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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Motorcyclist killed in San Jose traffic crash
The Brief The crash occurred in the area of Senter Road and Sylvandale Avenue. The collision marks San Jose's 10th fatal traffic collision and traffic death of 2025. SAN JOSE, Calif. - A motorcyclist was fatally injured in a traffic collision in San Jose on Thursday morning. The San Jose Police Department was called just after 6:45 a.m. to the area of Senter Road and Sylvandale Avenue on reports of the crash and found a silver Harley Davidson motorcycle and its rider down at the scene. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His name was withheld pending notification of his next of kin, and the SJPD identified him only as an adult man. A preliminary investigation into the crash revealed that a Chevrolet Camaro was driving east on Buckeye Drive through Senter Road into the designated right turn lane to Sylvandale Avenue when the Camaro was struck on its broadside by the motorcycle, which was traveling north on Senter Road. The driver of the Camaro remained at the scene and cooperated with an investigation into the crash. The crash marks San Jose's 10th fatal traffic collision and 10th traffic death of 2025, according to the SJPD. The Source San Jose Police Department
CBS News
18-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
San Jose mayor addresses homeless crisis, touts public safety in State of the City speech
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan lays out his vision of city in State of City address San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan lays out his vision of city in State of City address San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan lays out his vision of city in State of City address In his annual State of the City address, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan laid out his vision for the future by comparing today to the late 1990s in Silicon Valley. "There was never a better time to be a San Josean. Until today," he said. Mahan looked towards major opportunities and firsts ahead for San Jose. "In 2026, San Jose will become the first metro area in history to host both the Super Bowl and the World Cup matches in the same year," Mahan said. He touted a public safety accomplishment as well. "Over the past three years, our [SJPD] detectives have solved every single homicide in the City of San Jose," Mahan said. Mahan doubled down on his tougher stance on addressing the city's homeless crisis and ending what he called 'the era of encampments." "Over the course of this year, we will open over 1,000 new safe, dignified places that will be an immediate alternative to encampments and help people turn their lives around. This is more than any other city on the West Coast and likely the nation," he said. This comes on the heels of his recent proposal to arrest homeless people who refuse multiple offers of shelter, which has sparked a war of words between Mahan and some Santa Clara County leaders, as well as pushback from homeless advocates. "It's a really disturbing trend because we simply cannot arrest our way out of our homelessness crisis," David Low, the senior director of public policy for Destination Home, told CBS News Bay Area after the proposal was announced. During his address, Mahan said more shelter and mental health resources are needed, and that will take a regional effort. "Without the support of our state and counties for practical and scalable alternatives to the streets, our most vulnerable neighbors will continue to suffer and die on our watch," he said. Mahan also addressed the need for more affordable housing, arguing it is critical for the region's future.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
San Jose police arrest man accused of city's 9th homicide this year
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A San Jose man was arrested this week in connection to a homicide that happened on Sunday. What we know The San Jose Police Department on Thursday said Eugene Pickett, 28, was arrested on Monday. One day earlier, police said Pickett was the person behind the assault of a man in the 100 block of Tully Road. Officers responded to that location on the report of a bleeding unconscious person outside a business. Arriving officers noticed the victim had visible signs of being assaulted. The victim was taken to a hospital. At the time, his injuries were thought to be non-life-threatening. Investigators determined the victim had been robbed and beaten. Once officers determined Pickett as the suspect, they obtained a warrant for his arrest. Pickett was arrested the next day in San Jose. He was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for a number of crimes, including assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, and elder abuse. The next day, SJPD was notified the victim died from his injuries. Police said homicide detectives obtained a new arrest warrant for Pickett, which was served at the jail he was already at. This is San Jose's 9th homicide of 2025. What we don't know Officials said the motive in this homicide remains under investigation.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
