In 2024, Rosen decided that he was no longer going to seek the death penalty, noting that the death penalty is racially ...

Congressional Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” could deal a bleak, brutal blow to Santa Clara County’s public hospital ...

Dueling forces could swing Santa Clara County’s jail population back and forth, as officials look to revive zero cash bail ...

Chief Park Ranger Ali Henry began her first week on the job on July 7.

Despite reaching record highs in their property assessment rolls, two of California's wealthiest counties are grappling with a trend of slowing growth rates. Visit ...

Marissa DiNapoli of Morgan Hill was reported missing July 30. Police said they found her body July 2, and that a man was ...

During a news conference, Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said that while Duran is accused of sexually assaulting both girls, the statute of limitations only allowed for charges to be ...

Summer Puppetry Festival, Menlo Park: The festival continues into July with two events: a mini puppet workshop for kids ages ...

Farmworkers across the state are reacting to the recent announcement from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stating ...

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The largest cut to food assistance programs ever just passed with the signing of Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” The ...

The Fay, a 23-story apartment building at the corner of South First Street and East Reed Street in downtown San Jose’s lively ...