Changing the election cycle would require approval from voters and would give Mayor Sam Liccardo an additional two years in office.

The texting scandal cost sheriff challenger John Hirokawa an endorsement from the Santa Clara County Democratic Club.

Don Morrissey, the embattled president of the Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, said he’s ready to step down.

A powerful union leader violated agency policies by failing to report hate speech—and the former undersheriff leapt to his defense.

Activists in Santa Clara County and throughout the state held rallies this week to call for an end to the money bail system.

Milpitas Mayor Rich Tran dismissed rumors of party crashing and declined to comment on apparent conflicts with the city manager.