A week ago, we lost a 25-year-old resident Diego Castanon to another tragic roadway fatality. According to news accounts, Diego rode his Yamaha motorcycle off Story Road near Capitol Expressway and collided with an electrical box and light pole on the curb. Our families have lost loved ones in traffic-related deaths at an unprecedented rate in recent months–23 such deaths in 2022 alone.
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Sheriffs Before Smith Gave Supporters CCW Permits
Sheriff Laurie Smith's election in 1998 as California’s first female sheriff signaled the end of the good old boys’ network, at least as appearances go.
Rising Numbers of Traffic Deaths in San Jose Prompt Push for Safer Streets
In San José over the past five years, 57% of all traffic fatalities happened during the dark hours of the day, with over 30% of those incidents caused by speeding.
Former Chief Of Cardiology at Palo Alto VA Hospital Pleads Guilty to Sexual Battery
A federal grand jury had indicted Dr. John Giacomini n March 2020, charging him with one count of abusive sexual contact with a subordinate at the VA hospital in Palo Alto. Giacomini pleaded guilty to the charge, which is a felony.
Supervisors, Lawmakers Move to Restrict Use of Rape Kit DNA
Supervisor CIndy Chavez requested a special local report following news that San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin had accused San Francisco police of using DNA collected from a sexual assault victim to connect her to another crime.
Power Poll Shows Support for Most but Not All of San Jose’s New Gun Law
San Jose Inside Power Poll panelists also worry about impact of “wokeness” and think the state may have reduced criminal sentences too much.
Former UFC Champ Accused of Trying to Kill Child Molestation Suspect in Santa Clara County Pursuit
Cain Velasquez arraigned on attempted murder charges in relation to Feb. 28 shooting.
Former Girls’ Volleyball Coach Accused of Sex Acts with Teen
Police also learned of other possible victims of Jared Washington when he was coach of the Stingray Volleyball Club.
Dominic Caserta Posts Bail, Faces Arraignment on Fraud, Forgery Charges
The former City of Santa Clara councilman is accused of forging six Foothill-DeAnza Community College pay stubs for 2021 – even though he last worked for the college in 2019 – in seeking to obtain a $690,000 loan from Finance of America Mortgage.
Suspect in Dozens of Burglaries Arrested at San Jose Home
Andrew Deanda, 43, of San Jose, was arrested Monday at a home on Houndshaven Way in San Jose and was booked into Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of 44 counts of burglary.
Crime, Homelessness Emerge as California Democrats’ Weak Spots
A new poll finds that crime and homelessness are key issues for California voters and that Gov. Newsom’s approval rating has dropped.
San Jose Man Charged with String of ATM Burglaries in Several Cities
The suspect forced entry into the American Legion Hall in Santa Clara, cutting into an ATM with a cordless saw and stealing $10,800 from the ATM and a donation box containing eyeglasses for veterans.
Discovery of Missing Milpitas Woman’s Body Buried in Backyard Leads to Homicide Arrest
Neighbors of the homicide victim told officers they had heard screaming in the immediate area early Saturday morning, but did not call police. A concerned friend called in a missing person report on Monday.
Khamis Has Strong Early Support in New Supervisor District 1
In the latest San Jose Inside Power Poll, the would-be supervisor’s political fortunes have rebounded since a majority of incumbent supervisors realigned district boundaries, making him temporarily ineligible to join them.
San Jose to Gun Owners: Get Insurance and Pay Annual Fee
Enforcement of the ordinance, first of its kind in the U.S., will likely only come in connection with criminal investigations.
Raids Result in Arrest of Four for Fatal Nuevo Vallarta Shooting in 2020
Police said the four San Jose residents were responsible for the brutal bloodbath outside the popular South Capitol Avenue restaurant that terrorized an East San Jose neighborhood. Two men were killed and four injured in the shooting, which remained unsolved until last week’s arrests.
