September 20, 2019 Donations, Gun Permits Link to Facebook Security Detail By Jennifer Wadsworth The names appear on a list from the Sheriff’s Office, which is under investigation by the DA for the way it grants concealed gun permits. Read More 13
September 18, 2019 Report: DA Served at Least Three Search Warrants in CCW Probe By The Fly The Chronicle ran an article that featured some previously unpublished info about the DA investigation into Sheriff Smith and her allies. Read More 6
September 12, 2019 Stealing Home: Weak Oversight Leaves Rent-Subsidy Fraud Unchecked for Years on End By Jennifer Wadsworth The local housing agency says it doesn't aggressively pursue fraud. As a result, scammers fall under the radar for years—and sometimes decades. Read More 10
August 26, 2019 SJPD Becomes First Big-City Police Department in the Nation to Fly the Rainbow Pride Flag By Nicholas Chan Law enforcement officials applauded the moment as a sign that a more progressive era of policing has come to Silicon Valley. Read More 13
August 22, 2019 James Campagna, Treasurer of Pro-Sheriff PAC Under DA Scrutiny, Speaks Out By The Fly And he shared enough hints for subpoena-empowered investigators to track down the true source of funds behind a $45,000 political donation. Read More 4
August 14, 2019 Security Firm Pledges Full Cooperation with DA During Investigation into Sheriff Smith By The Fly Executive protection company AS Solution said it will help the DA as needed, and has even launched its own internal inquiry into the matter. Read More 5
August 7, 2019 DA Targets Sheriff’s Inner Circle in Apparent Corruption Probe By Jennifer Wadsworth Santa Clara County’s six-term sheriff and her closest allies are the subject of an ongoing criminal inquiry led by the office of DA Jeff Rosen. Read More 36
June 24, 2019 Reported Sexual Assaults on the Rise in Santa Clara County By Michael Moore Experts think the increase is at least partially related to victims’ growing willingness to tell police about the crimes. Read More 10
May 23, 2019 Vote on Jail Calls Contract Tests County’s Commitment to Landmark Surveillance Policy By Jennifer Wadsworth A proposal granting prosecutors on-demand access to inmate calls became a test of the county’s fidelity to its own oversight standards. Read More 7
May 15, 2019 Tap Dance: Snooping on Jail Calls Catches Bad Actors, But Easy Access Raises New Concerns By Jennifer Wadsworth A quiet push to give local prosecutors on-demand access to inmate phone calls has ignited a controversy over checks and balances. Read More 27
May 2, 2019 SJSU Students Urge Santa Clara County DA to Clear Pot Records By Lloyd Alaban Despite legalization, thousands of prior convictions continue to prevent people from joining the newly expanded legal market. Read More 10
April 12, 2019 Mayor Sam Liccardo to Trump: San Jose Welcomes Migrants By Jennifer Wadsworth The mayor’s remarks came a day after labor leaders condemned him for wanting to weaken Santa Clara County’s sanctuary policy. Read More 31
April 10, 2019 Susan Ellenberg Casts Sole Vote Against Weakening Santa Clara County’s Sanctuary Policy By Jennifer Wadsworth The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors moved 4-1 Tuesday to figure out how to water down its landmark ordinance. Read More 26
April 3, 2019 San Jose Homicide Renews Debate Over Sanctuary Laws By Jennifer Wadsworth County officials are poised to roll back a landmark local policy amid public outcry over the murder of Bambi Larson. Read More 40
February 27, 2019 Family, Friends of Gilroy’s Steven Juarez Continue to Mourn By Michael Moore Family and friends gathered at the scene of his death to remember the Gilroy native who died one year ago while in police custody. Read More 3
February 15, 2019 Feb. 21 Plea Hearing Scheduled for San Martin Rape Suspect By Michael Moore Sharwian Bobian waived his appearance at the most recent court hearing, which took place Thursday in Morgan Hill. Read More 6