sheriff laurie smith said she will not seek re-election in january. that decision comes on the heels of controversies, from accusations of corruption to misconduct to supervisors saying they've lost confidence in her. robert handa sat down with her. >> the sheriff said she isn't resigning but will not run again for the office she's held for 24 years. it is clear she's already starting to say her goodbyes and the ongoing scandal and legal fights are the reason why. >> for this to be the end of my career really, really hurts. and with the way the internet is and everything, i have to put this to rest, to save the reputation that i've earned over all those years. >> reporter: 49 years, to be exact. when she first put on a badge in 1973. >> you couldn't even take the test for deputy sheriff if you were a woman. that's why i was a deputy sheriff matron. so i've been in as long as i can. having almost a 50-year career is amazing. i'm so fortunate. >> reporter: but she admits the glow of being the first woman ever elected sheriff in california has faded as s

santa clara county sheriff laurie smith opens up tonight about retiring as she faces indictment. ina redon and i'm heather holmes. sheriff smith has a message tonight from both her critics and her supporters. she sat down with ktvu south bay reporter jesse gary. thanks for coming over after nearly a half century in law enforcement. santa clara county sheriff laurie smith says she's had enough. there will be retirement , not re election for this county's top cop. i really owe it to the residents of santa clara county, too. um not have this kind of drama. ongoing they deserve to have a leader in this position that doesn't have accusations against them with accusations of corruption and criminal misconduct, led a grand jury last year to indict smith. san jose mayor sam liccardo sought the ouster of the longest currently tenured california sheriff, sheriff smith must resign. and members of the board of supervisors have been catalyst for a state investigation, demanding more transparency from her office vilified absolutely, i think it's i really think it's an abuse of power 49 years ag

still ahead on "today in the bay," the reason sheriff laurie smith says that it is time to retire. we're going to tell you how critics are responding to her decision to turn in the badge. >> and another morning in the 30s and 40s, but the wind advisories have expired. i'll talk about what to expect heading into the weekend coming up. >> the camera holds steady right here, a rooftop camera looking at 880 and the nimitz. we'll talk about what will delay you on the other side of the bay coming up. >>> it is 4:48, and it's also friday. so we're going to be off to a pretty nippy start in some areas, 30s and 40s once again, 42 degrees in san jose right now. a live look at downtown. we do have a frost advisory in effect for some parts of the bay area, once again. for santa rosa, napa, down to san jose, but there is a freeze warning for clear lake because temperatures are expected to dip below the 30s this morning. morgan hill 36 degrees, dublin 37, concord 38, up through santa rosa 43, and look at the 24-hour temperature change in novato and oakland. we are running a few degrees cooler th

santa clara county sheriff laurie smith is speaking out to ktvu after announcing her retirement yesterdayhalf century in law enforcement. smith was indicted by a civil grand jury last year on charges of corruption and criminal misconduct. the sheriff denies the accusations and says she's leaving office on her own terms. you're watching ktvu fox two news at 6 30, the mayor of san francisco, announced her picks today to replace three school board members who were recalled by voters. ktvu christian captain tells us the three women all have children in the san francisco go unified schools and say they are razor focused on tackling the biggest problems facing that district for the san francisco unified school district. the san francisco unified school. congratulations ladies. san francisco's mayor's foreign three new school board members on the galileo high school football field now with a. good solid school board. i think that we're going to be headed in the right direction. the school board members replaced the three ousted members. san franciscans voted out and last month's recall all three

the santa clara sheriff laurie smith said she will not seek re-election when her term is up in january. that decision on the heels of a set of controversies from accusations of corruption to misconduct to supervisors saying they've lost confidence in the top cop. robert handa, she said this is a difficult time for her. >> reporter: that's right. the sheriff is fighting a lot of battles. as we talked, you can feel the emotional toll it's taken. plus, she may not get to leave office voluntarily. she said she isn't resigning but will not run again for the office she's held for 24 years. it is clear, she's already starting to say her goodbyes and the ongoing scandal and legal fight are the reasons why. >> for this to be the end of my career really, really hurts, and with the way the internet is and everything, i have to put this to rest, to save the reputation that i've earned over all those years. >> reporter: 49 years, to be exact, when she first pout a badge in 1973. >> you couldn't even take test for deputy sheriff if you were a woman. that is why i was a deputy sheriff matmatron. i've

