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.

Apollo Johnsen had been sentenced in absentia for sexually assaulting a young girl after he used a three-month continuance to flee.

In June, the state of California cut $176.9 million from trial court funding, leading to a $16 million deficit South Bay local courts.

The judge’s latest decision is part of an ongoing battle between Calvary Chapel San Jose and the Santa Clara County Public Health Department.

The stay issued today by California’s 6th District Court of Appeals demands more information about the DA’s ties to one of the defendants.

San Jose police got prosecutor-turned-jurist Paul Bernal to sign off on the warrant on Sept. 28—and then waited five days to serve it.