Former Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Capt. James Jensen was convicted of felony bribery and conspiracy charges, and the same jury acquitted co-defendant Harpaul Nahal, a Santa Clara attorney, of both charges.
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City of Santa Clara to Place $400M Infrastructure Bond on November Ballot
Bond proceeds would pay for street, fire station, police, parks, storm drain and historic building projects across the city.
Newsom for President? Here Are His Political Assets and Liabilities
As Democrats have panicked over President Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance and looked elsewhere for a potential replacement, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is the talk of the town. But how would he fare on the national stage?
SJ Police Launch ‘Most Wanted’ Facebook and Instagram Pages
The San Jose Police Department social media pages will showcase violent crime cases displaying suspects that have been identified but outstanding.
Former Owner of East San Jose Sushi Restaurant Gets Prison Term for Multi-million-dollar Covid-19 Fraud Scheme
David Tai Leung, of Sacramento, part-owner of Tomi Sushi and Seafood Buffet in the Eastridge Mall in San Jose, admitted in federal court that he spent $3.36 million of Covid relief business loan money on personal expenses. He had previously confessed in state court to multiple felony wage theft and tax evasion charges.
Therapist Arrested on Charges He Repeatedly Sexually Assaulted Girl in Her San Jose Home
Police identified the suspect as Alejandro Lopez Nunez, 38, of Santa Clara, a behavioral therapist with Trumpet Behavioral Health and also a part-time Instructional Aide at Forest Hill Elementary School at the time of the June 7 incident.
Family, Palo Alto Police Offer $100K Reward in Cold Case Murder
On June 10, 2001, Maria Hsiao was celebrating her 21st birthday with family and friends when she was shot in the head while standing in a crowd outside the Q Cafe, a former pool hall on Alma Street that is now Patagonia Palo Alto.
Man Survives Bizarre, Violent Attack at San Jose VTA Platform, Suspect in Custody
Police arrested Andrew Perez as the man who allegedly attacked the victim at the Children's Discovery Museum Station about 1:15pm, March 29.
Recall Effort against CA Sen. Aisha Wahab Falls Apart
May 23 was the deadline to turn in 42,802 valid signatures of voters in the district, which includes parts of Alameda and Santa Clara counties.
Legislature Considers Bill to Restrict Self-Service Checkouts
The bill adds new rules about employee supervision at stores with self-checkout and restricts self-service to customers buying 10 or fewer items.
Legislators Consider Requiring Sobriety in Homeless Housing
Two new bills in the Legislature would allow state funding to support sober housing for homeless residents, a significant departure from California’s current housing-first law.
San Jose Police Say Woman Stole $400K From Elementary School Organization
Investigators said Tayesha Knight wrote approximately 45 fraudulent checks totaling over $400,000 to herself, which she claimed were reimbursement for nonexistent services at Shallenberger Elementary School.
Supreme Court Takes Up Landmark Homelessness Case
The Supreme Court case centers on the question of whether cities can fine or arrest people for camping in public spaces. The ruling will have nationwide implications for how local leaders manage homeless encampments.
Former San Jose Youth Pastor Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Minor
Police said that the sexual assault suspect, Brett Bymaster, of San Jose, was a former youth pastor at the River Church Community and a volunteer at after school programs outside of the church.
Palo Alto Man Arrested in Child Porn Sting Where Cop Posed as 12-year-old Girl
Robert Wenzlau was arrested at his home by Palo Alto police, who were alerted last month by a sheriff's office in Georgia that a man had used a mobile app to correspond with an undercover officer posing as a 12-year-old girl.
DA Rosen Asks Court to Remove Death Penalty from 15 Murder Convictions
The Santa Clara District Attorney has asked the court to change death sentences of 15 men to life in prison, saying capital punishment in an unfair and ineffective deterrent.
