Under pressure from the feds and mounting political outrage over “Sanctuary Cities,” the county may revise its civil detainer policy.
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Questions Persist on Deputy Who Turned Away Murder Suspect
A deputy’s confounding decision to turn away a murder suspect placed Santa Clara County’s troubled jails in the national spotlight.
Sheriff’s Office Revises Crisis Intervention, Anti-Bias Training
In response to the beating death of a mentally ill inmate, Santa Clara County will make require crisis intervention training for sheriff’s deputies.
New Book Shares Stories of Transgender Women Serving Time in Men’s Prisons
In her latest project, journalist Kristin Schreier Lyseggen offers a rare glimpse of the trauma inflicted upon trans women behind bars.
Cause of Inmate Death Unknown, Autopsy Rules Out ‘Foul Play’
Officials investigating the death of a Santa Clara County inmate found no evidence of foul play, though they did not determine a definitive cause of death.
Police Shoot Allegedly Suicidal Man During Welfare Check
Police shot and wounded a man who allegedly tried to break into a cop car and pilfer a racked shotgun last week.
County to Bolster ‘Implicit Bias’ Training for Sheriff’s Deputies
Taking a cue from similar national and statewide initiatives, the county may implement in-depth bias training for law enforcement.
Water District Chair Calls for DA to Investigate Conflicts of Interest, Alleged Improper Billing
An investigation into the Santa Clara Valley Water District has identified conflicts of interest between the public agency and consultant RMC Water and Environment, as well as allegations of fraudulent billing.
Congressman Under Fire: The Case Against Rep. Mike Honda
Rep. Mike Honda (D-San Jose) is under fire after his legislative staff became a runaway train, transforming itself into a campaign squadron to fend off a 2014 election challenge by Ro Khanna.
Correctional Officers Formally Charged with Murder, Assault
Three correctional officers arrested last week on suspicion of beating to death an inmate have been officially charged with murder.
3 Correctional Officers Accused of Murder after Inmate’s Death
Three Santa Clara County jail guards have been accused of homicide in connection to an inmate’s death last week.
Courts Launch Amnesty Program for Overdue Traffic Tickets
Under an amnesty program that starts Oct. 1, drivers struggling to pay off traffic fines will have a chance to settle for a fraction of what they owe.
Amazing Teachers: Yerba Buena High School’s Charles Fowler
Yerba Buena High School's Charles Fowler is one of the most decorated teachers in Silicon Valley.
Former 49er Ray McDonald Indicted on Rape Charge
A Santa Clara County grand jury indicted ex-San Francisco 49ers player Ray McDonald on one count of raping an intoxicated woman.
Report: Shirtless Man High on Drugs Leads Police on Freeway Foot Chase after Being Tased
A shirtless man reportedly high on PCP led law enforcement on a freeway foot chase Tuesday morning, after a taser did little to slow him down.
City of SJ Recreation Leader Accused of Molesting a Minor
After arresting a city staffer on suspicion of molesting a 15-year-old girl, San Jose police have asked for the public's help in identifying more victims.
