Santa Clara County Superior Court
Coverage of Santa Clara County Superior Court in the Nexus archive.
- Woman helped suspected San Jose killer hide from police: court documents
A San Jose man was allegedly murdered after hiring a prostitute to drive to his apartment, with an associate of the woman fatally shooting the victim on May 2. Court documents reveal the suspect is accused of the killing and was aided by a woman in evading police.
- Sierra LaMar murder case retrial: Premeditation thrown out
Antolin Garcia-Torres faces a retrial for the 2023 murder of Sierra LaMar in Morgan Hill. A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge approved a defense request for a speedy trial, now scheduled for an unspecified date.
- Sentencing underway for San Jose daycare owners after toddlers drowned in pool
A sentencing hearing is taking place for two San Jose daycare owners convicted of child endangerment following the drowning of toddlers in a backyard pool. The case involves Shahin Gheblehshenas and her daughter, who face judgment in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
- California mom sentenced to 35 years for throwing alcohol-fueled underage parties
Shannon O'Connor, a California mother, was sentenced to 35 years for hosting alcohol-fueled underage parties. The sentencing took place in Santa Clara County Superior Court on May 28, 2026.
- Families confront California 'party mom' in court, calling her a 'monster' who groomed their children
Shannon O’Connor, known as the 'Los Gatos Party Mom,' was sentenced to 35 years in prison for 48 felony charges including child endangerment and furnishing alcohol to minors. Victims and families described trauma and manipulation linked to her organized teen parties, while O’Connor apologized but denied being a sexual predator.