mm battles, and clara county sheriff laurie smith is retiring. says the county deserves a leader not shrouded in scandal. ktvu jesse gary spoke with her today and has more on how she came to her decision. thanks for coming over after nearly a half century in law enforcement. santa clara county sheriff laurie smith says she's had enough there will be retirement, not re election for this county's top cop. i really owe it to the residents of santa clara county, too. um not have this kind of drama ongoing. they deserve to have a leader in this position that doesn't have accusations against him. san jose mayor sam liccardo sought the ouster of the longest currently tenured california sheriff, sheriff smith must resign. and members of the board of supervisors have been catalyst for a state investigation, demanding more transparency from her office vilified. absolutely i think it's i really think it's an abuse of power 49 years ago, a fresh faced smith started her career at the sheriff's office. my title was deputy sheriff matron. that was the only job

leaders and staff can set up mass vaccination sites if needed. >>> santa clara county sheriff laurie smithspeaking on camera for the first time about her decision to not run for reelection. smith has been in the department for almost 50 years and has been sheriff for the past 24 years, but the trail blazing first woman sheriff in california has been under fire ever since a civil grand jury accused her campaign of corruption and mismanagement. last year smith talked candidly about the toll the scandal has taken on her department and how it led to the decision to leave office when her term runs out in january. >> i hope that anything that i am accused of has not tainted anybody who works here, and i think it has and i feel really, really bad about that because we have the most exceptional women and men in this organization of anywhere. >> you can watch the full conversation the sheriff had with our robert handa on our website, nbcbayarea.com. >>> up in flames. new video from the south bay. close call for a man in campbell last night when his suv caught fire. this is highway 17 and san thomas

. >> last aus, county supervi supervisor -- sheriff laurie smith overseas where one where the countyad to settle for $10 million. the state attorney general also opened a civil rights investigation into the sheriff's office looking at conditions of the county jail and allegations of misconduct. it is time that the truth comes. >> i am confident history will show the first elected woman sheriff in california is not only -- >> this is not the way to act as a sheriff. here throughout the community don't be condescending to those who are incarcerated or their families. >> joseph calle saying we dpot to keep our public safe. i think we have an opportunity to do that now. ian cull, nbc bay area news. >>> all right, you are taking a flight any time soon. mask rules are still in place for a few more weeks. the tsa extended the national mask mandate until april 18th for planes, trains and other public transportation. it is set to expire next week. the short extensions suggest the united states could be lifting the mask mandates in spring. >>> tomorrow san francisco is moving you forward easin

santa clara county sheriff laurie smith announced today that she will not run for re election after 24fice. instead she will retire at the end of her term in january. 2023 smith is facing seven counts of corruption and misconduct filed against her by a grand jury that could lead to her removal from office. the state department of justice has launched a separate investigation of the county sheriff's office. smith called the allegations spurious, saying she is proud of what she has accomplished, smith added quote . i am confident history will show the first elected woman sheriff to serve in california was not only honorable, but her accomplishments will speak far louder and be remembered longer than the false stories that will be repudiated by truth. jessie smollett has been sentenced to 150 days in jail for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack that the actors staged himself. prior to his sentencing, his family members made statements urging the judge despair small at from serving time behind bars. in the end, the judge said small it's hoax. rob chicago police of their re

