To catch the vandal defacing art-adorned utility boxes, the city will offer a cash reward for information leading to the perpetrator’s arrest.
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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.
Lawsuit Challenges County Jails’ Use of Solitary Confinement
A new class action lawsuit brought by two inmates claims Santa Clara County’s use of solitary confinement is inhumane and unconstitutional.
Santa Clara County Reconsiders ‘Sanctuary City’ Policy
Under pressure from the feds and mounting political outrage over “Sanctuary Cities,” the county may revise its civil detainer policy.
Police Identify Gunman, Victim in San Jose Hostage Case
San Jose police have identified the gunman who held a woman hostage Monday in a standoff that left both dead and an officer wounded.
Cyberattack Targets San Jose Police Department, City Websites
A cyberattack has kept the San Jose Police Department’s website mostly offline for several days, according to city officials.
Questions Persist on Deputy Who Turned Away Murder Suspect
A deputy’s confounding decision to turn away a murder suspect placed Santa Clara County’s troubled jails in the national spotlight.
Former SJ Police Auditor to Lead Blue Ribbon Jail Commission
San Jose's retired civilian police auditor, LaDoris Cordell, will lead a task force assigned to investigate Santa Clara County's jails.
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.
