San José Spotlight

Cupertino’s sheriff contract hike upends budget

Cupertino is looking at a problematic increase in its contract with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, its public safety arm. The situation could force the city to consider a tax increase or ...

Increased policing costs may tip Saratoga into a budget deficit

Despite seeing increased revenues and cost savings in the first half of the 2025-26 fiscal year, Saratoga is looking at ...

Dozens of bags of drugs found inside Santa Clara County jails

Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Deputies have seized dozens of bags of drugs found inside Santa Clara County jails this month.
Hoodline

San Jose Target Thieves Arrested: Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office Recovers $1,100 in Stolen Goods and Illegal Items

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office arrested 11 individuals and recovered $1,100 in stolen goods during a Target store ...
San Jose Inside

Sheriff Bob Jonsen Opens Re-election Campaign with a Book and a Song

The announcement by Santa Clara County Sheriff Bob Jonsen appeared only on his LinkedIn page and was paired with an AI ...
Hoodline

Santa Clara County Deputies Intercept Drug Smuggling Attempts at Local Jails

Santa Clara County deputies intercepted multiple drug smuggling attempts in jails, seizing meth and other contraband.
KTVU

Santa Clara County sheriff touts minimal Taser use but wants more stun guns

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Deputies with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office are reporting minimal Taser usage in jails — arguing they’ve helped curb violent incidents. But watchdogs aren’t convinced amid ...

Santa Clara Co.: Search For 84-Year-Old Man Is Called Off

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office and San Jose police have called off a request for the public's help in locating an 84 ...