A powerful union leader violated agency policies by failing to report hate speech—and the former undersheriff leapt to his defense.
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June Primary 2018: Elections to Watch in Santa Clara County
California’s long-awaited primary comes Tuesday, which means it’s down to the wire for a number of hotly contested South Bay races.
Alum Rock Schools Chief Spared the Axe; Trustees Partially Cut Ties With Shady Contractor
Reform advocates in Alum Rock Union Elementary School District celebrated some major victories Tuesday.
SJPD Watchdog Aaron Zisser Draws Criticism From Top Brass on Approach to Oversight
San Jose’s new cop watchdog, Aaron Zisser, has won praise from activists but criticism from police over his brand of oversight.
Police Auditor: More SJPD Officers Disciplined Despite Fewer Citizen Complaints
Though fewer people have been filing complaints against San Jose cops, a greater share of those cases resulted in officer discipline.
Top Two Sheriff’s Candidates Make Their Case to Voters
Sheriff candidates Laurie Smith and John Hirokawa sat down for no-holds-barred interviews to make their case for the June 5 primary.
Santa Clara County Launches New Child Abuse Hotline
Santa Clara County officials rolled out a new child abuse hotline in time for National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Nonprofit Officials Accused of Harassing, Silencing Parents
The federal Office of Early Head Start is investigating claims of harassment at the Community Child Care Council of Santa Clara County.
Donations More Than Double for San Jose Catholic Girls School Accused of Ignoring Sex Abuse
Donors angered by the accusers have reportedly chipped in $126,000 to Presentation High School’s crowdfunding campaign.
‘Justice for Stevie’ March Demands Answers in Gilroy Resident’s In-Custody Death
The family of Gilroy resident Steven Juarez and about 100 neighbors and friends took to the South County city’s streets on Saturday.
Facebook Fights Fakery by Burying Real Reporting
For years, media outlets desperately chased the clicks promised by Facebook; now the social media giant threatens to destroy them.
Silicon Valley Lashes Out Over Trump’s Immigration Lawsuit
South Bay officials are rebuking the U.S. Department of Justice for suing the state over laws that protect undocumented immigrants.
District-Wide Walkout Planned to Protest Alum Rock School Board
Parents frustrated by the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District’s dysfunctional leadership are planning a walkout later this week.
San Jose Hit with String of Mailbox, Mail Truck Break-Ins
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service says there has been an increase of cluster box and postal truck break-ins over the last several weeks.
South Bay Immigrant Advocates Offer Support to Families, Businesses Targeted by ICE
Recent ICE crackdowns on South Bay businesses have spread panic in the community, according to immigrant advocates.
More Silicon Valley Employers Threatening Workers with Deportation, Records Show
Immigration-related workplace retaliation claims have seen a dramatic increase in Santa Clara County and the rest of the state.
