Prisoner Beating Death: Supes May Impose Civilian Oversight

3 deputies were convicted of second-degree murder. Now Joe Simitian wants to change who's in charge.

John Aitken: San Jose Airport 's New Director

Aitken rose through the ranks, having joined the airport in 1993.

BART's Milpitas Extension In Final Stretch

The station will be finished by the end of the year but testing will delay service until next year.

H-1B Visa Fraud: San Jose Businesswoman Pleads Guilty

She admitted filing false documents to obtain the skilled workers Visas.

Gov. Signs Wieckowski Bill Clarifying Family Law Disclosures in Mediation

Legally-required financial disclosures are admissible even if prepared in mediation.

Assembly Judiciary Committee Approves ​Wieckowski Bill

The bill provides relief to Californians struggling to pay off private loan debt by lowering the wage garnishment cap.

Santa Clara County Fights For Federal Dollars

The county has gone to court to make sure it receives funding despite sanctuary status.

Milpitas Sued Over Records In Dispute Between Mayor, City Manager

The records were sealed after a lawsuit was filed by the City Manager. A free speech organization says that violates the state constitution.

CA Senate Approves Beverage Recycling Legislation by Sen. Wieckowski

Sen. Wieckowski’s legislation to comprehensively reform CA’s beverage recycling program passed the Senate Environmental Quality Committee.

Deadly Bus Crash Spurs Seatbelt Bill

The NTSB report stated that the use of seatbelts could have prevented deaths and injuries.

Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Private Student Loan Debt Bill

The bill was passed to assist Californians who are struggling to repay private loans by lowering the cap on how much wages can be garnished.

Brown Declares State of Emergency Due to Recent Storms

The governor also issued emergency proclamations for several counties, including Santa Clara County.

State, Federal Emergency Management Officials Survey Flood Damage in South Bay

BREAKING: Initial estimates peg damages at $50 million in private property and $23 million of public property.

Local, State Officials Push for $6 Billion Infrastructure Bill

The urgency bill would kick-start billions of dollars in long overdue street and highway repairs, backers say.

Wieckowski’s Environmental Quality Committee to Review Pesticide Use Near Schools

The California State Senate’s Environmental Quality Committee, with Senator Bob Wieckowski, will hold an oversight hearing on March 1.

Santa Clara County Seeks Injunction Against Trump Sanctuary Order

Santa Clara Co. is seeking an injunction blocking an executive order by President Trump that would deny federal funds to sanctuary cities.

Santa Clara County Praised For Anti-Smoking Efforts

The American Lung Association noted which cities and counties are fighting tobacco use.

Trump Signs Executive Orders To 'Build the Wall' And Crack Down On Sanctuary Cities

Officials in sanctuary cities and others involved in the movement were swift to register opposition.

Gov. Jerry Brown Declares State of Emergency for Santa Clara County

The declaration should lead to funding to repair roads and help local governments pay for damage repairs and cleanup.

Homeless to Construction Worker: County Approves Funding For Successful Program

The goal is carpentry, sheet metal work, electrical work, ironworking or commercial painting apprenticeships. Pay: $17 to $25 an hour.

New Bill Specifically Prohibits Marijuana Consumption For Drivers

"This legislation makes our laws for smoking while driving consistent with drinking while driving." [Breaking]

Judge in Stanford Rape Case Cleared of Wrongdoing

The state Commission on Judicial Performance examined the case and the judge's sentence.

Wieckowski Student Loan Bill Helps Level Playing Field For Public, Private Borrowers

SB 16 lowers the cap on how much private lenders can garnish to the federal loan level.

$935,000 In Unclaimed Money: Search the Online Database

Santa Clara County owes Milpitas people and businesses money. Click on the link to see if any belongs to you.

State Sen. Bob Wieckowski Touts Success in Legislature

Affordable housing, education, workers' rights — your state senator says all improved this year, thanks to action by the legislature.

Lt. Gov. Newsom, Students Want California Campuses Declared 'Sanctuaries'

They fear student data could be used to deport undocumented students or family members.

Apple's Tim Cook on Hillary's VP Short List: WikiLeaks

She ultimately chose another politician, but Hillary Clinton's short list included several business leaders.

County Spending Money to Get Homeless Off the Streets

A Sunnyvale warehouse is being converted into a shelter, while a Gilroy facility will house families.

Court Workers Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

Union members are expected to vote on the agreement this weekend.

San Jose Sales Tax Would Rise To 9 Percent If Measure B Passes

San Jose voters will have the opportunity to vote on a quarter-cent sales tax on June 7 that would help fund city services.

San Jose Council Says No More Travel To North Carolina, Mississippi

A resolution passed by San Jose's City Council bans city workers from travel to two states that have controversial sexual orientation laws.

San Jose Considers Monetary Rewards For Graffiti, Dumping Tips From Residents

San Jose will explore compiling a program that would give residents a monetary reward for reports of blight in the city.

Two Sons Charged In Murder Of San Jose Parents

Two sons of a couple found fatally shot at a home in San Jose's Evergreen neighborhood Sunday have been charged with murder.

Santa Clara Broker Accused Of Stealing Nearly $1.5 Million From Trust Account

A Santa Clara insurance broker has been charged with fraud in connection with an alleged attempt to steal more than $1 million from a client

Milpitas Will Pay $140,000 In Age Discrimination Settlement

The City of Milpitas will pay $140,000 to settle a suit alleging city staff discriminated against job applicants because of their age.

Sunnyvale Officer "Lawfully Killed" Armed San Diego Man In 2015: DA

A Sunnyvale officer will not be charged for fatally shooting an armed 23-year-old San Diego man during a foot pursuit last year.

"Smart City Vision" Approved By San Jose Council

A Smart City Vision for San Jose that was approved Tuesday provides a framework aimed at making the city the most innovative nationwide.

Child Abuse Council of Santa Clara County Awards Local Leaders

Milpitas is invited to attend the Child Abuse Council Symposium on April 1. The event will address trending issues in child welfare.

Homeless Hotel Opening Soon In San Jose

Dozens of units are expected to be available by year's end at an empty downtown San Jose hotel that will be fixed up for the homeless.

Security Cameras Being Installed On All BART Trains; Cost Is $1.4 Million

Former system was mix of real and decoy cameras. Also, BART reward offered for info on Jan. 9 fatal shooting.