At-large convicted child molesters sought by South Bay sheriff
(KRON) — Authorities in Santa Clara County are searching for two men convicted in separate cases of child molestation. San Jose residents Delphi Williams, 50, and George Albert, 51, are wanted for failing to register as sex offenders, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. Williams is described as 6...
‘Garage your Dodge’: Armed thieves target high-performance cars in Bay Area
(KRON) — Police in Santa Clara County are advising owners of high-performance vehicles to “garage your Dodge” after officers engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a car theft suspect Tuesday night. The Morgan Hill Police Department said in social media posts Wednesday that suspects across the Bay Area “have been...
Affordable housing project in San Jose lands key construction financing
SAN JOSE — An affordable housing development proposed for a San Jose site near downtown and a light rail stop has landed some construction financing needed to build the project. Known as Lupina, the development would produce 99 affordable units at 797 S. Almaden Ave., documents on file with...
Santa Clara High Seniors Catch the Ear of Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Damon J. Wright, Superintendent of the Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) since July 1, is getting what he asked for when he launched his 100-Day Listening and Learning Plan on Aug. 13, the opening day of school. The goal of Wright’s plan is to gather feedback from students,...
San José Police Receive $235,000 Grant to Improve Local Road Safety
The San José Police Department (SJPD) has received a $235,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The grant will fund traffic enforcement and education programs through September 2026. The goal is to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on San José roads by addressing dangerous driving...
A New San José Food Stall Specializes in Vietnamese Rice Cake Omelettes
Located at the intersection of Tully and King roads, the Lion Plaza shopping center is in many ways San José’s original Little Saigon — a hub for homesick Vietnamese Americans since the mid-’80s, though it’s since been eclipsed by trendier malls like Grand Century and Vietnam Town. But in the mornings, the...
Intel sells empty Santa Clara building to veteran real estate firm
SANTA CLARA — Intel has sold a Santa Clara industrial and commercial building to a veteran Bay Area real estate firm that is already seeking one or more tenants to occupy the site. DiNapoli Family LP, an affiliate whose principal executives include veteran Bay Area developer John DiNapoli, paid...
South Bay mall bets big on experiences ahead of busy 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. - As stores in malls in San Francisco and Oakland have shuttered their doors, one South Bay mall is welcoming tons of new businesses, especially ahead of next year's Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup celebrations. At Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose, business is booming. "Me...
Number of Santa Clara County homeless veterans drops
Santa Clara County’s homeless veterans population has hit a milestone: the numbers have dropped to their lowest level since tracking began 20 years ago. There are 378 veterans who are homeless, with 298 unsheltered and 80 who are sheltered, according to the point-in-time count conducted in January. That’s a 21%...
In the Heart of Silicon Valley, one City’s Homeless Population Grew by 56%
Homelessness in Mountain View, California grew at a rate significantly higher than the rest of Santa Clara County, reports Veer Oberoi in the MVHS Oracle. While Santa Clara County saw a rise of 8 percent in its unhoused population since 2023, Mountain View saw a much sharper growth of 56 percent.
