The San Jose Police Department has a roughly $450 million budget, the vast majority of which (about $442 million) covers personnel costs.

San Jose saw a sharp increase in violent crimes in 2017, according to preliminary data that the city expects to finalize later this month.

San Jose will discuss an ordinance that would require gun owners to lock up their weapons while they’re away or risk getting fined.

Three Santa Clara County correctional officers were placed on leave after an inmate’s death, raising concern about excessive use of force behind bars.