Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Johnny C. Gogo said that in the case of Shannon O’Connor, who faces 39 criminal charges: "The court does find a high likelihood that these charges will be found to be true after a jury trial."
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Can Gov. Newsom, Cheerleader for Legal Cannabis, Fix System’s Pricing Crisis?
Five years after Prop. 64 legalized cannabis, farmers, dispensary owners and other advocates are calling on the governor to rescue a legal market they say has been pushed to the brink of collapse.
San Jose Officers Fatally Shot Suspect after He Fired at Police, Chief Says
San Jose Police Chief Anthony Mata said 32-year-old Robert Carter died in a gunfight with officers after a crime spree that ended when four officers opened fire on him.
Attorney General Probe of Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Adds to Heat on Smith
Attorney General Bonta announced he is opening a wide-ranging civil rights investigation into the sheriff’s office.
Amazon Closes Deal on Gilroy Site for Distribution Center
The real estate deal by the online retail giant marks its second acquisition in Gilroy and extends its footprint — and jobs potential — deeper into South Santa Clara County.
Legislators Consider Changes in Labor Laws to Benefit Fast-food Workers
Assemblymember Ash Kalra, a San Jose Democrat who chairs the Assembly labor and employment committee, said that where labor organizing campaigns have failed in low-wage industries, the government needs to act.
Palo Alto Homeowner in 70s Wielding Baseball Bat Chases Away Burglar
Police arrest suspect one hour later after neighbor spotted him hiding in her detached garage with a stolen bicycle.
Feds Will Ship Free Covid Tests to Individual Households Beginning Wednesday
Starting Saturday, new federal rules also will require private insurers to cover the at-home coronavirus tests that Americans buy in pharmacies and other stores.
What It Was Like on Elizabeth Holmes Jury for 18 Weeks
Away from the constant media frenzy surrounding the Trial of the Decade, jurors in the Holmes trial in San Jose dealt with the disruption to their lives.
Sheriff Smith Will Contest Grand Jury Conclusions and Its Legitimacy, Says Lawyer
Celebrated Silicon Valley lawyer Allen J. Ruby readies pre-trial arguments for Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith as her case likely will extend into the 2022 political season.
Gov. Newsom Promises Universal Health Care, Plus Billions for Covid-19, Education and Housing
The governor’s California Blueprint bolsters the state’s ongoing work to address COVID-19, climate change, homelessness, inequality and fighting crime.
San Jose Councilmember Sylvia Arenas Declares as 4th Candidate for District 1 Supervisor
Arenas joins a crowded field in District 1, which has the most candidates, including former San Jose Councilmember Johnny Khamis, Morgan Hill Mayor Rich Constantine and Santa Clara County Board of Education trustee Claudia Rossi.
California Legislators Look to Ease Stress for Businesses and Workers in 2022
Legislators may work on paid leave policies, employee data protections, farmworker elections, while ballot measure proposals could impact businesses and business groups will raise the issue of California’s unemployment insurance fund debt.
Facebook Allowed Surge of Insurrection Threats Leading up to Jan. 6 Attack on Capitol
A ProPublica/Washington Post analysis of Facebook posts, internal company documents and interviews, provides the clearest evidence yet that the social media giant played a critical role in spreading lies that fomented the violence of Jan. 6.
Federal Jury Convicts Elizabeth Holmes of Defrauding Theranos Investors
A San Jose jury on Jan. 3 found Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes guilty of four federal charges for defrauding investors, but not guilty of four charges related to defrauding patients. Holmes, founder and CEO of the now-defunct blood-testing company, had been charged with 11 counts related to lying to investors, doctors and patients.
San Jose Power Poll Shows Little Support for Sheriff Smith, Strong Support for Covid Restrictions
Monthly poll panelists believe that mandatory lockdowns aren't necessary because of widespread availability of vaccines, and roughly half believe that Sheriff Laurie Smith should resign or serve out the balance of her term and not seek re-election.
