Woman with medical condition dies in police custody, according to San Jose authorities
SAN JOSE — A woman died in police custody Saturday after she was rejected by...
Inquest jury rules that Contra Costa jail inmate died by suicide
A Contra Costa County coroner’s inquest jury has rule that a man who was in...
Court overturns murder convictions for sheriff’s deputies in 2015 Michael Tyree killing
SAN JOSE — An appellate court has reversed the murder convictions for three former Santa...
Person dies inside Contra Costa jail
MARTINEZ — For the first time in more than a year, a person has died...
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Santa Rita Jail inmate dies nearly a week after suicide attempt
An inmate at the Santa Rita Jail being held on a parole violation died last...
Lawsuit: Woman fatally overdosed on fentanyl last year at Santa Rita Jail
A federal lawsuit claims a woman overdosed on fentanyl last year at the Santa Rita...
Opinion: Building new jail would worsen health in Santa Clara County
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is deciding if our county should invest in...
Santa Clara County: Pitch to resume jail project riles activists who pushed treatment center
SAN JOSE — A proposal to resume the creation of a new Santa Clara County...