San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan didn’t get the immediate boost his campaign had hoped for in Rep. Eric Swallwell’s withdrawal as a candidate and a member of Congress, but the mayor did qualify for the stage at a critical statewide debate April 22.
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Trump’s Endorsement of Hilton Could Make Room for a Democrat on Nov. Ballot
President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News commentator, over Chad Bianco, the Riverside County sheriff, reducing the likelihood of a 1-2 GOP outcome in California's June 2 gubernatorial primary.
Jury Finds ‘Party Mom’ Guilty of 16 Felonies, 31 Misdemeanors for Hosting Teen Drinking Parties in Los Gatos
Shannon O’Connor was found guilty of hosting alcohol-fueled parties for teenagers—mostly 14 and 15-year-olds—during the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic, where she supplied vodka and whiskey and encouraged sexual acts.
Two Dead in Shooting at West San Jose Shopping Center
The shooting was reported at 11:38am at El Paseo de Saratoga, just north of Campbell, which includes REI and Petco stores and an AMC movie theater.
DA’s Super Bowl Task Force Nabs 29 for Human Trafficking
The special regional anti-human trafficking operation spanned 11 Bay Area counties and involved 67 law enforcement agencies.
California Back to Basics Aired This Pro-Mahan Super Bowl Ad
Mahan delivered his State of the City address outside San Pedro Square Market on Saturday morning and touched on homelessness, crime reduction, streamlined housing approvals and energy affordability.
Mayor Matt Mahan Expected to Announce Governor Run Thursday
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan confirms reports he is considering joining the California governor's race. The June primary is just over four months away.
ICE Doubles Down on Planned ‘Enforcement Actions’ at the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium
The Department of Homeland Security said ICE and Border Patrol have no plans to steer clear of the Super Bowl, despite the tension and unrest after the two fatal shootings in Minnesota.
South Valley Carjacker Shot at Cops before He Was Killed, Police Say
Mohamed Husien of Davis shot at officers in Hollister and San Jose before he was mortally wounded by police gunfire.
How Roger Ver, Silicon Valley Ex-Pat and ‘Bitcoin Jesus,’ Avoided Prison on Tax Charges
Thanks to one of the “Friends of Trump,” federal tax evasion charges against the bitcoin investor and entrepreneur were dismissed after he paid $49.9 million in back taxes.
CA Orders Elon Musk’s AI Firm to Immediately Stop Sharing Sexual Deepfakes
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is investigating the spread of AI-generated explicit imagery on Elon Musk's X social media platform, saying it is violating state law to create and distribute nonconsensual sexual AI images.
Newsom Claims Success in Battling Growth of Organized Retail Thefts
In 2025, state officials recovered more than 270,000 stolen goods worth nearly $17 million, according to new report from the Gov. Gavin Newsom.
DNA Leads San Jose Cold Case Detectives to Suspect in 28-year-old Homicide
DNA evidence from East San Jose house where 84-year-old Alice Sharitz was murdered in 1997 led to the December arrest of 74-year-old Joe Contreras in Oregon.
Nine Salinas Norteño Gang Members Charged with Role in Murders, Drug Trafficking, Racketeering
Salinas Acosta Plaza Norteño gang members were arraigned Jan. 6 on wide-ranging felony charges from years of vicious gang activities in Monterey County.
Bans on Cat Declawing and Book Censorship Among California’s 2026 Laws
New laws in the state also include gender-neutral bathrooms, employee tips and school cell phone restrictions.
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.
