Experts think the increase is at least partially related to victims’ growing willingness to tell police about the crimes.

A proposal granting prosecutors on-demand access to inmate calls became a test of the county’s fidelity to its own oversight standards.

A quiet push to give local prosecutors on-demand access to inmate phone calls has ignited a controversy over checks and balances.

Despite legalization, thousands of prior convictions continue to prevent people from joining the newly expanded legal market.

The mayor’s remarks came a day after labor leaders condemned him for wanting to weaken Santa Clara County’s sanctuary policy.

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors moved 4-1 Tuesday to figure out how to water down its landmark ordinance.

County officials are poised to roll back a landmark local policy amid public outcry over the murder of Bambi Larson.

Family and friends gathered at the scene of his death to remember the Gilroy native who died one year ago while in police custody.

Sharwian Bobian waived his appearance at the most recent court hearing, which took place Thursday in Morgan Hill.

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