An oversight board tasked with examining Santa Clara County jails decided against disbanding, despite concerns that a parallel probe would undermine its work.
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Water District Redacts Interview about Staff Sharing Nude Photos, Racist Jokes with Work Emails
Santa Clara Valley Water District staff has shared emails with nude photos and racist and homophobic jokes. Many were sent under CEO Beau Goldie's watch.
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.
Forced to Close, Cannabis Club Converts to Legalization HQ
One of San Jose's longest-running cannabis clubs has been forced to close, but will convert the facility into a campaign headquarters for statewide legalization.
San Jose City Council Considers Crackdown on Illegal Dumping
To crack down on illegal dumping, San Jose may enact steep fines for people who leave their junk on the streets.
Hillary Clinton’s Big Week Is the Turnaround We Expected
Hillary Clinton, who has mastered the art of political timing, has become in these past two weeks a model for how to change perceptions.
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.
Accused San Jose Cat Killer Arraigned, Police Ask for Tips
San Jose police caught a suspected cat killer but need the public's help in identifying more victims.
How the State’s New Medical Marijuana Laws Affect San Jose
A sweeping package of bills signed by Gov. Jerry Brown will transform California’s billion-dollar medical marijuana sector.
Regional Minimum Wage Plan Gains Support, Could Include Controversial Exemptions
A regional minimum wage plan has generated broad support, but also anxiety that a segment of low-income workers will be left behind.
City Audit: San Jose Should Invest More in Police Hiring
As departures continue to outpace new hires, a new audit directs the SJPD to expand its recruiting unit and broaden the pool of applicants.
DA Confirms Investigation into Water District Deal with RMC
The District Attorney’s office confirmed Friday it has launched an investigation into conflicts of interest and allegations of fraudulent billing involving the Santa Clara Valley Water District and consultant RMC Water and Environment.
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.
Honda Ethics Probe Reveals Lack of Respect for Constituents
Perhaps most damning of the allegations against Congressman Mike Honda, constituent services to biggest donors were leveraged for campaign donations. Meanwhile, regular constituents with real problems, like Larry Sacks of Santa Clara, were ignored.
Mayor Wants City Clerk Audited, Stripped of Some Duties
San Jose’s City Clerk barely squeaked by with her job after coming under fire for misguiding candidates about local election law.
