Mike Wasserman

Sheriff candidates Laurie Smith and John Hirokawa sat down for no-holds-barred interviews to make their case for the June 5 primary.

All but one of the candidates vying for county Supervisor Ken Yeager’s seat have surpassed the quarter-million dollar fundraising mark.

Santa Clara County, which plays a key role in regional disaster response, is mulling the idea of using AI to brace for future emergencies.

Ken Yeager’s impending departure from the county Board of Supervisors has created a fascinating dynamic that could shift the balance of power.

Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese will share his vision for the coming year at the State of the County address Tuesday.

Bay Area animal shelters will offer free adoptions Saturday as part of a national campaign to find stray dogs and cats a permanent home.

Santa Clara County is one of just 17 in California that offer campaign finance records in easily analyzed online forms. Here's what they show.

A new lawsuit alleges that the city of Gilroy broke the law when it approved the annexation of farmland for a planned 4000-home development.

Santa Clara County's homeless population fell by 14 percent since the last count two years ago, according to figures released Monday.

Delivering the annual State of the County address to a packed Montgomery Theater, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors President Dave Cortese called 2015 a "year of opportunity." He outlined a plan to advance affordable housing initiatives while improving public safety and public health. “Working together, we can seize on the opportunity to better our community,” Cortese said.