The San Jose Police Department dispatch logs for May 8-9 include an attack on a security guard, an armed robbery at a store and an apparent Craigslist exchange gone wrong.
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Predictions for the San Jose Mayor’s Race
The so-far civil race for mayor of San Jose will come to an abrupt end on June 3. Things are different in a two-person standoff. When the electorate has to choose between two candidates, the calculus changes and attack ads begin to appear. So who will make the runoff? Here are some predictions.
Police Blotter: May 1-7, 2014
The San Jose Police Department dispatch logs for May 1-7 include door-breaking burglars, masked bandits and gang busts.
County Talks Code Enforcement, Lobotomies, Saving Water
Supervisors found that Code Enforcement cases are woefully backlogged and databases are out of date.
Election Puts Judge Diane Ritchie under the Microscope
Judge Diane Ritchie scored a shocking victory in 2008 when she won a seat on the Santa Clara County bench, but now she's running for re-election and has no shortage of critics.
Mayor’s Race Moves to Education at Upcoming Forum
This Saturday at 10am the county Board of Education will co-sponsor a mayoral forum on public education. When you examine the list of critical issues San Jose's next mayor will have to confront—public safety, transportation, affordable housing, libraries, etc.—nearly all relate to our children's education.
Police Blotter: April 22-30, 2014
The San Jose Police Department blotter for April 22-30 includes a pistol-whipping on Oakland Road, a kidnapping at gunpoint and a meth bust in downtown.
‘Superheroes’ in No Short Supply During Election Season
"Me," "myself" and "I" are the most over-used words in a political campaign. As we hear the endless platitudes, rhetoric and personal pronouns assaulting our senses, one is left with the perception that only narcissists run for public office.
Council Should Stay Out of Police Personnel Matters, Memos Say
After an audit called for firing police who lie to investigators, some city leaders have come out opposing the recommendation.
James Boys Ranch Undergoing $27 Million Expansion
A 50-year-old troubled-youth ranch is getting a $27 million upgrade, about half funded by a state grant and the rest by Santa Clara County.
Police Blotter: April 15-20, 2014
The San Jose Police Department blotter for April 15- 20 includes several stabbings, gang sweeps and someone who allegedly pretended to have a gun to scare some people into handing over their belongings.
Sex, Lies and Police Benefits
A recent report from Independent Police Auditor LaDoris Cordell highlighted two incidents involving San Jose police officers having sex on the job. But Cordell was far less critical of the salacious activity and more concerned with the fact that officers lied to investigators about it.
Police Blotter: April 14-15, 2014
The San Jose Police Department blotter for April 14-15 includes carjackings, a shooting and several robberies.
Audit Finds 2 San Jose Police Officers Had Sex on Duty, Lied about It and Still Kept Their Jobs
Two San Jose cops had sex while on duty, lied about it and still kept their jobs, according to an audit out this week.
Death Penalty Debate: End Executions or Expedite Process?
A proposed ballot initiative—endorsed by former governors George Deukmejian, Pete Wilson and Gray Davis—would resume and expedite executions for the 700-plus people living on California’s death row. But would voters be on board?
Police Blotter: April 10-13, 2014
The San Jose Police Department blotter for April 10-13 includes a road-raging assailant, a mystery shooter and a home invasion that ended with several arrests.
