The incident happened around 4:40 p.m. on Aug. 24 in the 1500 block of Bahama Way, according to San Jose police spokesperson Stacie Shih. The victim, a man, was walking in the area when the suspects, a man and three boys, approached him, Shih said, adding that the suspects believed the victim was a rival gang member and chased after him. One of the suspects pulled out a knife and tried to stab the victim in the neck, Shih said.
A new barbecue spot arrives in San Jose in a few days, carrying forward a local tradition with Empire Armadillo BBQ & Deli. The restaurant takes over the former Armadillo Willy's space at 878 Blossom Hill Road, with a planned opening on November 20. This marks the second outpost for the concept, following a successful launch in Sunnyvale just over two months ago.
This production stands as the longest-running holiday show in Silicon Valley, drawing families and visitors to experience a blend of classic storytelling and fresh artistic elements. Over 100 dancers from the theatre's academy join professional guests on stage, accompanied by the Cambrian Symphony under conductor Scott Krijnen, creating a vibrant display of talent right here in the heart of San Jose.
SAN JOSE - For nearly two decades, frustrations between residents of Country View Custom Estates and the city have festered. Residents of the wealthy "restrictive access" Almaden Valley enclave has long sought to install gates around their community, pointing to brazen criminals who have tormented the neighborhood with waves of home invasions, burglaries, robberies, car break-ins, hate crimes, mail and package thefts, and trespassing on their private streets. San Jose's planning department, however, has denied their requests three times - most recently last year.
Surface-level parking lots, decaying fenced-off structures and countless signs promising projects that continually face delays litter the downtown landscape. This under-utilized land makes for a great place to build housing units, where new towers can slide in among the existing surroundings and provide a boost to downtown commerce. I believe our elected officials need to better understand the issues facing the development and construction industry and work toward policies that aim to make building quicker and cheaper.
SAN JOSE - More than 100 vehicles were burglarized at four housing complexes last weekend in San Jose, and now police are asking the public to help identify the suspect. Between 10 p.m. on Nov. 8 and 1 a.m. on Nov. 9, the San Jose Police Department received 114 reports of vehicle burglaries at complexes in the 300 block of Cres Village Circle, 3400 block of Iron Point Drive, 3700 block of Casa Verde Street and 100 block of Baypointe Parkway, according to police spokesperson Stacie Shih.
San Jose could soon gain another outpost of the beloved In-N-Out Burger chain as the company explores a location at 2641 McKee Road. The burger spot has submitted a preliminary review to the city, seeking feedback on its concept before moving to formal permits. This potential addition builds on In-N-Out's existing presence in the area, offering more opportunities for locals to enjoy fresh burgers and fries.
When they first announced the SNAP shutdown, you had people coming in out of necessity trying to take groceries because they had no SNAP, trying to walk out with groceries. So you see the effect it's causing in the community now,
SAN JOSE - Police arrested a man after he allegedly rammed his pickup truck repeatedly into a food truck with multiple employees inside, authorities said. Orlando Rivero, a 27-year-old man from San Jose, was arrested Oct. 30 on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and vandalism, according to a press release from the San Jose Police Department. He was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail.
A few blocks east of downtown, on Santa Clara Street in the masterfully rebranded East Village, I stop at Writers Bench, a small art space that speaks authentically San José. A rack of spray colorful paints, a case full of stickers, a t-shirt rack and a gleaming purple low rider bicycle surround a chessboard, set up and ready to play, in the middle of the narrow storefront.
This new series, "The Hang," promises to explore the music of exciting artists and examine the music that inspired them to take it up. The first show features one of the Bay's best and most versatile saxophonists, Howard Wiley, who incorporates elements of funk and a whole lotta soul into his playing. Wiley has toured or played with a plethora of artists like Miss Lauryn Hill, Christian McBride, and Sheila E.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- The family of a man who died during a trip to San Jose is suing the hotel, alleging the hot water in the shower scalded him to death. The man was visiting in May to attend his granddaughter's graduation. It happened at Marriott's Fairfield Inn and Suites San Jose Airport, according to a lawsuit obtained by ABC7 News. The wrongful death lawsuit says 77-year-old Terril Johnson of Riverside was exposed to scalding hot water, measuring 134-136 degrees Fahrenheit.
A downtown San Jose site where a housing tower was once proposed but never built has been seized. At 27 S. First St., an empty building has been taken back through a deed in lieu of foreclosure, a procedure for a lender to take ownership of a property in a streamlined fashion. Elevated view of Tower 27, a mixed-use 24-story residential tower with 374 units and 35,300 square feet at 27 S. First St. in downtown San Jose, concept. (Merriman Anderson Architects)
The fatal collision was reported around 2:35 p.m. Saturday when, according to San Jose police, a man driving a white 2018 GMC Yukon east on Foxworthy Avenue was approaching Jarvis Avenue and tried to pass a green 2018 Subaru Forester, but instead hit the Subaru. That caused the GMC to travel into oncoming westbound traffic and crash head-on into a blue 2012 Honda CR-V.
