A new law spurred by the Brock Turner case mandates state prison time for those convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious victim.
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Fight over Absurd ‘Tampon Tax’ Continues in California Court
In California, the tampon tax lives on. But a class-action lawsuit filed out of Santa Clara County will continue the fight to repeal it.
Nonprofit 4C Council Accused of Financial Dysfunction, Leaving Low-Income Families in the Lurch
A taxpayer-funded Santa Clara County child care nonprofit faces allegations of unfair labor practices and mismanagement.
DA Jeff Rosen Reports Back on His 2015 Tour of German Prisons
District Attorney Jeff Rosen will deliver a presentation about his 2015 tour of German prisons, which are considered a model of progressivism.
Campbell Councilman Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
Campbell Councilman Jeffrey Cristina was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of domestic violence, according to city officials.
San Jose Cop Arrested in Connection with Gang Probe
A veteran San Jose police officer was arrested Tuesday for allegedly leaking sensitive information to a Vietnamese street gang.
New Laws Attempt to Keep Youth Offenders Out of Justice System
A spate of new laws will reduce penalties for minors as part of a push by policymakers to keep kids out of the criminal justice system.
Op-Ed: POA Misses Mark with Black Lives Matter Critique
Oscar Grant's uncle says that before San Jose's police union makes demands of Black Lives Matter, it should hold its own officers accountable.
Silicon Valley Balances Stopgaps, Real Solutions to Homelessness
In Santa Clara County’s push to end homelessness, not all agree on how to balance short-term needs with long-term solutions.
County to Place $950 Million Housing Bond on Fall Ballot
Santa Clara County voters will decide the fate of a $950 million affordable housing bond this November.
Op-Ed: In Defense of Brock Turner’s ‘Lenient’ Sentence
The culture of mass incarceration has warped our psyches into thinking that long prison terms are the answer to crimes like sexual assault. They're not.
Stanford Rape Case Raises Vital Questions of Justice, Consent
Stanford students hope to foster a nuanced dialogue about justice and sexual consent in the wake of Brock Turner's controversial sentencing.
Why Silicon Valley Conservatives Have Fallen for Donald Trump
Donald Trump’s message resonates with a surprisingly diverse set of Bay Area residents, many of whom feel cheated out of the region’s prosperity.
Lenient Sentencing in Stanford Rape Case Sparks Outrage at Judge, Mercury News Columnist
A sexual assault perpetrated by a Stanford University athlete has ignited public outrage after he came away with just a six-month jail sentence.
Santa Clara County Braces for Federal Immigration Raids
Santa Clara County leaders are bracing for a potential wave of immigration raids as part of a national sweep.
Nora Campos Doubles Down on Accusations against Jim Beall, CHP Report Tells Different Story
The assemblywoman doubled down in accusing her opponent, state Sen. Jim Beall, of criminal behavior. But a CHP report doesn’t back up her claims.
