Deadly encounters between police and citizens have increased in recent years. And while officer-involved shootings are nearly always ruled justified, mistakes are costly—both in lives and in the millions that the public pays to victims and their heirs.
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San Jose on Hook for Union Attorney Fees in Measure B Fight
A judge ruled that the city of San Jose should be on the hook for union attorney fees in the ongoing battle over Measure B pension reforms, according to a NBC report. But the legal battle isn't over yet.
The Perfect Elements for a Crime
Did someone pull off the perfect crime last week in San Jose? Consider the elements: The house in question, including the address, was published in many news accounts. The occupant was publicly known to be traveling during the break-in. Police in San Jose, due to a lack of officers, do not respond to crimes in progress unless bodily harm is imminent. Oh yeah. And they don't investigate burglaries after the fact.
Accountability Mailer or Hit Piece?
Here comes the clutter of political advertisements. The public's least favorite time of year, when mailboxes are full of negative mailers and television ads assault the senses. First rule to remember: there is nothing that can't be said in politics, no matter how outrageous the claim.
Civil Rights Groups Slam San Jose over Drone Purchase
Civil rights groups castigated San Jose city leaders for approving a drone purchase without public debate over privacy concerns. They're now asking the city to reform procedures for acquiring surveillance technology to make the process more transparent.
Measure B Changes Could Go to November Ballot
Voters may get a chance to modify Measure B, if the City Council agrees to place proposed changes on the fall ballot.
San Jose Pot Clubs Continue Fight as Judgment Day Nears
New rules for medical marijuana collectives in San Jose go into effect July 18, but the fight between cannabis advocates and City Hall continues.
County Appoints 2 New Execs
Santa Clara County shuffled around some of its top brass, promoting a pair of deputy executives two months after appointing a permanent chief financial officer.
Death Penalty Debate: End Executions or Expedite Process?
A proposed ballot initiative—endorsed by former governors George Deukmejian, Pete Wilson and Gray Davis—would resume and expedite executions for the 700-plus people living on California’s death row. But would voters be on board?
City Considers Moratorium on Mobile Home Park Conversions
As 150 mostly elderly, mostly fixed-income residents of Winchester Mobile Home Park face the prospect eviction to pave the way for high-end development, the city will consider a moratorium on trailer park conversion.
Why Debates Don’t Matter
Debates make no difference in campaigns, especially in races where one candidate is so strong, that to share a stage with their opponent is a waste of time for the electorate and themselves.
Oakland A’s Never Coming to San Jose?
A local sports columnist says not only will the Oakland A's never come to San Jose, the team hardly stood a chance of moving here in the first place.
Reed Pulls Plug on State Pension Reform, Wins Appeal of $1 Fine
After losing an appeal over ballot measure language, Mayor Chuck Reed decided to drop his state pension reform campaign and delay it to 2016.
Judge Dismisses NRA, Upholds Sunnyvale Gun Control Measure
Sunnyvale's gun control measure, which includes a ban on gun clips holding more than 10 rounds, doesn't violate the Second Amendment, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Jose Antonio Vargas Films for Immigration Reform
When Jose Antonio Vargas turned 16 years old, he did what almost every kid his age does. He applied for a driver’s permit. But when he went to the DMV, he got something unexpected: the truth about his immigration status.
Liccardo Camp Challenges Dem Central Committee on Endorsement, Spending
The Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee is on the fast track to endorse its preferred mayoral hopeful, Dave Cortese. But there are growing concerns that the group’s backing will give that candidate the unfair advantage of bypassing campaign finance laws that apply to individual candidates. Campaign staff of Councilman Sam Liccardo, the fundraising frontrunner in the mayor’s race, challenged the DCC in emails to abide by the same rules governing candidates that prevent unlimited spending in an election.
