More than 1,000 officers with San Jose’s police union will no longer have limited hours of parental leave to spend with family. City officials have expanded the existing 40 hours of paid leave for workers to 320 hours, with all of San Jose’s major unions becoming eligible as of Oct. 22 — including officers with... The post San Jose expands paid family leave to attract police, workers appeared first on San José Spotlight.

A Stanford University project is shedding light about patterns of housing discrimination in the South Bay by using the power of artificial intelligence.Genevieve Singh works in the Santa Clara County Recorder's Office. Lawmakers in 2021 mandated every county in California to cull their property records to identify and redact racially restrictive covenants."No person of African, Asiatic or Mongolian descent shall be allowed to occupy said property," stated a property deed in the Santa Clara County Recorder's Office archives. It's that kind of racist language county officials are required to identify.  "We would actually review either books or the digital reel...

California police departments are discovering that good intentions sometimes collide with real-world obstacles. Several law enforcement organizations have invested significantly in Teslas to meet the state's need for zero-emission cars. The feasibility of these electric cars for police work is currently a major concern; some departments even consider them “nearly unusable” as squad cars.

The San Jose City Council is going to correct a decadeslong freeway oversight and approve sound walls along Interstate 280 near a forgotten neighborhood. Sound wall barriers would be constructed along the I-280 corridor next to the San Jose Gardner neighborhood and elementary school. The work is expected to be approved by councilmembers Tuesday. The... The post San Jose residents want sound walls to protect neighborhood appeared first on San José Spotlight.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Neighbors in West Menlo Park are up in arms about a smoke shop that took over a vacant storefront at 3536 Alameda de las Pulgas. They called on local officials to help shut down what turned out to be an unlicensed smoke shop. A...

Students entering Tresidder Memorial Union this fall have encountered several new dining options amidst familiar favorites like Subway, Kikka Sushi and Panda Express. But their feelings towards these new restaurants are mixed, with health, affordability and a lack of student input among their top concerns. Round Table Pizza, a chain...

The first retail sale of General Aviation Modifications Inc.'s G100UL unleaded high-octane fuel will likely take place Wednesday at Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) in San Jose, California. The airport, operated by Santa Clara County, received 7,500 gallons of the supplemental type certificate (STC)-approved replacement for 100LL on Monday, and employees loaded...

(KRON) — With the election just a week away, county officials are moving into high gear and getting measures ready to take on the big night. Besides counting votes, election officials are also rolling out extra security steps to safeguard the voting process. Surveillance cameras, sheriff’s deputies and extra...

With Veteran's Day right around the corner and the holidays not far behind, Julie DeMaria wants American troops serving overseas to know they are appreciated."These boxes are going to forward deployed troops that can't easily go shopping, you can't just maybe go buy a toothbrush," Julie DeMaria, Founder of Operation: Care and Comfort said.Operation: Care and Comfort is a volunteer-run nonprofit based out of San Jose.DeMaria says they've been putting similar care packages together for service members for more than two decades.MORE: Antioch resident uses her talents and spirit of giving to support her communitySew Amazing! 'This is something simple...

Just before the team opens its second restaurant, its acclaimed chef has left.

(KRON) — The California Highway Patrol in Alameda and Santa Clara counties are seeking help finding Kenneth Harris, 51. Harris was last seen on N. San Pedro St. and W. Hedding St. on Oct. 22 at about 1:45 a.m. in San Jose, where he was believed to be on foot, according to CHP.

“It’s either that or I rent someone ELSE’S harry potter under-the-stairs cubby, and probably for significantly more.”

Enter for a chance to win a Car Pass to Christmas in the Park Drive Thru Light Show at History Park in San Jose. Event begins on November 21, 2024 and runs until January 1, 2025. This giveaway will have 10 winners!. Experience the magic of Christmas in the Park...

Halloween is such a fun holiday for most kids, but it also can be a scary and fun one for adults. The Fear Overload Scream Park has been going for days now, and it's as popular as ever. Many of the major news stations, including CBS, Fox, and ABC, have shown excerpts of this amazing show with several 5-star reviews for how scary and fun it is.

SAN JOSE, CALIF.–Many are converting the bathrooms at Silver Creek High School into temporary lounges for a quick hit at their vapes – resulting in long lines, vacant stalls and causing fire alarms to go off and disrupting classes. The smoky smell raises problems throughout the school. Smoking...

Businesses eagerly awaited children ready to trick-or-treat at the annual San Carlos Goblin Walk. Families walked up and down Laurel St., San Carlos, trick-or-treating from 44 local businesses on Friday, Oct. 25 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Therapy Stores employee Sky Vega shared that in preparation for the event,...

Two Asian-American candidates in Milpitas have become targets of hate crimes and have had their political signs defaced. Milpitas City Council candidate Bill Chuan and Councilmember Hon Lien, who is running for the mayoral seat, had their campaign banners defaced with anti-Asian language. “NO ASIANS” was spray-painted over Chuan’s banner on Barber Lane. Alongside it, “NO... The post Milpitas police investigating defaced election signs as hate crime appeared first on San José Spotlight.

San Jose–based band Forever to the Moon plays a combination of alternative and hard rock, resulting in sounds that bring one back to the screamo and post-hardcore golden years of the early millennium while remaining relevant for the modern era. Members Violet Luna, Anna Martin, Christian Lane, Ivan Peric and Junior Swartz don’t just rock but make it count. To cap off the 2024 spooky season, Forever to the Moon will grace the stage at Art Boutiki with new music, bringing fellow hometown heroes the Hellas and Nuggeat to mark the occasion.

South Bay residents and businesses are urged to be vigilant about standing water on their properties, as the invasive Aedes ageypti mosquito has been found in more locations despite eradication efforts.According to a statement Wednesday, Santa Clara County Vector Control said the mosquito, which bites during the day and can transmit diseases such as Zika, chikungunya, dengue and yellow fever, has been detected in at least five locations. Vector Control recently confirmed an infestation near Santa Teresa County Park in South San Jose, along with an expanded infestation in the city of Santa Clara.In San Jose, at least 22 of...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The city of Menlo Park hosted its first “Trunk-or-Treat” at Belle Haven Community Campus on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 29. The event, at the new community hub located at 100 Terminal Ave., drew a crowd of about 220 people. Attendees were mostly folks who walked to the event, exemplifying how it was a truly community event, according to organizers.