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San Jose police say 43-year-old Edgard Altamirano killed his former girlfriend in the Westgate Center parking lot before turning the gun on himself; motive is under investigation and this marks the city’s fourth homicide of 2026.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced his bid for California governor, arguing he can tackle homelessness, housing affordability, and crime by applying his city-government experience to the state. He has already drawn a notable endorsement from Rep. Sam Liccardo and has built statewide visibility through TV appearances and a conservative-leaning advocacy group. The race features a crowded Democratic field including Eric Swalwell, Katie Porter, Betty Yee, Tony Thurmond, Xavier Becerra, Ian Calderon, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Tom Steyer; recent internal polling cited by the San José Spotlight shows no clear front-runner, with Porter leading around 14%, Swalwell at 11%, and Mahan around 5%, indicating a wide-open contest for the June primary.
San José Mayor Matt Mahan announced his bid for California governor, pitching himself as a pragmatic Democrat who would prioritize residents’ quality of life and fix-state problems over partisan progressive aims. He touts local gains on crime, homelessness and housing, advocates for state leadership that partners with cities, and opposes a billionaire wealth tax while criticizing Gov. Newsom’s approach. Backed early by Silicon Valley figures but facing skepticism from some Democrats, he emphasizes a “Back to Basics” platform and aims to translate his city successes into statewide reform.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat and frequent critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom, announced a late entry into California’s crowded gubernatorial race, arguing for pragmatic solutions to homelessness and drug addiction and accusing rivals of fixating on Trump rather than state issues. With strong Silicon Valley ties and a history of taking a tough stance on quality-of-life issues, Mahan enters a field that already includes prominent Democrats like Katie Porter, Eric Swalwell, Tom Steyer, Xavier Becerra and Antonio Villaraigosa, and will need to quickly raise substantial funds to compete.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is reportedly set to announce a bid for California governor, entering a crowded Democratic field that includes Porter, Swalwell, Becerra, Steyer and others; with Gov. Newsom ineligible to run, the race is wide open, and Mahan promotes a moderate, Silicon Valley–oriented approach and a record on homelessness and crime.
A San Jose carjacking suspect died after a multi-county pursuit that began with the carjacking of a green Corvette in San Jose, led to Hollister where the suspect abandoned the vehicle with a firearm, then to Santa Clara County, and included a downtown shootout with San Jose police. A San Jose Police Department sergeant was shot and transported to the hospital in stable but critical condition. CHP closed Highway 87 at Julian Street during the incident, with no reopening time announced.
Peter's Bakery in San Jose's Alum Rock neighborhood released surveillance footage of a recent assault where a man became aggressive, damaged property, and shoved a customer, prompting the community to assist police in identifying the suspect.
A shooting at a furniture store near downtown San Jose resulted in one death and three injuries, with the suspect fleeing the scene; the incident is under investigation.
Starbucks has closed four stores in San Jose and other nearby locations as part of a broader reduction in North American stores, affecting 900 employees, while Dutch Bros proposes a new drive-thru location nearby, indicating a shift in the local coffee shop landscape amid declining sales and store renovations.
Richard Tillman, brother of NFL and Army hero Pat Tillman, was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a San Jose post office and setting it on fire, amid ongoing severe mental health issues and livestreaming altered behavior on social media. The family expressed concern over his mental health struggles and difficulty in securing proper care.
Richard Tillman, brother of former NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, reportedly drove a vehicle into a San Jose post office, setting it on fire in what authorities are investigating as a potentially intentional act. He was taken into custody and is due in court, with no injuries reported.
Richard Tillman, brother of Pat Tillman, was arrested on suspicion of arson after crashing his car into a San Jose post office, causing a fire; the incident is under investigation, with unclear details about impairment or motives.
Richard Tillman, brother of NFL star Pat Tillman, was arrested after crashing his car into a San Jose post office, causing a fire; no injuries were reported, and he is being held without bail.
A suspect, believed to be Richard Tillman, was arrested after crashing a vehicle into a San Jose post office early Sunday morning, causing a fire that destroyed the building. The suspect claimed to be Pat Tillman's brother and live-streamed the event. No injuries were reported, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause and charges.
PayPal Park in San Jose will host the 2025 NWSL Championship on November 22, marking the second time in three years the final is held in California, with the league continuing its tradition of predetermined sites for the event.