News across Santa Clara County

Suicide Prevention Resources Available
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Cowgirls Travel to Face San Jose State
LARAMIE — The Wyoming Cowgirls will play their first road matches of Mountain West action this week when they travel to California for a pair of matches against San Jose State. Wyoming and the Spartans will meet at 7 p.m. Mountain time Thursday and 2 p.m. Saturday. The Cowgirls…
Nerine A. Kaase – PENDING
Nerine Ann Kaase, 87, formerly of Los Gatos, Calif., died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at […]

A Letter to the Community From the Mayor
The federal detention facility outside of Gilroy has been a hot topic over the last several months and clearly a portion of the Gilroy community has strong concerns.
Former San Jose Middle School Teacher Indicted on Federal Sex Trafficking Charges
The former assistant principal at Sunrise Middle School, Ruben Guzman, was one of 29 suspects arrested in connection with actions by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Human Trafficking Task Force leading up to the Feb. 8 Super Bowl.
License Plate Reader Leads San Jose Detectives to Home Invasion Suspects in Texas
Two Texas men had posed as delivery workers to conduct multiple crimes in the South Bay, police said.

Appeals Court Upholds Santa Clara County’s Measure A Sales Tax Vote
The California Court of Appeal, in a ruling published Sept. 23, concluded that the county Board of Supervisors’ declaration of a fiscal emergency – used to justify the small sales tax increase – was reasonable and valid.

Newsom Signs New Laws to Rein in Immigration Agents as Trump’s Deportation Campaign Escalates
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of laws that aim to check federal agents during the Trump administration’s deportation program and improve conditions in detention centers. Several likely will be challenged in court.

Roadwork Advisory: Slurry Work on Luchessa Ave, Oct 1
Valley Water is scheduled to slurry westbound Luchessa Ave from Hyde Park Dr. to Princevalle St. and from Thomas Rd. to Greenfield Dr. on Thursday, October 1
Two Men Charged with Hate Crimes for Anti-gay Slur-filled Attack on San Jose State Campus
The unprovoked attack, in which they allegedly punched and kicked the student and a female friend who tried to help him, happened late at night on the San Jose State campus.
Former Valley Christian Coach Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography
Todd Baldwin, a former sports coach, teaching assistant, and operations manager at Valley Christian High School, faces sentencing on child pornography charges in January.

UPDATE: Water Break Repairs at Walnut Lane Fully Completed
UPDATE: September 28, 2026 , 9:25pm The City’s Utilities crew has fully restored water service, and the road is now open.