New Real Time Intelligence Center helps nab suspected San Jose killer
(KRON) — A homicide victim was intentionally struck by a vehicle in San Jose in a business' parking lot along Southwest Expressway, police said. San Jose Police Department officers found the victim just after 6 a.m. Wednesday. 'Officers located an adult male victim who was not conscious nor breathing,' Sgt. Jorge Garibay wrote. An on-scene examination by a Santa Clara County coroner noted signs of trauma on the man's body that were consistent with being hit by a vehicle. Investigators said the deadly incident appeared to be an 'intentional act.'Homicide detectives worked with SJPD's new Real Time Intelligence Center, where analysts examined footage from a recently expanded network of public safety cameras in an effort to identify a suspect vehicle. Mother of two young boys identified as victim of fatal San Jose crash By leveraging the camera network and Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology, detectives identified both a suspect vehicle and a person of interest, 45-year-old Jaime Cruz Castanon of San Jose. On Wednesday evening, the vehicle and Cruz Castanon were found. The suspected killer was booked into jail on murder charges. 'The motive and circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation,' Garibay wrote. Police did not release the victim's name on Thursday. There have been 10 homicides in San Jose in 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
SJPD reports decline in Kia and Hyundai theft after recent spike
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — While Kia and Hyundai's anti-theft software upgrades have helped deter car thieves, it's still a challenge the St. Joseph Police Department is actively following. Certain Hyundai and Kia models were among the most stolen vehicles in 2021 and 2023, due to the absence of engine immobilizers, making them easy targets and fueling viral social media trends like the 'Kia Boys.' 'Most of the base models from 2011 to around 2021 for Kia and Hyundai were made without immobilizers, which means you don't need a key with a transponder to start them,' said Det. Michelle Ritter with the SJPD. 'Basically, you can tear apart the steering column and the ignition tumbler, then start the vehicle without a key or key fob and people are using all kinds of tools to do this—like needle-nose pliers or even a USB cable.' According to SJPD, YouTube videos detailing how to steal Kia vehicles began circulating in mid-2022, but it took some time before the trend reached St. Joseph. While the department wasn't able to release exact figures for vehicle thefts by year, they did share insights on a noticeable trend observed by officers: a correlation between the overall number of stolen vehicles and specific models, such as Kia's and Hyundai's. Between 2021 and 2023, the department reported a consistent number of stolen vehicles each year, with Kia and Hyundai thefts remaining relatively low. In 2023, thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles approximately doubled compared to 2021. This troubling trend continued into 2024, where, despite an overall reduction of about 20% in vehicle thefts in St. Joseph, Kia and Hyundai thefts saw a staggering increase. These thefts rose by about 500% compared to 2021, and by roughly 300% compared to the previous year. 'When we started to see that people were catching on here around was around 2023-2024 where our numbers kind of doubled but they were still rather low,' said Ritter. 'By 2024, there were about five times the amount of thefts of those two vehicles.' Despite this, SJPD reports recovering many stolen vehicles quickly, as most kids aren't stealing cars to sell or break them down for parts. Instead, they're taking them for joyrides or to commit other crimes. But usually, they don't get far, as cars are often dumped or wrecked soon after. However, vehicle thefts, including those of Kia and Hyundai models, are finally trending downward in St. Joseph, with department data showing half as many vehicles reported stolen this time, compared to last year. Kia thefts have significantly decreased, while Hyundai thefts have remained steady. 'The amount of Kia's is about a fourth of what they were last year and that's a trend we're going to keep working towards,' Ritter said. Law enforcement shared tips for residents on ways to prevent vehicle thefts, including those of Kia and Hyundai models, as well as other vehicles. 'As far as Kia and Hyundai vehicles go, I think some kids still believe they can steal those cars the way they used to,' Ritter said. 'So, if they're parked on a city street there's still a chance some people might try. However, if you've taken anti-theft measures, you shouldn't have any issues keeping your car.' 'When it comes to stolen vehicles, it often boils down to crimes of opportunity, where individuals leave their cars running or their keys in the car. It's important to avoid doing this even if you're running a quick errand,' Ritter added. The St. Joseph Police Department reminds the public that stolen vehicle reports cannot be filed online. To report a stolen vehicle, please call the non-emergency line at 816-271-4777 for assistance.
