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

Santa Clara County inmates suspended a hunger strike over solitary confinement Friday after a discussion with jail officials.

A reform commission created after the fatal beating of a mentally ill inmate wants to wrest control of the jails from Sheriff Laurie Smith.

Correctional officers at Santa Clara County's Main Jail are apparently more likely to use force against inmates during the night shift.