Former Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Capt. James Jensen was convicted of felony bribery and conspiracy charges, and the same jury acquitted co-defendant Harpaul Nahal, a Santa Clara attorney, of both charges.

Victims' attorney plans to appeal the tentative ruling in the case stemming from the July 28, 2019 mass shooting at the festival that resulted in four deaths, including the shooter, and injuries to 17.

John Arthur Getreu escaped justice for over 40 years before Santa Clara County Sheriff’s detectives used DNA evidence to track him down.

Smith, who announced her retirement on Monday while the jury was deliberating, faced the charges in a civil trial that had been filed by a Santa County Civil Grand Jury in December. Sentencing in such a case could normally result in her removal from office, but the sheriff's surprise resignation two months before the end of her sixth term makes that punishment moot.

The settlement ends five years of legal battles between the city and the National Football League team over management of the stadium, and requires the Forty Niners SC Stadium Company and its stadium management firm to pay the city $1,675,000.

William Gerry, a former San Jose city inspector, was convicted of extorting bribes and molesting children.

In less than a month, the suspects held up at least seven San Jose small businesses – mostly smoke shops – stealing cash, cell phones and cigars, at gunpoint, according to prosecutors.

Goal of new Office of Youth and Community Restoration is to return youth offenders to their communities, says former Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge.

Police also learned of other possible victims of Jared Washington when he was coach of the Stingray Volleyball Club.

Shannon O’Connor is facing 39 criminal charges related to her efforts to separate victims from their parents using Snapchat, provide them with alcohol and allow them to engage in reckless behavior at her home.

Individuals appearing in person for a Superior Court hearing will still be allowed access to the courts, while individuals appearing to submit a pleading in person for filing with the court may enter only to place the pleading in the drop box.

Celebrated Silicon Valley lawyer Allen J. Ruby readies pre-trial arguments for Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith as her case likely will extend into the 2022 political season.

San Jose police have not yet identified the homicide victim, and did not identify Ishihara until today’s announcement on Twitter. The press release gave no further details about the incident, the victim or the alleged assailant.

Johan Strydom’s arraignment is set for 1:30pm today in Department 24 of the Santa Clara County Hall of Justice.

As state and county officials broaden the list of people eligible for the Covid vaccine, prioritization has gotten more controversial.

Effective immediately, the only ones allowed in local courthouses will be those who have no choice but to appear in person.