Erika Towne

A judge denied a motion by the District Attorney's Office to exclude audio evidence destroyed in the Anthony Becker perjury trial.

Destroyed Evidence Discussed on Morning of Becker Perjury Trial

Before the opening statements in the perjury trial of Santa Clara Council Member Anthony Becker,…

Day 1 in the perjury trial of Santa Clara Council Member Anthony Becker included opening statements and testimony from Rahul Chandhok.

Day 1 Becker Perjury Trial: Opening Statements, Chandhok Testimony

The first day of the perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker…

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The jury for the perjury trial of Santa Clara Council Member Anthony Becker has been selected after hours of voir dire and dozens of jurors questioned.

Jury Selected in Becker Perjury Trial

The jury in the perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker is…

Sunnyvale DPS has arrested Jorge Lara-Pedroza, a marine military recruiter, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl.

Active-Duty Marine Recruiter Arrested in Sunnyvale on Suspicion of Sexual Assault

Sunnyvale DPS has arrested an active-duty military recruiter for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl…

Judge denies certain pieces of evidence in Anthony Becker perjury trial; dismisses jurors for hardships as both sides prepare for opening statements.

Jury Selection Begins in Becker Perjury Trial

Jury selection is underway at the South Santa Clara County Superior Courthouse in Morgan Hill.…

Portions of Anthony Becker's interview with the District Attorney's investigator will be admitted into evidence, but large swaths will be redacted.

Judge Wraps Up Majority of Motions in Becker Perjury Trial

Judge Javier Alcala made decisions on most of the remaining motions in the perjury trial…

The perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker will include a slightly redacted version of his testimony; court calendar is now set.

Court Parses Through Becker Testimony Before Jury Trial Starts

In yet another court hearing before the jury is invited in to sit for the…

Judge Rules on Multiple Motions as Start of Becker Perjury Trial Nears

The judge overseeing the perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker ruled…

Civil Watchdog Lacks Public Accountability

California has designed civil grand juries to hold city and county governments accountable. However, who…

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2024 Parade of Champions Braves Record Temperatures

The heat did not stop the community from coming out to enjoy another successful Parade…