San Jose to Clear Its Largest Homeless Camp — Again
San Jose is clearing one of its most infamous homeless camps again, in what city officials claim will be the last time. About 100 homeless people have repopulated the creek around Story Road across from Happy Hollow Park & Zoo — an area known as “ the Jungle.” The city will begin clearing the area on April 15 and is...
VTA grants may not be enough to save businesses impacted by light-rail extension
The Valley Transportation Authority announced Thursday it will provide $1 million in grants to support businesses impacted by a light-rail extension in San Jose. Businesses recently told NBC Bay Area they may have to close and blamed VTA's Eastridge to BART Regional Connector, which has called for lane and road...
Rivian opens new facility in South Bay, kicking off multi-million dollar tax deal
In a boon to the city, electric car manufacturer Rivian has opened a new facility in Milpitas. Though the facility only creates a handful of jobs, it kicks off a multi-million dollar tax deal that could help net much-needed revenue to a city facing a growing deficit. “It’s a win-win...
San Jose school district facing school closures
San Jose Unified School District is facing school closures and officials say declining enrollment is to blame.
Lumileds San Jose Facility Set to Close as Layoffs Continue
Facility shutdown brings total workforce impact to 85 employees. Manufacturing of LEDs and related components in the United States is rare. It just got rarer. In November, we reported that LED manufacturer Lumileds planned to eliminate 61 roles at its San Jose operations while transferring portions of its...
California judge revokes medical license for woman accused of drowning newborn baby
UNION CITY,, Calif. - An Alameda County judge has revoked a woman's medical license, barring her from continuing to practice physical therapy as she remains out of custody facing charges of drowning her newborn baby in a bathtub in 2009. Angela Onduto, 47, was released from jail last October after...
Dog remains found after small bridge fire in Fremont
On March 3, 2026, around 9:05 PM, Fremont Police and Fremont Fire Department responded to a small fire in the bike lane of a bridge near Niles Boulevard and Linda Drive. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, which involved burning wood. During the response, the remains of a dog were discovered in the...
Op-ed | Santa Clara DA Threatens Public to Preserve Prosecutor’s Budget in a Time...
Facing an unprecedented county deficit, Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen issued a stark warning about proposed budget cuts to his office. He said:. “Public safety costs money. Justice is expensive. Money is finite. There is less money. And so, there will be less justice. Please listen carefully: there...
Why This HIDDEN Persian Café Became a Bay Area FAVORITE in San Jose, CA
How did a modest Persian café on Stevens Creek turn into a Bay Area obsession? Step inside Yeganeh Bakery & Kafe Unik and you’ll quickly see why regulars treat it like a second home. You’re greeted by the smell of fresh, house‑baked sangak, lively brunch plates, and lattes...
Deputies Raid San Jose Homes, Seize Suspected Flea Market Loot
Two San Jose homes turned into evidence warehouses after Santa Clara County sheriff’s deputies say they uncovered a stash of stolen merchandise tied to a pair of suspected serial shoplifters. Retail investigators had been tracking the duo, who authorities allege hit Bay Area stores nearly every day and funnelled some...
