Board President Dave Cortese called for jail reforms and continued efforts to help the homeless in Wednesday's State of the County speech.
Your search for crime returned 1,311 results
Serial Con Artist Convicted of Defrauding Landlords
A San Jose woman was convicted this week of scamming more than $200,000 from people who sublet rooms to her because they thought she needed a hand up.
Body of Murder Victim Found in Santa Cruz Mountains
Homicide detectives found the body of Kyle Myrick Thursday, a 28-year-old motorcycle shop employee who went missing exactly a week ago.
The Myth of Super Bowl Sex Trafficking Obscures Real Issues
With no evidence of a Big Game-related spike, the crackdown on trafficked humans more often than not targets sex workers and consenting adults.
Mercury News Continues to Spin Darcie Green’s False Narrative
San Jose’s daily newspaper seems to have no intention of giving its readers the raw truth about state Assembly candidate Darcie Green and her husband.
Esau Herrera Joins Crowded 27th Assembly District Race
A new candidate jumped into the race to succeed Assemblywoman Nora Campos (D-San Jose), who terms out this year.
Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested on Suspicion of Drunken Driving
A sheriff’s deputy was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving Sunday after allegedly waving a gun around in a Jack In the Box drive-through.
Spouse of Assembly Candidate Darcie Green in Trouble Again
Newly available court records have unearthed more legal troubles for Darcie Green's husband, and a split has occurred in the women’s leadership organization she leads.
City Council Considers $5,000 Reward for Info Leading to Art Box Vandal(s) Arrest
To catch the vandal defacing art-adorned utility boxes, the city will offer a cash reward for information leading to the perpetrator’s arrest.
2015: A Year in Review
A year in review is rarely pretty, and 2015 was no exception. Here’s a brief list of the some of the biggest stories that made it a year to remember, and soon leave behind.
Fremont Man Indicted on Terrorism Charge
A Fremont man who allegedly tried to join a terrorist group in Syria has been indicted by a federal grand jury, prosecutors announced Thursday.
Police Union Urges San Jose to Rethink Use of Combat Vehicles
Police are pointing to the terrorist attacks in San Bernardino as proof that local law enforcement needs military tools and training.
POLL: Grade San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo’s First Year in Office
Earlier today, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo’s office posed the question: How did we do? We’ve decided to leave that question up to readers.
Suspicious Letter Prompts Evacuation of Islamic Center
Police cleared out an Islamic civil rights center Thursday in Santa Clara after a staffer opened a letter dusted with a suspicious white powder.
Supervisor Cortese Appointed to 2nd Year as Board President
Santa Clara County's Board of Supervisors has nominated Dave Cortese for a second year as board president.
San Jose Might Declare ‘Shelter Crisis’ to Protect Homeless
San Jose may open up community centers, libraries and other public buildings as cold weather shelters for thousands of homeless residents.
