San Jose police launched fewer internal probes against officers in 2015, mirroring a decline in the number of citizen complaints about police misconduct.
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Police Watchdog Urges SJPD to Resume Use-of-Force Tallies
In his inaugural report as SJPD watchdog, Walter Katz urges the city to take better accounting of how and when officers resort to force.
Rep. Mike Honda Creates Trust Fund for Ethics Probe Defense
Rep. Mike Honda’s congressional ethics probe is nearing its first birthday, so he’s chosen to create a trust fund.
Jails, Homelessness Prioritized in State of the County Speech
Board President Dave Cortese called for jail reforms and continued efforts to help the homeless in Wednesday's State of the County speech.
Darcie Green Assembly Campaign Makes Strange Accounting Errors
Darcie Green’s campaign had a few stumbles to begin the year. Now, hard-to-find campaign filings have raised questions about her accounting practices.
County Seeks Financial Clarity on Senior Nutrition Program
Santa Clara County wants to strengthen oversight of Sourcewise, the nonprofit that administers the region's senior nutrition programs.
Civil Grand Jury Investigates Stadium Authority for Levi’s Stadium, Site of Super Bowl 50
The civil grand jury has been quietly investigating the stadium authority for Levi’s Stadium, home to the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl 50, while billionaire developers play chess for Santa Clara’s future.
Water District CEO Beau Goldie Resigned, and We’re Better For It
The Santa Clara Valley Water District put a happy spin on CEO Beau Goldie “retiring/resigning,” but let’s cut to the chase: He got canned.
Water District Board Expected to Fire CEO Beau Goldie on Thursday
The Santa Clara Valley Water District’s board of directors is expected to meet in closed session Thursday and fire CEO Beau Goldie.
Soccer Fields—Yes, Soccer Fields—Hold up Super Bowl’s Billion Dollar Extravaganza
NIMBYs in Santa Clara are attempting to detract from Super Bowl 50 under the guise of fighting for children, Rich Robinson writes.
San Jose May Study Commercial Development Housing Fees
The City Council will debate whether to commission a study on charging an affordable housing fee for commercial development.
Water District: CEO Can Do What He Wants, No Paper Trail Needed
The Golden Spigot has got some brass. That’s the only way to explain the explanations coming from the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
At Least 7 Santa Clara County Inmates Have Died This Year
A 51-year-old inmate died Friday after jailors found him passed out in his cell at Elmwood, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Jails Commission to Continue Probe Despite Additional Inquiry
An oversight board tasked with examining Santa Clara County jails decided against disbanding, despite concerns that a parallel probe would undermine its work.
CEO, Staff Misled Water District Board about RMC Contracts
Internal emails show that Santa Clara Valley Water District CEO Beau Goldie and top-level staff have repeatedly misled the board of directors and public regarding contracts with consultant RMC Water and Environment.
Walter Katz Named San Jose’s Next Independent Police Auditor
Walter Katz, a former public defender and police oversight attorney from Los Angeles County, has been named San Jose’s next Independent Police Auditor.
