Police Chief Paul Joseph said the arrest of Omar Torres on Election Day came just one day after a man told police that when he was a child, he had been sexually assaulted by Torres for several years. Torres sent a letter of resignation from the City Council just before his arrest.
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Op Ed: A Yes Vote on Prop 36 Can Save Businesses
Prop 36 increases penalties for repeat offenders, and also provides an option for drug treatment instead of prison time for individuals caught with smaller amounts of illegal substances.
Legislature Promised $500M to Help Keep Tenants in Affordable Housing, but the Money’s Gone
The sudden disappearance of half a billion dollars of state money meant to help community land trusts has left some housing advocates questioning California’s commitment to preserving existing affordable housing.
Democrats Low, Liccardo Face Off in Televised Debate
The debate at the end of the first week after ballots were mailed to registered voters was combative but offered voters few real differences of opinion between the progressive Evan Low and the moderate Sam Liccardo.
Highway Patrol Won’t Recognize New Mobile Licenses on IPhones
California is the seventh U.S. state to adopt mobile driver’s licenses for iPhones, part of a growing push by businesses and governments to make digital IDs commonplace.
Polling by PAC for Sam Liccardo Shows He Has Solid Double-Digit Lead Over Evan Low
On the first survey question posed to likely 16th District voters, Liccardo leads Low 42% to 28%, according to a memo from the pollsters. The margin of error is plus or minus 4%.
Fact-checking Trump’s Attacks on California and Kamala Harris
Donald Trump didn’t attack California or Kamala Harris’s home-state record during their presidential debate. He didn’t miss his chance on a fundraising visit, blasting the state on crime, homelessness and more.
Why the California Housing Market Is So Expensive in 2024
While it’s always been more expensive to be a homeowner in California, the gap between the rest of the country has widened into a chasm.
Op Ed: Proposition 36 Is Reform We Need To Save Money and Lives
The cost of Proposition 47 is just too high.
California Lawmakers Kill Crime Bills, Keep Reparations
Legislators blocked more than 270 bills, partly due to the budget crunch, in the second round of suspense file hearings this year. The 500 bills that survived must still win final approval by Aug. 31 to reach Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
CA Offers Incentives to Build Housing for Teachers
Some California agencies are offering incentives and hosting workshops for school districts that want to build affordable housing for teachers.
Trump Campaign Targets Kamala Harris’ ‘California-ness’
The Vice President must defend her California roots and record against attacks by the Trump campaign. Voters and politicians in the swing states of Michigan and Arizona say that may not be the deciding factor.
The Power to Get San Jose Back on Track Is in Our Hands
The challenge we face now is how to make sure our voices are still being heard.
Newsom for President? Here Are His Political Assets and Liabilities
As Democrats have panicked over President Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance and looked elsewhere for a potential replacement, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is the talk of the town. But how would he fare on the national stage?
Bay Area Will Decide California’s Biggest Housing Bond Ever
A newly created regional housing finance authority for the entire San Francisco Bay Area will send a bond of up to $20 billion to the ballot. But the fate of its statewide counterpart looks bleak.
SJ Police Launch ‘Most Wanted’ Facebook and Instagram Pages
The San Jose Police Department social media pages will showcase violent crime cases displaying suspects that have been identified but outstanding.
