The Latest Breaking News from Santa Clara County

Federal judge halts ICE detention centre construction at California site over environmental review

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction halting construction of an ICE facility near Gilroy, California. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County. They argued that construction began without an adequate environmental assessment or consultations with local…

The Times of India · Oct 11

California couple say they spent $300,000 fixing alleged county damage, then got $676,703 bill

A California couple says Santa Clara County entered their property to address a landslide threatening a public road, left the hillside damaged and later billed them $676,703.22 for the work. The couple says it spent more than $300,000 repairing hazardous conditions allegedly caused by the county. A federal judge has…

The Times of India · Oct 7

$24 million acquisition protects California’s 1,921-acre Mead Ranch and wildlife corridors

A 1,921-acre ranch in California’s Santa Cruz Mountains has become part of a much larger conservation landscape after the Peninsula Open Space Trust acquired the property for $24 million in 2026. Mead Ranch, located in Santa Clara County west of Morgan Hill, sits between existing open-space preserves and forms part…

The Times of India · Sep 20

Santa Clara County Reports Its First Two West Nile Cases of 2026, but Officials Cannot Say Where the Patients Were Infected

Santa Clara County confirmed two West Nile cases, but both patients traveled during the incubation period, so local transmission is unconfirmed.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Brickbat: From Guard to Inmate

Francisco Izayas Castillo, a former jail guard in Santa Clara County, California, was sentenced to 45 days in jail after… The post Brickbat: From Guard to Inmate appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · May 29

Guest Post: State Prosecutors, Protests, and Politics as Usual?

Professors Bruce A. Green and Rebecca Roiphe opine on the disqualification of a Santa Clara County prosecutor.

Reason · May 15

California county sues Meta over scam ads

Santa Clara County has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, claiming that the company profited from deceptive advertisements circulating on Facebook and Instagram. According to the lawsuit, Meta's conduct violates California's regulations related to false advertising and unfair competition.

The Economic Times · May 12

17-year-old accused of sexually assaulting and killing his 2-year-old foster brother

Jaxon Juarez, two, died while in Santa Clara County's foster care system after allegedly being sexually assaulted

The Independent UK · Apr 21

California Alert: Why Random Amazon Packages Are a Red Flag for Identity Theft in Santa Clara County

A mystery package shows up at the door with no warning, no receipt, and no explanation. That moment sparks curiosity at first, but it should also trigger concern. Free stuff sounds fun, yet it rarely arrives without a reason, especially in a place like Santa Clara County where tech and…

The Free Financial Advisor · Apr 10

Man Guilty of 2012 Kidnapping and Murder of California Girl Gets Conviction Overturned

A California court has overturned the 2017 murder conviction of Antolin Garcia-Torres in the Sierra LaMar case, citing trial errors.

International Business Times UK · Mar 2