Santa Clara County Statewide Articles


The Pressure on California’s Already Shaky Budget Keeps on Growing

A month from now, Gov. Gavin Newsom must reveal a revised version of the $322.3 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year that he proposed in January,

Former San Jose City Councilmember Omar Torres Convicted of Child Molestation

ON THE SAME DAY voters in his former San Jose City Council district are deciding his replacement, ex-councilmember Omar Torres was convicted of sexually molesting a minor in 1999.On Tuesday, Torres, 43, pleaded no contest to charges of sodomy and …

Education Secretary Deflects Anti-Dei Questions, Says 'Discrimination Is the Bad Thing'

Education Secretary Linda McMahon pushed back against DEI efforts meant to close achievement gaps, calling them a form of discrimination.

Safety Plans for Cinco De Mayo in San Jose Include Road Closures, Increased Patrols

THE SAN JOSE POLICE DEPARTMENT announced its plans for the upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebrations to ensure public safety for attendees while minimizing disruptions for residents.The department said Thursday that it will enforce road closures, deploy additional personnel and implement …

Trump Administration to Speed Up Construction of California-Mexico Border Wall

The Department of Homeland Security takes steps that it says will allow for the immediate construction of about 2.5 miles of a new border barrier in California.

Hit-and-Run on 134 Freeway Triggers Eagle Rock Manhunt, a Shooting and 3 Arrests

Three suspects were taken into custody after a hit-and-run on the 134 Freeway led to a manhunt in Eagle Rock.

Food Bank Leaders Spent Millions on Cars, Vegas Trips, Home Renovations, Lawsuit Says

The state has sued a Long Beach food bank, accusing its leaders of diverting more than $11 million in state funds into their own pockets.

All-American Skier Dies From Head Injury at Lake Tahoe Resort

The Placer County Sheriff's Department confirmed that 26-year-old Ellery 'Ellie' Curtis died from a head injury at the Palisades Tahoe resort in Olympic Valley.

Families Mourn Teenagers Killed in Orange County Crash. 'She Was a Good Kid'

The Orange County coroner's office has identified four of the victims as Santa Ana residents Arely Robles, Emanuel Gonzalez Martinez, Natalia Vidal Zarate and Jacqueline Torres Zarate.

A Federal Appeals Panel Suggests Judge Overreached in Ordering the VA to Build Housing

A federal appeals panel appeared sympathetic toward a claim that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has failed in its duty to veterans but also raised concerns that a trial judge may have overreached.

Officials Release Name of Bay Area Woman Found Dead at Calif. Creek Last Year

The sheriff's office is still investigating the death of a woman found dead in 2024.

Tariff Talk: San Jose Congressman Gets Earful From Business Leaders on Economic Fallout

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S tariffs have begun to hit the economy, and one congressional lawmaker heard fear, frustration and anger from local businesses during his trip to San Jose. Rep. Jimmy Panetta, who sits on the House Subcommittee on Trade, introduced …

La Patrulla Fronteriza Afirma Que Buscaba Delincuentes Conocidos en Redadas en El Condado De Kern; Sin Embargo, No Tenía Registros De 77 De Los 78 Arrestados

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California Lawmakers Take Steps to Shield Immigrants From Trump Policies

The Democratic-led Latino caucus announced a dozen bills as legislative priorities, over half looking to protect the state's immigrants from Trump-era immigration polices.

Bear Creek Preserve: Majestic Redwoods, Fascinating History Near Los Gatos

Nature lovers who enjoy hiking with a dose of history should head to the redwood trees in the Santa Cruz Mountains south of Los Gatos.  They’ll find Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, a 1,432-acre site with a lake, old …

Priest Charged With Child Molestation, Removed From Downey Parish by Archdiocese of L.A.

Priest charged with five felony counts of child molestation, removed from Downey parish by Archdiocese LA

Permits Issued in Altadena Since the Fire: Zero. L.A. County Wants to Speed It Up

The supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to create a "unified permitting authority," which they say will cut through county bureaucracy to speed up the approval process.

Special Election Preview: The 10 Candidates Running to Become Next Mayor of Oakland

THERE ARE 10 CANDIDATES on the ballot for Oakland’s April 15 special mayoral election to replace Sheng Thao, who lost a recall election and is now the subject of a federal corruption trial.The candidates are former Oakland City Council member …

2 Killed, Including Baby, in Wrong-Way Crash in Vermont Square, Authorities Say

A white sedan "traveling at a high rate of speed veered into oncoming traffic" and struck another sedan on Western Avenue near 47th Street, authorities said.

Federal Judge Blocks Mandate on Nursing Home Staffing

A federal judge in Texas blocked a Biden administration rule to boost staffing at nursing homes, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents' care. KFF Health News walked through the decision from the judge and what it …

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