Investigation by Santa Clara County's cold case unit and Mountain View police led to the July 9 arrest of John Kevin Woodward at JFK airport in New York City for the strangulation murder of Laurie Houts 30 years ago. Woodward will stand trial for a third time in the case.
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San Jose Police Arrest Four Suspects for Multiple Home Invasion Robberies
An elderly couple on North Capitol Avenue told officers that five to six men had entered their home, bound them with belts, brandished a handgun and violently assaulted them and stealng property and the family car.
San Jose Carjacking Ends in Crash, Arrests of Suspects in Previous Armed Robberies
Three of the teen suspects were on “active searchable probation” and one was wearing a court-ordered ankle monitor at the time of the arrests.
After Roe: What Happens to Abortion in California?
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Roe decision, here are key takeaways of what to expect for abortion in California. They include the politics, more legislation, a possible influx of out-of-state patients and changes for health care providers.
Owner of Martial Arts Studio Accused of Raping San Jose Elementary Student
Ernest Ramirez, 54, of San Jose, was arrested June 9 and charged with raping an elementary school student who had attended an after-school martial arts program between August 2020 and June 2021.
Extremists Threaten Violence at LGTBQ Children’s Story Hour at East Bay Library
Men made homophobic and transphobic remarks against a member of the LGTBQ+ community who was hosting the June 11 event at the San Lorenzo Library.
Best Background Check Services In 2022 For Quick and Accurate Reports
Are you about to make a life-changing decision? Checking a person's background is crucial for making the correct determination. It's the only way to know that the person you're about to trust in your personal or professional life is who they claim to be.
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.
