AB 3005, dubbed the Expedited Dam Safety for Silicon Valley Act, was authored by Assemblyman Robert Rivas (D-Hollister).

In a press release sent to reporters early this week, county officials declared the resolution a victory for lesbian, gay and transgender rights.

The promise by San Jose’s POA to self-police comes amid a renewed nationwide uprising against law enforcement.

A group of activists placed 17 crosses, each with the name of someone killed by San Jose cops, on the sidewalk outside Sam Liccardo’s home.

The murder suspect made his appearance today via video conference from the Monterey County Jail, where he is being held without bail.

Dr. Sharat Lin—president of the San Jose Peace and Justice Center—was jailed on what he says should have been a cite-and-release charge.

Critics accused Barbara Keegan and Linda LeZotte of racism and leaking confidential information—charges they both firmly deny.

Also in the running are fellow planning commissioner Ed Lauing, attorney Rebecca Eisenberg and incumbent Councilwoman Lydia Kou.

Silicon Valley Assemblyman Ash Kalra is part of a union-led coalition pushing California leaders to invest in the public safety net.

As a member of the elite Air Mobility Command’s 60th Security Forces Squadron, Steven Carrillo was a highly trained military cop.

Councilman Lan Diep, who represents the project area, said extending Charcot Avenue over I-880 is essential for the city’s growth.

More than a week has passed since SJPD responded to protests with alarming force. How many people were hurt in the fray is still unclear.

San Jose isn’t alone in having a police force shirk the burden of masking up. NYPD has come under fire for the same reason.

Santa Clara’s off-leash dog parks are reopening this morning in accordance with Santa Clara County’s amended public health order.

Dozens of community members phoned in to express their anger with city leaders and demand that they slash funding to SJPD.

“This was a ... heroic thing that that resident did,” Sheriff Jim Hart said about the civilian intervention that apprehended a dangerous gunman.