When asked about blocking the Twitter user, Watanabe first claimed she had deleted the account, though it was still active.

Union President Sgt. Paul Kelly argued that the city had violated officers' rights by disclosing their names, badge numbers and faces.

Santa Clara has joined a long list of government bodies putting public records requests on the back burner amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

In light of the public health crisis that’s upended so many rules already, local leaders have relaxed some of the city’s transparency guidelines.

As the private Catholic school proceeds with an external inquiry, local law enforcement quietly put their own case to rest.

Home security cameras are a bonanza for public safety as police gain ability to request and view Amazon/Ring video clips.

Since this news organization flagged the issue, City Clerk Toni Taber’s office has relaxed its grip on the digital Sharpie.

Judge Patricia Lucas on Friday threw out the case, which accused city officials of unlawful secrecy in their dealings with Google.

Though there was no ruling Thursday afternoon, the plaintiffs held a presser, addressing a crowd gathered on the outskirts of St. James Park.

The First Amendment Coalition and Working Partnerships want a new jurist to preside over a case involving San Jose’s secret dealings with Google.

When it comes to law enforcement accountability, the AG is at odds with the push by many in his own party to better police the police.

Fly unearthed a heavily redacted log of sexual misconduct claims against employees of the Santa Clara County DA’s Office.

It will take years before the tech company realizes its vision for the city’s core. But a key vote this week lays the groundwork.

San Jose reached a milestone in its land negotiations with Google, releasing a purchase agreement that comes up for a vote next month.

A new lawsuit filed against San Jose claims city officials signed illegal NDAs at Google’s behest to secure a $67 million land deal.

The First Amendment Coalition has been awarded $100,000 in attorneys’ fees in its successful public records lawsuit against Milpitas.