The 56-year-old man was found dead in his cell the day after he was booked into jail. He was being held for having several ...

A man died after a suspected medical emergency in the Santa Clara County Main Jail this weekend, the Sheriff’s Office said ...

Santa Clara County Main Jail. San Jose Spotlight file photo. Silicon Valley is known for technological innovation, but its jails are running on paper — and it’s fueling a public safety crisis.

This month, people with non-violent misdemeanor warrants may be able to avoid jail time through a program with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. Operation Second Chance gives eligible ...

About 35% of the county's jail releases happen between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., according to the report. Alameda and San Mateo counties' late-night jail releases are at 10% and Contra Costa at 17%. The ...