The charges do not reflect allegations of a hate crime, but prosecutors noted that the incident remains under investigation.

Omar Torres, the first openly gay Latino elected to the San Jose City Council, was arrested and convicted of child sexual abuse, raising questions about the justice system's handling of victims of ...

Shannon O’Connor faces a larger possible sentence after a judge found she preyed on vulnerable victims by planning alcohol-fueled teen parties that led to sexual assaults and injuries.

As reported by The New York Times, the new policy lets Medicaid start paying for certain services up to 90 days before someone leaves jail or prison and continue afterward. The Times notes that Santa ...

Medicaid is now paying for health care in jails and prisons, helping smooth inmates’ return to the community. Corrections and law enforcement officials say they’re all for it.

In a broad-daylight bust in a San Jose shopping-center parking lot, Santa Clara County deputies arrested a convicted felon ...

A clerical error at the State Controller's Office caused millions of dollars to be sent to the wrong counties, with Sutter ...

Sutter County is sending back millions of dollars in extra funds given to it by the state controller's office after a clerical error meant the wrong education payments went to 11 counties.

They may not be quite as popular as the children’s graphic novel series “Dog Man” or the beloved classic “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” but a pass granting patrons free entry to Santa Clara County parks has ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom said Santa Clara County needs to step up its game in treating people with severe mental health issues. County leaders disagree.

As of early 2025, Santa Clara County is experiencing a record-high homeless population of 10,711 people, marking an 8.2% increase from 2023, according to a report from the county.

California has funded immigrant legal defense against deportation for a decade. Now, more cities and counties are kicking in ...