U.S. Magistrate Judge Nathanael Cousins approved a settlement of a federal lawsuit, Babu vs. Alameda County, that aimed to improve the "horrific" treatment of inmates with mental health disabilities.
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Santa Clara County Jail Inmate Found Dead in Bathroom
A second inmate at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas was also found unconscious in the jail bathroom, was revived and is hospitalized in stable condition. Neither man was identified by the Sheriff’s Office.
Report: Jail Deputies Party Without Masks Despite Sharp Rise in Covid-19 Infections
The Mercury News broke the story today about the off-duty revelry, which reportedly took place on Dec. 6.
Santa Clara County Trades Jail Plans for Mental Health Facility
In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the county Board of Supervisors reinforced its commitment to build a new mental health facility.
Santa Clara County Supervisors Opt for Mental Health Treatment Center Instead of New Jail
Construction on the 535-bed Main Jail South project in San Jose was suspended on Tuesday.
Los Gatos Teacher Jailed on Suspicion of Molesting a Child
Joseph Houg, a 50-year-old theater and elementary school teacher, is being held at the Santa Clara County Main Jail on $100,000 bail.
Suspected ‘Boogaloo Boy’ Jailed for Threatening Health Official
Armed-to-the-hilt South County resident Alan Viarengo was arrested for sending dozens of threatening letters to Dr. Sara Cody.
Inmates Go on Hunger Strike to Demand Better Conditions in Santa Clara County Jails
Organizers say they’re also staging the action in solidarity with protests against racist policing in Santa Clara County and throughout the U.S.
Standoff at San Jose Main Jail Ends with Suspect in Custody
Authorities say Joseph Castro was being brought into jail when—despite being handcuffed—he managed to grab a firearm and shoot at officers.
Last Prisoner Project Aims to Free People Jailed for Nonviolent Cannabis Offenses
In the wake of the nationwide anti-racist protests, the cannabis industry has been confronted with the reality that it, too, has racial issues.
Santa Clara Co. Jail Deputy Arrested on Suspicion of Smuggling Meth to Inmates
Mayra Rios, a 35-year-old Antioch resident and correctional deputy, is being held in lieu of a $1 million bail at the Main Jail.
Silicon Valley’s Juneteenth Demonstrations Begin with Demands to Free Jailed Youth
Protesters met at the Santa Clara County Government Center Friday to call for the release of youth locked up throughout the South Bay.
SJPD Accused of Unlawfully Jailing Local Author, Activist
Dr. Sharat Lin—president of the San Jose Peace and Justice Center—was jailed on what he says should have been a cite-and-release charge.
Car Rally Protesters to Santa Clara Co. Jails: ‘Free Them All’
While several inmates have been released from jails and been placed on house arrest since April, protesters said those measures are not enough.
Ex-Jail Captain Sues Santa Clara Co. Sheriff’s Office for Alleged Discrimination, Harassment
Former jail captain Amy Le says the Sheriff’s Office used a gazebo project she oversaw at Elmwood as a pretext for her dismissal.
County Considers New Contract for Jail Phone Calls, Tablets
The Board of Supervisors meets at 9:30am Tuesday at the County Government Center, 70 W. Hedding St., in San Jose.
