Man sentenced to 394 years after raping, torturing elderly woman
BELMONT, Calif. - A man who held an elderly woman as his prisoner for two years throughout multiple states was sentenced to nearly 400 years in prison on Tuesday. Ian Edard Kroe was denied probation and instead sentenced to 394 years to life after being convicted of the repeated rape, torture, and imprisonment of a...
Man shot and killed in San Jose shooting
(KRON) – The San Jose Police Department is investigating the city’s 11th homicide of the year. SJPD said the department was alerted to a shooting around 10:40 p.m. on Friday. San Jose police officers responded to the 6500 block of Camden Avenue. Arriving officers found a man suffering from at least one gunshot...
Downtown San Jose mixed-use commercial building flops into default
SAN JOSE — A small commercial building at a high-profile spot on the edge of downtown San Jose has flopped into a loan default, a grim reminder of the widespread nature of the Bay Area real estate downturn. The building whose loan is in default is at 478 East...
Santa Clara County sheriff expands use of drones
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office wants to expand its use of drones to reduce deputy violence. Yet its oversight agency warns the rules for deployment are too loose, and some officials are concerned about over-policing communities of color. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward...
Dozens protest recent ICE activity, detainments in San Jose: ‘Agents of terror and intimidation’
The Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network said arrests were made inside the offices Wednesday. It's just one of multiple days of confirmed ICE activity this week in San Jose, with people detained.
Southern California nurse indicted for $2.5M hospice fraud scheme
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A nurse from Santa Clara was indicted for multi-million dollar health care fraud and identity theft in Fresno and Kern counties. A federal grand jury has indicted Jessa Zayas, a 34-year-old nurse from Santa Clarita, on charges of health care fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Giant lizard seen wandering Santa Clara County park
Santa Clara County Parks is asking for the public’s help finding an Argentine black and white tegu — a lizard that can grow to the size on an ironing board — recently seen wandering Joseph D. Grant County Park.
Pac-12 prefers 5 + 11 CFP expansion model
The Pac-12 does not have a vote in the CFP’s revamped governing structure, but the conference has a “strong preference” for the 5 + 11 model, one of two formats “under consideration for 2026 and beyond,” according to Jon Wilner of the San Jose MERCURY NEWS. Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould said the “at-large model is...
Santa Clara And San Jose Residents Join Forces To Stop Massive Housing Development
An area neighborhood group is making waves about a 17-story behemoth apartment complex on the border of San Jose and Santa Clara. The proposed development, located at 826 N. Winchester Blvd., would require a general plan amendment. It is slated to come before the San Jose City Council later this month for early...
Redwood City Pride event marred by attack; 2 teens accused of hate crime
Two teens were arrested on suspicion of assault and a hate crime following an attack at a Pride Month event in Redwood City on Wednesday.
