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Dream of Home Ownership in CA Yielding to Benefits of Rentals
For generations it’s been a near article of faith that homeownership beats out being a renter. In California in 2025, having a landlord has its perks.
Two More Suspects Arrested for September Jewelry Store Strong-arm Robbery
Following an investigation after the initial arrests of 13 suspects in the September strong-arm jewelry store heist, San Jose detectives obtained arrest warrants for two addtional suspects and search warrants for their residences.
San Jose Police Move on Gang Members, Arrest Five Men, Four Juveniles
When detectives located and arrested one adult male and the two 16-year-olds at a San Jose residence, they found a loaded firearm, large quantities of narcotics and two homemade improvised explosive devices.
DA’s Human Trafficking Task Force Busts $1M-a-year Brothel Network
The “Operation Family Ties” investigation began in June 2025 when a Morgan Hill police officer became suspicious of one of the defendants applying to open a massage parlor under another individual’s name.
Branham High Student Swastika Post Prompts Condemnations, Student Protest
The Bay Area Jewish Coalition reports it has received 500 reports of antisemitic incidents at K-12 schools since November 2023.
San Jose Jr. Sharks Hockey Program Pays $4.6 Million To Settle Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Settlement
Former Jr. Sharks coach Kevin Whitmer, facing an expected 25-year prison term, is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday.
Mayor Mahan Says Juvenile Court Protections Also Protect Gang Violence
The mayor’s newsletter comments came nine days after the shooting, allegedly by a 17-year-old, at Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall that wounded three people.
Police Link Possible Gang Dispute to Black Friday Shooting at Valley Fair Mall, as Search for Gunman Continues
The Westfield Valley Fair Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in California, reopened today at noon with increased police patrols and assurances that Friday’s shooting was an isolated incident.
CA Supreme Court Strikes Down Warning on Police Citizen Complaint Forms
Criminal penalties for filing false claims against police officers were enacted 30 years ago, but the state Supreme Court says the Los Angeles Police Department's warnings about this law could discourage complaints.
Independent Campaign Spending on Proposition 50 Tops $26M
As the Nov. 4 election day approaches, most of the money for and against the plan to redraw California congressional districts was spent not by the campaign organizations, but by nonprofits, political parties and a billionaire.
DA Task Force Shuts Down Ghost Gun Factory in Campbell
When investigators searched Alfred Amaya's apartment, they found loaded weapons, multiple parts that transform guns into automatic weapons, and a 3D printer busy creating weapons parts for rifles.
Newsom Acts to Block Trump’s Attempt to Grab Personal Data about Food Stamp Recipients
The governor has signed a law that will walk back data sharing meant to increase CalFresh recipients, in response to the federal government’s attempts to collect private data.
Palo Alto Man Found Guilty in Retrial of 2009 Murder of Ex-girlfriend
After a jury convicted Paul Zumot in 2011, the hookah shop owner was sentenced to 33 years to life in prison. However, a federal district court judge in 2020 granted him a new trial.
San Jose Police Arrest Suspect on Attempted Murder Charge
After arresting Michael Alvarez last week on an attempted murder charge, police located a loaded privately made firearm, ammunition, a 3-D printer used to manufacture firearms and various narcotics.
New Laws Crack Down on Hate and Antisemitism in CA schools
The bills create new accountability systems, require stronger responses to antisemitism, harassment, and discrimination, and support every student in learning in a school free from fear or prejudice.
