Retired Undersheriff John Hirokawa has changed his mind about whether the county should have fired one of his biggest supporters.
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Twice-Demoted South Bay Deputy Ousted From Statewide Law Enforcement Organization
California’s biggest public safety organization, PORAC, parted ways with twice-demoted deputy and DSA union boss Don Morrissey.
Demotion Over Hateful Texts Moves to Center Stage in Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Race
A powerful union leader violated agency policies by failing to report hate speech—and the former undersheriff leapt to his defense.
As Susan Ellenberg Pursues Higher Office, Candidates Line Up to Replace Her on SJUSD Board
As Susan Ellenberg advances to the runoff in the county supervisor race, a few candidates have already lined up to fill her SJUSD seat.
Voters Recall Judge Persky, Replacing Him With Veteran Prosecutor Cindy Hendrickson
Voters on Tuesday ousted Judge Aaron Persky, ending what’s being called the highest-profile political campaign ever in Santa Clara County.
Op-Ed: Vote ‘Yes’ to Recall Santa Clara County Judge Aaron Persky
Judge Aaron Persky has privileged the rights of male perpetrators rather than protecting the rights of female victims.
Op-Ed: Recall Persky to Stand Up for Victims of Sexual Assault
Santa Clara County voters deserves judges who take sexual violence seriously and who are not biased in favor of privileged perpetrators.
Op-Ed: Campaign to Recall Judge Persky Resorts to Inflammatory Rhetoric, Misleading Tactics
As the June 5 election approaches and the inflammatory, incomplete information continues to proliferate, says public defender Sajid Khan.
Police Auditor: More SJPD Officers Disciplined Despite Fewer Citizen Complaints
Though fewer people have been filing complaints against San Jose cops, a greater share of those cases resulted in officer discipline.
Op-Ed: Gov. Jerry Brown’s Spending Plan Hurts the Most Vulnerable Californians
Gov. Jerry Brown would do well to renew his commitment to uphold the values of our state and communities.
Primary 2018: Sheriff Laurie Smith Faces Formidable Challenge in Bid for 6th Term
Hunger strikes, an in-custody death and the new politics of criminal justice define the race for Santa Clara County sheriff.
Primary Election 2018: Seven Compete for District 4 Santa Clara County Supervisor Seat
Here’s a look at who’s running for Supervisor Ken Yeager’s Santa Clara County District 4 seat and why.
Top Two Sheriff’s Candidates Make Their Case to Voters
Sheriff candidates Laurie Smith and John Hirokawa sat down for no-holds-barred interviews to make their case for the June 5 primary.
VIDEO: Santa Clara County Inmates Call Off Hunger Strike
Santa Clara County inmates broke their fast on Thursday, claiming a “small victory” after jail officials agreed to address some of their demands.
Santa Clara County Inmates Enter 10th Day of Hunger Strike
Hundreds of Santa Clara County inmates have commenced their 10th day of a hunger strike over jail conditions.
Michele Dauber Pulls Out of Persky Recall Debate, Sends Colleague to Face LaDoris Cordell
Spokespeople from both sides of the debate faced off Wednesday in the first public forum on the Recall Persky campaign.
