County Supervisor Cindy Chavez–-financially backed by the police union in her mayoral campaign–repeated the union's warnings of doom through robocalls, text messages and social media. All of this would be very alarming, of course, if it were true. It's not true.
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Decision Day: Which Bills Did California Lawmakers Kill?
State legislators last week killed dozens of bills, including some controversial proposals on health care costs, social media regulation, pay transparency, climate change and much, more more.
Buckle Up for a Busy Month for State Lawmakers in Sacramento
Abortion, guns, Covid, housing, nursing homes, criminal justice, unions, environment and internet are some of the top issues the Legislature will be tackling in August.
San Jose Police Arrest Suspects in Two Separate Homicides
Suspects in separate slayings on July 12 and July 15 were taken into custody without incident.
Santa Clara County Seeks Applicants for 2023 Civil Grand Jury
The grand jury serves as the county's civil watchdog agency and may examine all aspects of county and city government, special districts and school districts, according to the announcement.
San Jose Police Arrest Four Suspects for Multiple Home Invasion Robberies
An elderly couple on North Capitol Avenue told officers that five to six men had entered their home, bound them with belts, brandished a handgun and violently assaulted them and stealng property and the family car.
VTA Worker Arrested after Threatening Gun Violence at San Jose Bus Yard
Deputies responded at 7:50am Friday and contacted the person who reported the threats, then arrested the employee and booked him into Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of making criminal threats.
Palo Alto Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault Is a Former Middle School Coach
Peter Michael Columbo, a 55-year-old Redwood City resident, was a part-time coach employed by the city in Palo Alto's middle school athletic program, at Greene (formerly Jordan) Middle School between 2015 and 2019.
Santa Clara Sheriff’s Candidate Anh Colton Charged with Lying About Law Enforcement Experience
Anh Colton, 48, of Cupertino, has had no law enforcement experience in the last five years. California law requires that candidates for sheriff have at least one year of law enforcement experience within the last five years.
Owner of Martial Arts Studio Accused of Raping San Jose Elementary Student
Ernest Ramirez, 54, of San Jose, was arrested June 9 and charged with raping an elementary school student who had attended an after-school martial arts program between August 2020 and June 2021.
DA Jeff Rosen Fends Off Challengers, Nears Victory without a Runoff
If Rosen’s totals hold above 50% he will be declared the winner. He was unopposed in his previous two re-election bids.
Best Background Check Services In 2022 For Quick and Accurate Reports
Are you about to make a life-changing decision? Checking a person's background is crucial for making the correct determination. It's the only way to know that the person you're about to trust in your personal or professional life is who they claim to be.
District Attorney’s Office Creates New Unit for Homeless, Mentally Ill Defendants
Santa Clara County prosecutors will seek treatment, rehabilitation and accountability for repeat non-violent offenders.
Judge Rejects Sheriff Smith’s Pleas for Dismissal, as She Denies All Charges
The case against the sheriff will proceed because San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Nancy Fineman, in a ruling filed Thursday, rejected Smith’s requests that misconduct charges be dismissed.
Two Family Friends Plotted Kidnapping of Baby Brandon, DA Says
Jose Portillo and Yesenia Ramirez were charged with kidnapping in Santa Clara County Superior Court today and are being held without bail. A third suspect arrested on April 26, Baldomeo Sandoval, was released from custody and will not be charged, police said.
Police Announce Attempted Murder Charges in Holiday Oakridge Mall Shooting, Release Video
Two 19-year-olds, Ulises Jimenez and Paul Lebeau, will face robbery charges, while their robbery victim, 18-year-old Naylen Hobson Plattner, has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder in connection with the Dec. 20 mall incident.
