San Jose CA

Looking for something useful or fun around Cupertino? Here are a few free items your neighbors are offering this week — from classic books to craft supplies. This leftover insulation came from a frozen product delivery. It’s clean, unused, and could be handy for crafts or small home projects.

SAN JOSE — Ionna, an operator of electric vehicle charging and retail sites, bought a San Jose property on a busy street west of the city’s downtown, a deal that arrives on the heels of the company’s decision to expand in California. The company paid $2.45 million...

Yesterday, the Santa Clara Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council consider adopting a revised El Camino Real Specific Plan at a May 19 hearing. The rewrite would rezone the 3.2-mile corridor, be accompanied by a Final Environmental Impact Report and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and would allow up to 4,390 new homes along El Camino Real. Supporters say...

Tai Er, the China-born Sichuan chain best known for its sauerkraut fish, has quietly slipped into Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara, giving the mall a buzzy new draw while it operates in a soft-open phase. Grand-opening festivities are set for the week of April 20, which means shoppers will soon be able to sit down to the chain’s signature suan...

A retired California cop doing security for a news crew after being asked to work for "a few hours" on his day off was shot dead during a robbery committed by three men who are now headed to prison. The post Security guard shot dead after being asked to work for 'a few hours' on day off, killers targeted the retired cop while he...

While AP Computer Science and Digital Electronics teacher Thomas Wang went on a 12-week paternity leave in early February, his position is being filled by long-term substitute teacher Perry Constantine. According to Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District public information and engagement officer Tanya De La Cruz, the district sought...

A San Jose dog walk turned unsettling this weekend when a local owner reported finding dozens of dog treats scattered across Berryessa Creek Park that she said smelled strongly of insecticide. She told officials she also found an empty container of Milk Bones tucked behind a tree, and that the gloves she used to gather the treats absolutely reeked and gave her a headache...

The 8th Annual San José Day Festival is back, bringing five days of free, outdoor events celebrating the city's culture, creativity, and community. From art shows and tattoo flash days to bike rides, fashion, photography, and live music, the festival spreads across multiple venues in downtown San Jose and beyond.

Pizza Hub is the kind of Fremont spot that turns a “let’s just grab pizza” plan into a full-on group ritual the minute someone mentions their gigantic King Kong (24″) Afghani Pizza. 🍕🔥. Word started spreading when locals realized this family-run hub wasn’t only doing...

(KRON) — A 53-year-old San Jose man was arrested on suspicion of organized retail theft and receiving stolen property after he allegedly admitted to detectives that he was purchasing and selling stolen goods, including high-priced products from The Home Depot. The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said its High Impact team shut down the operation […]