John Cox, a 60-year-old Midwesterner who made his fortune in law and real estate, moved to California to play golf and upend the state’s political system.
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Rules Committee Considers Library Fee Amnesty Program
Councilman Pierluigi Oliverio wants to give San Jose library patrons—who collectively owe $6.8 million in late fees—a fresh start.
Study: Gross Receipts Business Tax Could Quadruple Revenue
San Jose could quadruple its business tax revenue under an tax reform initiative slated for the fall ballot, according to a new study.
County Jail Review Could Extend as ‘critical failures at every stage’ of Grievance Process Identified
A review of local jails found that inmate complaints often fall on deaf ears and that a lack of oversight allows guards to conceal their own misconduct.
Medical Marijuana Ordinance Slated for June Special Election
San Jose may assign Mayor Sam Liccardo to pen argument and rebuttal against an initiative that aims to replace the city's medical marijuana ordinance.
SJPD’s White Privilege Problem
SJPD has a White privilege problem, which starts and ends with officer Phil White. But if not addressed properly it could infect the rest of the force.
California Democrats Vie for Endorsements in San Jose
High-stakes power struggles will play out in San Jose this weekend at the California Democratic Party’s political convention.
Jails, Homelessness Prioritized in State of the County Speech
Board President Dave Cortese called for jail reforms and continued efforts to help the homeless in Wednesday's State of the County speech.
Battery, But No Hate Crime Convictions in SJSU Bullying Trial
On Monday, a jury found three former San Jose State students guilty of battery—but not hate crimes—against another student.
Sheriff’s Office Still Coy about Use of Force in Local Jails
It wasn’t until December, under mounting public pressure, that the Sheriff's Office disclosed its jail use-of-force and cell extraction policies.
Woman Accused of Sex Trafficking Teen Girl in Milpitas
A 20-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking for trying to pimp out a teen girl on Backpage.com, police said.
San Jose Pot Club Accused of Fraud, Money Laundering
A criminal grand jury indicted owners of a San Jose pot club on felony charges of illegal marijuana sales, fraud and money laundering.
Civil Grand Jury Investigates Stadium Authority for Levi’s Stadium, Site of Super Bowl 50
The civil grand jury has been quietly investigating the stadium authority for Levi’s Stadium, home to the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl 50, while billionaire developers play chess for Santa Clara’s future.
Body of Murder Victim Found in Santa Cruz Mountains
Homicide detectives found the body of Kyle Myrick Thursday, a 28-year-old motorcycle shop employee who went missing exactly a week ago.
San Jose Council Reconsiders Controversial Nightclub Proposal
A proposal to bring a two-story nightclub to downtown San Jose comes back for consideration at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
The Myth of Super Bowl Sex Trafficking Obscures Real Issues
With no evidence of a Big Game-related spike, the crackdown on trafficked humans more often than not targets sex workers and consenting adults.
