New California laws taking effect Jan. 1 aim to make it easier to prosecute people accused of retail theft. Separately, voters passed Prop.
Your search for police returned 2,537 results
Part of Historic Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses into Bay in High Surf, Three Are Rescued
The last 150 feet of the wharf collapsed into the Monterey Bay at around 12:45pm, city officials said. The city had already determined that the end of the wharf needed to be taken down and repaired after it was damaged in storms over the past several years.
New CA Law Bars Schools from Forcing Teachers to ‘Out’ LGBTQ Students to Parents
New California law prevents schools from requiring staff to notify parents if a student identifies as LGBTQ. It’s in response to some districts requiring staff to notify parents when students identify as a gender other than what’s in their official files.
Former Valley Christian Coach Arraigned on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Todd Baldwin allegedly paid thousands of dollars via mobile payment services to the minor boys and to at least two other students whom Baldwin had recruited to create child sexual abuse materials for resale online.
Tornado Hits Center of Scotts Valley, Flips Cars and Injures Five
Scotts Valley police said six cars were overturned and another 10 or so were damaged by the twister, which hit the center of Mt. Hermon Road at 1:40 pm.
Santa Clara County Certifies Final Official Results of Nov. 5 Vote
California Secretary of State reports final, unofficial results for all races, to be certified Dec. 13.
Landlords Are Using AI To Raise Rents, San Jose and Others Are Pushing Back
San Jose is considering a ban on the use of algorithmic rent-pricing software of the sort made by market leader RealPage. San Francisco has enacted a ban and a similar ordinance has been proposed in San Diego.
San Jose Boxing Instructor Charged with Sex Crimes Against 3 Women
Tristan Arfi, a convicted sex offender, is the chief operating officer and manager of the boxing gym “YBX Fitness” in San Jose. Arfi is accused of committing multiple felony sex crimes against two customers and a gym employee.
New Law Lets Tribes Challenge Local Card Rooms, Threatening City Revenues
A recent California law allows Native American tribes to sue local cardrooms, potentially threatening their survival and the tax revenue they bring to communities.
San Jose Council District 3 Will Be Filled by Interim Appointment, Followed by Special Election
The City Council had the option of appointing a replacement for Omar Torres to serve out his full term until the 2026 elections, or to appoint an interim replacement in District 3 pending outcome of a special election in April for the remainder of the term.
Mountain View Sexual Assault Suspect Jumps Bail, Is Subject of Search
Prosecutors said Mountain View police believe that Franklin Enrique Sarceno Orla may have assaulted many more victims and are asking those people to come forward.
With 94% of Ballots Counted, Most Races Are Decided
Two newcomers, Margaret Abe-Koga and Betty Duong, win county supervisor races. In the Gilroy mayoral race, Greg Bozzo moves farther ahead of incumbent Marie Blankley.
Torres Faces New Sex Charges: Assault of a 13-year-old in 1999
Police Chief Paul Joseph said the arrest of Omar Torres on Election Day came just one day after a man told police that when he was a child, he had been sexually assaulted by Torres for several years. Torres sent a letter of resignation from the City Council just before his arrest.
San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres Resigns, Arrested, Jailed
Torres was arrested for lewd acts with a child and is being held without bail tonight. It remained unclear this evening whether the arrest Tuesday afternoon was based on new revelations of sexual misconduct or on Torres' sexually explicit emails and videos revealed in an Oct. 1 police affidavit.
San Jose City Council Strips Councilmember Omar Torres of All Appointed Positions
Torres’ council chair was again conspicuously empty, and he continues to be a no-show at various boards and committees.
Mayor Asks City Council to Replace Torres on All Committees, Boards and Commissions
The mayor said that for the past two weeks, Torres has not shown up to any council meetings, community meetings or committees to which he has been assigned.
