San Jose Daily Brief: West SJ Shooting, School Layoffs, Shelter Health Pilot

Top story: Two dead after West San Jose shooting

Police investigated a shooting at the El Paseo de Saratoga shopping center on Tuesday that left a man and a woman dead. Investigators focused on the area near a business in the complex, and early witness accounts described a domestic-violence scenario in which the woman was shot and the man later died by suicide. Officers asked anyone who saw what happened or has video from the area to share it as the investigation continues.

Schools: Alum Rock district moves toward layoffs

In East San Jose, Alum Rock Union School District leaders approved layoffs affecting classified employees as they try to close a major budget gap. District officials tied the cuts to declining enrollment and a deficit they say is now above $8 million, with projections worsening in the following year if grant funding drops. Notices are expected to go out ahead of a mid-March deadline, and additional reductions could be discussed at upcoming board meetings.

Homeless response: Mental health services expand at shelter sites

Santa Clara County is bringing more on-site mental health support to San Jose temporary housing, including tiny home communities. The pilot adds community health workers and medical services at two locations, aiming to connect residents to treatment faster and reduce crisis calls that often end in emergency rooms. City and county leaders have framed the effort as a step toward better coordination on homelessness.

Consumer alert: AI dog-photo ‘euthanasia’ posts spark confusion

San Jose Animal Care and Services is warning residents about an online scam that uses AI-altered photos and urgent claims about dogs facing immediate euthanasia. The posts have driven a surge of calls and messages from worried animal lovers, but the city says the page is not affiliated with its shelter operations. Officials urge people to rely on verified city channels, avoid sending money, and report suspicious accounts.

What to watch next

Updates as investigators confirm identities and circumstances in the West San Jose case.
More details from the Alum Rock school board on how many positions are affected and what services could change.
Whether the county health pilot expands to additional shelter or interim housing sites.
Further guidance from Animal Care on how to spot and report fake rescue or donation appeals.

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