What would have been a milestone for social justice advocates instead exposed deep divisions in the criminal justice movement.
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Texting Scandal Costs Sheriff Challenger John Hirokawa SCC Dem Club’s Endorsement
The texting scandal cost sheriff challenger John Hirokawa an endorsement from the Santa Clara County Democratic Club.
Proposed Carve-Out of Homeless Housing Bond Meets Resistance from Silicon Valley Nonprofits
The county will consider setting aside 5 percent of a homeless housing bond for developmentally disabled people who are already housed.
Retired Cupertino Accountant Arrested on Suspicion of Stealing $800,000 in Taxpayer Funds
A retired accountant for the city of Cupertino was arrested on suspicion of embezzling close to $800,000 from taxpayers.
Accused Cattle Killer Arrested on Animal Cruelty, Weapon Charges
Investigators have arrested a man suspected of slaughtering nearly a dozen cattle in Morgan Hill back in June.
Santa Clara County’s Data-Mining Deal with Palantir Draws Scrutiny From Privacy Advocates
Though Palantir’s work with the county has an altruistic aim, some worry about its role in other controversial law enforcement contracts.
‘Slavery Towers’ a Flashpoint in Debate Over Labor Standards, Responsible Development
The 643-unit Silvery Towers climbing 22 stories into the sky from the heart of San Jose have become a monument to unfettered greed.
Appeals Court Upholds Brock Turner’s Conviction for Sexual Assault, Attempted Rape
An appeals court on Wednesday rejected Brock Turner’s bid for a new trial and upheld his conviction for sexual assault and attempted rape.
Public Agencies’ Secret Sexual Harassment Settlements Cost South Bay Taxpayers Millions
While state agencies have undergone a reckoning over sexual harassment, local governments have largely escaped scrutiny—until now.
Deputy Sheriffs’ Association President Morrissey Resigns
Don Morrissey, the embattled president of the Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, said he’s ready to step down.
Brock Turner’s Lawyer Appeals Conviction, Saying Client Only Wanted ‘Sexual Outercourse’
Brock Turner’s lawyer said his client only wanted to have “sexual ‘outercourse’” with his passed-out victim and didn’t intend to rape her.
Court Today Hears Arguments for Brock Turner’s Appeal of 2016 Sexual Assault Conviction
Brock Turner’s lawyer is set to appear in court today to appeal the former Stanford University swimmer’s 2016 sexual assault conviction.
Officials Have Yet to Disclose Identity of San Jose Inmate Who Died in Custody This Past Week
A 53-year-old Santa Clara County inmate was pronounced dead at 7:33pm on this past Sunday at the Main Jail in San Jose.
South Bay Police Struggle to Enforce Laws Against Stoned Driving in Wake of Legalization
Families who lost loved ones to drugged driving worry that the state’s inability to consistently enforce DUI laws will put other lives at risk.
San Jose Police Union Withdraws Endorsement of John Hirokawa’s Bid to Unseat Sheriff Smith
San Jose’s police union pulled its endorsement of retired undersheriff John Hirokawa’s campaign to unseat his former boss, Sheriff Laurie Smith.
Rep. Anna Eshoo Travels to U.S.-Mexico Border to Witness Immigration Detention Firsthand
Rep. Eshoo said she was troubled by how ill-prepared federal agencies are to deal with the influx of immigrant families—especially children.
