Ken Yeager’s impending departure from the county Board of Supervisors has created a fascinating dynamic that could shift the balance of power.

Santa Clara County will consider whether to create a civilian watchdog division to keep an eye on its troubled jails.

With only a few days left to weigh in on the government’s plan to kill net neutrality, Santa Clara County took a stand to protect an open internet.

More than 400 people can stay in their homes at Buena Vista Mobile Home Park, one of the last enclaves of affordable housing in Palo Alto.

Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian will moderate a free speaker series in hopes of creating a better understanding of Islam.

Faced with eviction and possible closure, Planned Parenthood in Mountain View has turned to Santa Clara County for help.

Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese will share his vision for the coming year at the State of the County address Tuesday.

Prompted by outrage over violent incidents involving officers, the county adopted a plan to equip sheriff’s deputies and jailers with body cameras.

San Jose’s mayor and two council members told the public that they will seek greater civilian oversight of local law enforcement

Two events in San Jose this month aim to build trust between local law enforcement and the communities they police.

A mobile home park in Palo Alto that faced closure, which would have displaced hundreds residents, will remain open for now.

Plans to replace a rent-controlled apartment complex with market-rate housing near Santana Row leads to largest eviction in San Jose history.

Santa Clara County enacted a pioneering spy-tech law aimed at protecting the public’s right to privacy from surveillance technologies.

On Monday, authorities reissued a $100,000 reward in connection to the 1994 killing of 26-year-old Army veteran and engineer Matt Flores.

Santa Clara County has opened the state’s first pharmacy dedicated to collecting and dispensing unused medication.

Local nonprofit Dignity on Wheels will launch Santa Clara County's first mobile shower and laundry service for the homeless next week.