Santa Clara County

A 16-year-old girl, Azaysha Rogers-Bowie, is missing and an Ebony Alert was issued by the California Highway Patrol on behalf of the San Jose Police Department. She was last seen on June 27 near Martwood Way in Santa Clara County.

Santa Clara County is moving to fire four social workers in connection with the case of 2-year-old Jaxon Juarez, who died while in foster care.

Antolin Garcia-Torres is facing a retrial for the murder of 15-year-old Sierra LaMar. He was previously convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole. The California Court of Appeal for the Sixth Appellate District is involved in the case.

Santa Clara County and state officials are urging a judge to block the federal government from building and operating a new ICE detention center near Gilroy. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County Counsel Tony LoPresti filed a motion seeking a preliminary injunction.

The Trump administration is attempting to shift federal homelessness funding from permanent housing to temporary housing requiring sobriety, a move previously blocked by a federal court. A group including the National Alliance to End Homelessness and Santa Clara County has challenged the new funding guidelines in Rhode Island’s federal court. The proposed changes could cost California $238 million and displace 15,000 people, according to estimates.

The Trump administration is pushing to redirect federal homelessness funding toward shelters requiring sobriety, challenging California’s 'housing-first' approach. A federal judge previously blocked a similar effort, but the administration is attempting again, facing legal challenges from groups including the National Alliance to End Homelessness and Santa Clara County. The changes could cost California $238 million and displace 15,000 people.

PG&E is warning customers about a new barcode scam linked to over $211,000 in losses for Bay Area residents in 2026, with most victims reported in Alameda, Santa Clara, and Contra Costa counties.

A measles-infected individual passed through San Francisco International Airport and two San Jose grocery stores, prompting a health alert. The person, from Santa Clara County, was infectious at the airport between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Thursday.

A Santa Clara County resident infected with measles visited multiple Bay Area locations while infectious, prompting health officials to issue a warning.

Santa Clara County health officials are warning of potential measles exposure at San Francisco International Airport's international terminal and two businesses in San Jose. The alert follows reports of an infectious measles carrier likely visiting these locations.

A Santa Clara County resident has been confirmed to have measles, prompting public health warnings about exposure at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and local locations. The individual visited public places while contagious on June 8, according to the county's health department.

California is suing the Trump administration to block the construction of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Santa Clara County, citing failure to follow proper administrative and environmental procedures. The complaint was filed in the Northern District of California, seeking to halt the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) project.

California voters delivered a split decision on healthcare tax measures, with Los Angeles County's Measure ER leading narrowly and Contra Costa County's Measure B failing. The divide is attributed to cost-of-living anxiety, with critics citing regressive tax impacts and rising gas prices as key factors.

Steve Hilton, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in California, proposed a short-term plan to accelerate ballot counting, criticizing the state's slow election process. As of Friday, NBC News projected Xavier Becerra as the Democratic candidate advancing to the general election. The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters reported approximately 150,000 ballots remaining to be counted, with final certification due by July 2. The Governor's Office responded that the governor has no role in ballot counting.

The article provides updates on the June 2026 election results for Alameda County and other California counties, including Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma. Results for the California governor's race in the June 2026 primary will be updated after polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Santa Clara County's June 2026 election results will be updated after polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The article also references election results for other California counties and the California governor's race from the June 2026 primary.

A Santa Clara County correctional officer helped two inmates carry out an attack against another inmate and then conspired to cover it up, resulting in a 45-day jail sentence. The incident involved a plotted jailhouse beating. The officer's actions were deemed wrongful and led to their punishment.

Santa Clara County has filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of failing to regulate scam ads. This lawsuit comes months after a landmark ruling against social media giants. The lawsuit adds to Meta's mounting legal woes.

California's Santa Clara county has sued Meta Platforms for allegedly profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, violating state laws on false advertising and unfair business practices. The lawsuit seeks restitution, civil damages, and an order to stop unfair practices. Meta is accused of tolerating fraudulent ads globally.

California's Santa Clara county has sued Meta Platforms for allegedly profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, violating false advertising and unfair business practices laws. The lawsuit seeks restitution, civil damages, and an order to prohibit Meta from engaging in unfair business practices. The suit was filed on behalf of all California residents.

A Bay Area resident who was on a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has returned to Santa Clara County and is being monitored by health officials. The resident was exposed to the deadly virus while aboard the ship. Health officials are keeping a close eye on the individual.

Chenguang Gong, a former engineer at a Southern California company, pleaded guilty to stealing trade secret technologies designed for missile launch detection. The theft involved proprietary defense-related technology, raising significant national security concerns. Gong, based in Santa Clara County, now faces legal consequences for the intellectual property theft.