Yesenia Ramirez Jose Portillo had pleaded guilty in August to eight charges including kidnapping, attempted kidnapping, conspiracy, burglary, and vehicle tampering, for cutting the brakes on Baby Brandon’s mother’s car. They both faced a maximum prison term of 16 years and four months.
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Fentanyl Overdoses at Elmwood Jail Prompt Sheriff to Begin Investigation, Add More Searches
To combat the presence of fentanyl in the correctional facility, Jonsen said he has taken “extraordinary” measures, including conducting multiple facility searches, more frequent welfare checks and numerous K-9 searches.
Supervisors Act on Affordable Housing, Confident of Progress
The board approved more funds for senior housing, a land swap for supportive housing in Cupertino, an investment into rental assistance with seven non-profits, a new housing development in Milpitas and more affordable housing in Mountain View, some specifically for foster youth.
Lockdown Lifted at West Valley College after Two People Found with Replica Firearm
The college was on lockdown for more than two hours, after the security sent out alerts shortly after 11am that an armed intruder with a rifle was seen at the Saratoga campus.
Neighborhood Surveillance Cams Helped Cops Nab PG&E Bombing Suspect
A three-month investigation ended last week when police arrested Peter Karasev, 36, on suspicion of bombing transformers on Thornwood Drive in December and on Snell Avenue in January.
Palo Alto Police Arrest Man for Hate Crime Threats
A 35-year-old Walnut Creek man was arrested on suspicion of crimes that include misdemeanor battery, assault and a hate crime in connection with the March 3 incidents in downtown Palo Alto.
Snow in the Mountains and on the Beaches, with More on the Way This Weekend
Highway 17 was closed in both directions early this mornng because of snow and fallen trees.
EPA Commits $727M in Low-Cost Loans for Anderson Dam and Coyote Creek
The funding will support water supply and flood protection projects to adapt to extreme weather caused by climate change.
San Jose Mayoral Candidates Paying Down $12M in Campaign Bills
Independent political action committees were big spenders for the 2022 mayoral candidates.
Suspect Arrested on Charge of Attempted Murder of Deputy
On Saturday around 8am. a sheriff's deputy made a traffic stop in the area of Rutland and Parkmoor avenues in San Jose. During the stop, the driver-- later identified as Ramos-- allegedly fled on foot from the deputy.
Meet San Jose’s New City Council: Six New Faces, More Diverse, Fewer Women
The city’s shifting demographics, a continuing affordable housing shortage, endemic homelessness, a looming budget deficit and the reality of five council elections – plus another mayoral ballot – in just two years create additional uncertainties.
Tech Layoffs in Silicon Valley Continue, as Overall Jobs Grow
Reports filed with the state in the last six months showed 3,384 permanent layoffs among tech employers in Santa Clara County, and 8,765 permanent tech layoffs statewide since August.
Arjun Batra Is New District 10 San Jose Council Member
Arjun Batra led on all three ballots during the council selection process, which required a two-thirds majority to win.
Domingo Candelas Is New District 8 San Jose City Council Member
The vote came after six hours of interviews, comments and deliberations on the merits of five finalists who had been picked by the council last week. The process had been abruptly interrupted at 7pm by “an urgent adjournment to a closed session” to consider allegations that Candelas had been given questions in advance.
After Weeks Under Wraps, SJ City Council Selection Moves into Spotlight
When a divided San Jose City Council decided in December to appoint rather than hold an election to fill two vacant seats in 2023, they pledged the process would be 'transparent.'
New San Jose City Council Could Take Up Renewed Special Election Question Jan. 24
Armed with the results of a new poll that shows overwhelming popular support for a special election to fill vacant District 8 and District 10 seats, council members next week may reconsider a plan rejected by a largely lame-duck city council last month.
