San Jose's retired civilian police auditor, LaDoris Cordell, will lead a task force assigned to investigate Santa Clara County's jails.
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New Book Shares Stories of Transgender Women Serving Time in Men’s Prisons
In her latest project, journalist Kristin Schreier Lyseggen offers a rare glimpse of the trauma inflicted upon trans women behind bars.
San Jose to Revise Campaign Laws Ahead of 2016 Elections
San Jose is expected to nix a voluntary spending cap and change several other local election laws to match state requirements.
Accused San Jose Cat Killer Arraigned, Police Ask for Tips
San Jose police caught a suspected cat killer but need the public's help in identifying more victims.
Don Edwards’ Indelible Legacy
Don Edwards, who died last week at the age of 100, held a special place in the political prism of Silicon Valley.
City Audit: San Jose Should Invest More in Police Hiring
As departures continue to outpace new hires, a new audit directs the SJPD to expand its recruiting unit and broaden the pool of applicants.
DA Confirms Investigation into Water District Deal with RMC
The District Attorney’s office confirmed Friday it has launched an investigation into conflicts of interest and allegations of fraudulent billing involving the Santa Clara Valley Water District and consultant RMC Water and Environment.
Councilman Khamis’ Housing Proposal on Arrests, Evictions Called a ‘Police State’ Overreach
San Jose is considering an ordinance that would make it easier for landlords to evict tenants if they’re arrested but never charged with a crime.
Man Dies at Santa Clara County’s Main Jail; 3rd Death Since August
A month after an inmate’s fatal beating at Santa Clara County’s Main Jail, another inmate has been found dead.
New Law Allows Curfew on Communications Hill
The late-night drinking, drugging and open-air gym sessions at Communications Hill may soon come to an end.
Police Shoot Allegedly Suicidal Man During Welfare Check
Police shot and wounded a man who allegedly tried to break into a cop car and pilfer a racked shotgun last week.
San Jose Seeks Greater Local Control over Sober Living Homes
Concerned about their impact on neighborhoods, San Jose aims to lobby for more local control over where to allow the sober living homes.
What We Know about San Jose’s Next Police Chief, Eddie Garcia
We reviewed approximately 400 emails sent and received by assistant police chief Eddie Garcia, who’s set to take over the department in January. Here’s what we learned.
Fan Beaten at Levi’s Stadium after 49ers Game Monday Night
In what’s becoming a disturbing annual tradition at Levi’s Stadium, another sports fan was severely beaten at a San Francisco 49ers season opener.
Correctional Officers Formally Charged with Murder, Assault
Three correctional officers arrested last week on suspicion of beating to death an inmate have been officially charged with murder.
3 Correctional Officers Accused of Murder after Inmate’s Death
Three Santa Clara County jail guards have been accused of homicide in connection to an inmate’s death last week.
