Couple Who Kidnapped San Jose Baby in April Face Sentencing
A man and woman who conspired to kidnap a San Jose baby boy in April were expected in court Friday for sentencing. Yesenia Ramirez and Jose Portillo pleaded no contest
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Lawmakers accuse Big Oil of years-long disinformation effort
Big Oil companies have engaged in a “long-running greenwashing campaign” while raking in “record profits at the expense of American consumers,” the Democratic-led House Oversight Committee has found after a year-long
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China suspends alcohol imports from Taiwan as tensions mount
China suspended the import of alcoholic beverages from certain Taiwanese companies, the latest to get hit amid elevated political tensions. Taiwan has asked Chinese authorities for reasons behind the decision,
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Taxi Companies and Apps Could Soon Be Required to Report All Sexual Assault Cases
Backed by the county’s district attorney’s office and law enforcement officials, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo introduced an ordinance on Thursday that would require taxi and rideshare companies to report
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Video of Man Riding on the Back of VTA Train in San Jose goes Viral
A viral video has transit authorities investigating and the South Bay community in shock. A video posted on Instagram shows a person riding on the back of a VTA train
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Alexis Gabe Family Speaks Up After Daughter’s Remains Found
Authorities in Oakley provided more details about the discovery of the remains of Alexis Gabe in Amador County more than 9 months after she was last seen. Gabe disappeared on Jan. 29
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Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith Retires as Trial Nears End
Embattled Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith announced her immediate retirement Monday, a move that comes as she awaits a verdict in her civil corruption trial. Smith, a six-term sheriff,
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San Jose Neighbors Continue Illegal Park Work, Undeterred by the City
The city of San Jose is doubling down on its message that efforts by Alviso neighbors to spruce up city land are not allowed. The neighbors have taken up working on the
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Bay Area Scientists Play Critical Role in Asteroid Deflection Mission
NASA on Monday slammed a spacecraft into an asteroid. Now, scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory will try to figure out if it did what they needed it to do.
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