Fearing backlash from the public, San Jose police have opted to get rid of a heavily armored 15-ton truck, a military hand-me-down the city received from the Pentagon earlier this year.
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County Holds Forums about Cost of Living in Silicon Valley
Santa Clara County's Office of Human Relations is inviting public testimony about the cost of living in Silicon Valley.
San Jose Police Collect, But Don’t Analyze Racial Data
Back in 1999, the San Jose Police Department led the charge in collecting racial data about the people it stops and arrests. But it's been five years since the the agency has analyzed any of that information.
San Jose Airport Offers Amazing Free Flights
Changing flights is such a pain. So much so, my significant other and I contemplated curling up in a wheel well for a few hours. But who knew San Jose Mineta International Airport provided free flights?
Former SJPD Police Chief Leads on Reforming State Drug Laws
A new ballot initiative seeks to address the unduly harsh punishments tens of thousands of Californians face for nonviolent offenses. The proposal, sponsored by former San Jose Police Chief Bill Lansdowne, would reduce penalties for certain low-level drug and petty theft crimes.
San Jose Police Admit Lack of Transparency in Drone Purchase
In the face of mounting criticism about its acquisition of a drone, the San Jose Police Department admitted that the process was not conducted in a transparent fashion and the drone will not be deployed before addressing community concerns.
San Jose Observes 31st Annual ‘National Night Out’
National Night Out, the yearly crime-prevention event observed with neighborhood block parties, takes on greater meaning in San Jose, where an understaffed police force continues to grapple with rising crime.
Details Emerge on San Jose Police Department Drone
New details emerged this week regarding the San Jose Police Department's purchase of a drone, which has been described as a tool to assist the bomb squad. Privacy advocates aren't so sure.
The Future of San Jose Politics: Change or the Status Quo
The November election will either shift the body politic in San Jose toward change or provide a continuation of the status quo. With the problems facing the city, change should be in the air.
Excessive Force Lawsuit May Cost City $900K
The city will consider shelling out $900,000 to settle a lawsuit stemming from an officer-involved shooting that left an alleged gang member dead.
Critics Confront Pat Meyering About Council Compensation
Pat Meyering, the Sunnyvale city councilman who’s target of a recall effort, has repeatedly accused his colleagues of enriching themselves on the public dime. In reality, Meyering takes home the second-highest compensation of anyone on the council.
Who is the Banana Pants Bandit?
The robbery of a Sam Liccardo-for-mayor sign left people perplexed on what was more brazen—the sign stealing or the banana yellow pants?
Civil Grand Jury: Foster Care Center Still Unsafe
The intake center for children entering foster care in Santa Clara County remains unsafe, even after two years of scathing reports calling for change, according to a new audit.
County Considers Pot Club Ban
Cannabis clubs, already banned from every local jurisdiction except for some slim pickings of real estate in San Jose, may get outlawed from unincorporated Santa Clara County, too.
SJPD Officer’s Good Deed Goes ‘Beyond the Call of Duty’
San Jose police officer Huan Nguyen’s generosity has exceeded even his own expectations. The officer set up an online fundraising page, which has now raised more than $100,000 for a road rage victim's family.
Non-Violent Three-Strikers Go Free with Justice Project’s Help
Willard Birts Jr. kept in close contact with his daughter, Angela, throughout his life sentence in prison. Neither realized their close bond would one day help him gain his freedom.
