swarms Car
What began as a weekend drive in Santa Clara turned into a nightmare for one motorist, who says he was left with broken bones after a collision spiraled into a mob attack by bicyclists. The driver, identified as John Hidalgo, told reporters an e‑bike ran a red light and slammed into his car, and that dozens of riders...
San Jose Man Busted After Mom Finds Toddler Assault on Home Security Video
San José police say they arrested 23-year-old Benjamin Amlicke this week after a toddler was sexually assaulted at a home in the city late last month. According to investigators, the child’s mother went to the police after reviewing footage from a home surveillance system, triggering a rapid response from specialized...
Large police presence in Fremont neighborhood due to reported shooting
Fremont police say the department received multiple 911 calls of a shooting that occurred near Central Avenue and Joseph Street. The public is asked to avoid the area.
Driver in stolen car dies in San Jose crash; investigation underway
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A man driving a stolen car died in a crash early on Saturday morning after allegedly attempting to flee from San Jose police. A San Jose Police Department cruiser found the reported stolen Infiniti EX37 sedan traveling north on Winchester Boulevard just before 3 a.m. on Saturday, according to a...
Amazon to lay off nearly 800 workers across the Bay Area
Amazon is planning a fresh round of layoffs that will slash hundreds of corporate jobs in the Bay Area, including San Francisco, this spring.
San Jose Police Warn of Home Surveillance Burglaries
The San José Police Department is advising San José residents of a recent burglary trend. SJPD has received several reports of deceptive tactics used to case unoccupied homes. The suspects plant hidden surveillance devices, or pose as delivery service providers, or landscapers to determine when homes are unoccupied...
SJPD arrests serial arson suspect connected to ongoing car fires
(KRON) — A man suspected of starting around a dozen fires that burned 19 vehicles in San Jose last month was arrested, police announced Monday. The alleged serial arsonist was identified as 30-year-old Jose Rodriguez-Barragan. Rodriguez-Barragan, according to the San Jose Police Department, is believed to have...
