County Supervisor Joe Simitian said he wants the county to be more transparent and clarify whether violations involving Lehigh Cement Plant facilities require additional regulatory and/or legal action.
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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.
These Young Black Activists Are Keeping the Fight for Social Justice Alive in San Jose
Even as national headlines fade, a core of young Black activists are demanding attention through community service and controversy
How Facebook Undermines Privacy Protections for Its 2 Billion WhatsApp Users
WhatsApp assures users that no one can see their messages, but a ProPublica investigation reveals that the company has an extensive monitoring operation and regularly shares personal information with prosecutors.
Santa Clara City Council Fires City Attorney Brian Doyle ‘for No Cause’
The vote was preceded by warnings from Doyle and his own attorney that the termination was unfair and illegal.
California Elected Officials Face Possible Disclosure of Donations from Non-Profits
After a year-long wait, the campaign finance watchdog has a proposal to require elected officials to provide more information on special interest donations to their nonprofits.
California Moves to Regulate Booming Debt Settlement Industry
A bill aims to create new rules for California’s mostly unregulated debt settlement industry. AB 1405, expected to pass through Senate committees, comes at a time when the industry expects to see a 75% increase in account enrollment.
Brewing Toxicity: San Jose Craft Beer Leaders Look to Distill Workplace Cultures
Pub and brewery workers across California are rethinking workplace culture, after personal experiences of sexism, assault and work environments were often paired with encouraged drinking on the job.
Santa Clara County Seeks Applicants for Commission to Redraw Supervisorial Districts
Applications close at 9am on June 1, and 10 commissioners will be appointed next month.
Bill to Keep Remote Access to Public Forums Meets Resistance
The legislation originally called on all local entities to make call-in and internet-based options available for all public meetings.
Santa Clara Co. Shelter Project Surprises Willow Glen Neighbors
The San Jose shelter opening May 17 has governments quarreling, neighbors nervous and homeless residents stuck in the middle.
Stanford Professor Wins ‘Nobel Prize’ of Computer Science World
The announcement set off a controversy that may change how the A.M. Turing Award honoree is vetted and chosen in the future.
Op-Ed: Santa Clara County Deserves a New District Attorney
Next year, DA Rosen will be up for re-election and at least one prosecutor says it’s time for a change.
Health and Equity Experts Grade California’s Vaccine Rollout
A dozen epidemiology, public health and equity experts weigh in on the state's vaccine rollout as more people become eligible for the jab.
Is Music Over at Mills College?
A hotbed of experimental sound for nearly a century, this school in Oakland is preparing to close its doors.
SCU President Investigated for Alleged Misconduct, Inappropriate Comments
Father Kevin O’Brien is on paid leave for the duration of the inquiry, according to the Jesuit university’s board chair.
