San Jose CA

The City of Gilroy announced it has hired a San Jose deputy police chief, Brandon Sanchez, as the south county city’s police chief, effective June 1. Gilroy officials said Sanchez is a second-generation law enforcement officer with more than 26 years of experience in command-level leadership, patrol, investigations, ad

After 30 years with the Campbell Union School District, Superintendent Shelly Viramontez has announced her retirement, effective June 30. The district’ trustees voted May 14 to name Campbell’s Chief Improvement Officer Whitney Holton interim superintendent when the district searches for a replacement. “Superintendent V

The 26-date North American tour will kick off on Sept. 11

La Grullensa restaurant is preparing to close its doors after more than three decades of service. The longstanding family-owned Mexican restaurant in East San Jose will serve its final meal on May 24, closing the doors the following day. The restaurant team cited that the closure is due to circumstances beyond its cont

Howling winds across Northern California had firefighters on edge over the weekend as gusts helped spark and drive a vegetation fire near Altamont Pass. Crews spent yesterday afternoon and evening chasing flames that crawled across the grassy hills east of Livermore, while utilities cut power in some high‑risk pockets

(KRON) — A child who suffered an unspecified medical emergency at a home in San Jose last week has died, KRON4 has confirmed. The San Jose Police Department initially responded last Wednesday at around 9:57 a.m. to a report of a juvenile suffering from a medical emergency. A heavy police presence was observed at the […

After 32 years of teaching with 15 of those at Saratoga High, English teacher Amy Keys is retiring in June. Keys became an integral part of the school in those years and will leave a lasting legacy of excellence in all aspects of her job. She has been the recent English department head, a beloved English 11 Honors teac

The South Bay shoreline is fishable from San Jose, but it is not a place to improvise across mudflats. NOAA’s Gold Street Bridge tide station in Alviso Slough lists a 9.28-foot great diurnal tide range, enough to turn reachable-looking water into exposed mud and channels.

Dry north and northeast winds will weaken the Bay Area’s marine influence Monday, pushing San Francisco toward 80 degrees while raising fire concerns in the hills.

For Fremont families who need fresh air without a long hike, the best bets are places with paved or level paths, picnic space, restrooms and clear parking options. These eight nearby outings are practical for strollers, scooters and relatives who prefer an easier walk.