Politics

For a contest marked by so much scandal and mudslinging leading up to the June primary, the Santa Clara County sheriff’s race seemed oddly quiet lately. But Sheriff Laurie Smith’s challenger, retired Department of Corrections chief John Hirokawa, was apparently scrambling behind the scenes...

Come the new year, residents' water and sewer bills will go up

Decorated with garlic bulbs and catchy slogans, the political

It's Valentine's Day, which means a gaggle of roadside vendors touting roses, Teddy Bears and sentimental paraphernalia at gas stations and busy intersections are vying for your attention.

Gilroy's Open Government Commission will hear an appeal this

Residents of South County, California and 21 other states will

Scott Kirkland edged out fellow San Jose businessman Don Barich