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District Attorney’s Office Creates New Unit for Homeless, Mentally Ill Defendants
Santa Clara County prosecutors will seek treatment, rehabilitation and accountability for repeat non-violent offenders.
California Assembly OKs Bill to Allow Lawsuits for Marketing Guns to Kids
A proposed California law that is part of a larger package of gun control bills would allow the attorney general to sue gun manufacturers over marketing practices.
San Jose Police Thwart Threatened Attack Plans, Arrest Suspect on Stalking Charges
Police said Bryan Velasquez was escalating his cyber stalking of former co-workers, including posting pictures of himself pointing firearms on social media [and] sending e-mails with threats littered with profanity.
Three Men from San Jose, One from Gilroy, Arrested on Federal Drug Charges
The DEA and U.S. attorney announced the arrests of Victor Nevarez, Juan Rivera Arzate and Pedro Gaona Salse, all of San Jose, and Adhemar Castaneda Becerril, of Gilroy.
Former City Inspector Sentenced to 35 Years for Bribery, Extortion and Child Molesting
William Gerry, a former San Jose city inspector, was convicted of extorting bribes and molesting children.
Retired Santa Clara County Sheriff Pens His First Novel
Former Sheriff Robert Earl Winter drew on his family history for his novel set in the Civil War.
Palo Alto Police Seek Woman Who Attempted to Steal Elderly Victim’s Wedding Ring
The female suspect got out of a car and told the elerly pedestrian that she reminded her of her mother and asked if she could give her a piece of her mother's jewelry.
California Has $97.5 Billion in Extra Cash — Here’s How Newsom Wants to Spend It
Gov. Gavin Newsom reveals his revised May budget, including his inflation relief plan and spending priorities on education, the environment.
Baby Brandon Kidnappers Tried Three Times Before Taking Infant, District Attorney Says
The two suspects in custody were charged with the additional kidnapping counts at a May 12 bail hearing.
Amid New Reports of Police Misconduct, San Jose Mayor Calls for Tough Prosecution, New Screening
A fatal drug overdose, drug use by an officer, DUI while off-duty and indecent exposure at a crime scene prompted promises of tough new oversight and training at the San Jose Police Department.
California Democrats See Abortion Rights as ‘Defining Issue’
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other California Democrats are counting on abortion rights to drive their voters to the polls. But some may still care more about crime, homelessness and inflation.
San Jose’s Deputy Police Chief Stanley McFadden is new Stockton Chief
Stockton officials cited McFadden’s 29 years experience in law enforcement and a large breadth of specialized assignments in San Jose.
Judge Rejects Sheriff Smith’s Pleas for Dismissal, as She Denies All Charges
The case against the sheriff will proceed because San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Nancy Fineman, in a ruling filed Thursday, rejected Smith’s requests that misconduct charges be dismissed.
Katherine Lucero Says She’s Committed to Overhaul of State’s Juvenile Justice System
Goal of new Office of Youth and Community Restoration is to return youth offenders to their communities, says former Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge.
Justice Department Announces Nationwide Arrests for COVID-19 Fraud, including Two Locals
Criminal charges were announced against a man and a woman in Santa Cruz County and three other Californians, as well as owners and executives of medical businesses, physicians and manufacturers of fake COVID-19 vaccination record cards with losses greater than $149 million.
