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Former San Jose State Cop Fired for Excessive Force Won Job Back on Appeal
Officer Johnathon Silva won his job back on appeal, even though the CSU system's investigation found he violated department rules when he broke a suspect's ribs and collapsed his lungs.
Read the full story on KQED.
Long-ago robbery haunted San Jose man who killed relatives and himself
A relative suggested Chi Dinh Ta’s criminal past may have frustrated his effort to sponsor his family members to come to the U.S. and fueled his bloody rampage.
Read the full story on Mercury News.
Photos: San Jose celebrates July 4th with 12th ‘Rose, White and Blue’ parade
For the 12th year, San Jose celebrated Fourth of July with the annual Rose, White and Blue Parade. …
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Years of illegal firework use caught on camera by San Jose resident
Jeff Levine has been capturing illegal firework use in San Jose on his home security cameras for years. Despite the fact consumer fireworks are illegal in San Jose, he says his quiet, Roosevelt Park neighborhood is a hotbed for illegal fireworks use on and around the Fourth of July.
Read the full story on ABC Bay Area, KGO.
Fire in San Jose that spread to hillside started in detached garage
Firefighters are on scene of a structure fire in San Jose Thursday afternoon.
Read the full story on ABC Bay Area, KGO.
Minivan Crashes Into San Jose Cemetery, Damaging Headstones
Police in San Jose are investigating a crash at a cemetery Thursday morning.
Read the full story on CBS San Francisco.
San Jose's Joey Chestnut Eats 71 Weiners In Nathan's Famous July Fourth Hot Dog Contest
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut extended his reign as champion eater at the Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest Wednesday, downing a record 74 wieners and buns in 10 minutes to take home the coveted Mustard Belt for the 11th time.
Read the full story on CBS San Francisco.
San Jose police working to prevent high-tech car burglaries, sophisticated twist to smash and grabs
As technology continues to advance, criminals are doing the same. They're learning new ways to pull off old tricks. For that reason, the San Jose Police Department is warning people about high-tech car burglaries.
Read the full story on ABC Bay Area, KGO.
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