sheriff laurie smith spoke on camera for the first time about her decision not to run for re-election. sheriff smith has been in the department since 1973 when she started what was called a deputy sheriff matron. it was a time she says when women were not even allowed to apply as full fledged deputies. she rose through the ranks and became the first woman sheriff in california. in reason years, however, she faced a series of controversies including a civil grand jury accusation of corruption and mismanagement. today the sheriff talked frankly with nbc bay area's robert handa about her 24 years at the helm, the toll the scandals have taken on her and her department and how all of that factored into her decision to leave when her term ends in january. >> for this to be the end of my career really, really hurts, and with the way the internet and everything, i have to put this to rest to i have a the reputation that i ermd all of those years. i'm a street fighter. i will see this through. >> reporter: then why not run again? >> it's the public. it's not fair to the public to have this kin

the santa clara sheriff laurie smith said she will not seek re-election when her term is up in januaryat decision on the heels of a set of controversies from accusations of corruption to misconduct to supervisors saying they've lost confidence in the top cop. robert handa, she said this is a difficult time for her. >> reporter: that's right. the sheriff is fighting a lot of battles. as we talked, you can

santa clara county laurie smith is not running for re-election. in a statement to the staff she said she will not miss the politics of the job but she will miss the people she's worked with. she also says her accomplishments will long outlast the false attacks against her. smith is battling corruption allegations. she's worked with, wit the law enfoent for 49 years serving the last 24 as sheriff. the vote for a new sheriff takes place this november. >>> we are moving you forward out of the pandemic as today marks the two-year anniversary of when covid was officially declared a pandemic by the world health organization. and throughout this week, we've been talking to the big city,of the bay area, san jose, san francisco and oakland about the plans for the future. we've saved possibly the most important question for last. >> yes. so we've asked each of them to outline their focus. today we are starting off with the san jose mayor sam liccardo. >> it's no secret in every big city in the west. homelessness is the biggest challenge we face so that will

. >>> embattled santa clara county sheriff laurie smith says she won't n for reelection. she plans to retire when her term ends in january. she was indicted on corruption charges in december, not long after the county board of supervisors passed a unanimous no-confidence vote peer court apartment is also the subject of a civil rights investigation. smith said in a statement that i am confident that history will show the first elected woman to serve in california was not only honorable, but her account bushman's to speak far louder and be remembered longer than the false stories that will be repudiated by truth. >>> to the skyrocketing cost of gas. averages are closing in on six dollars per gallon across the bay area. andria borba reports that no one is feeling the pain at the pump more than people who drive for a living. >> reporter: the gig economy was born and thrived in the bay area, but as gas prices inched closer to six dollars per gallon and beyond, can the model and the drivers continue to survive? this arco station in millbrae just south of sfo is a necessary pits

. >> laurie smith has just announced her retirement smith is spent 24 years as sheriff of the largest county in the bay area. and 49 years in the department, she now says that she will retire when her term ends next january. this announcement comes as smith and her office of increasingly come under pressure over the past year. she's been accused of accepting bribes in exchange for handing out concealed weapon permit. attorney general rob bonta. he's launched a civil rights investigation over her managing of the county jail. the santa clara county board of supervisors issued a vote of no confidence in the sheriff last year. and san jose mayor sam liccardo. he's been calling for her resignation for months now. but sheriff smith remained defiant in the statement announcing her resignation saying, quote, i have always served the people of santa clara county and have never engaged in any behavior that would warrant the media u.s. false legal narrative or political attacks currently in the public domain. i have always dismiss these attacks for what they are specious attempts by unsavory pol

well, santa clara county sheriff laurie smith has just announced her retirement smith spent 24 years as sheriff of the largest county in the bay area. and 49 years and the department she now says she will retire when her term ends next january. this announcement comes as smith in her office have increasingly come under fire in pressure over the past year. she's been accused of accepting bribes in exchange for handing out concealed weapon permits. attorney general rob bonta has launched a civil rights investigation over her managing of the county jail. and san jose mayor sam mcardle has been calling for her resignation for months. the sheriff smith remain defiant in a statement announcing her resignation saying, quote, i've always serve the people of santa clara county and have never engaged in any behavior that would warrant the media u.s. false legal narrative or political attacks currently in the public domain. and i've always dismissed these attacks for what they were attempts by unsavory political opponents in retribution for serving the public with honor. friends and family of c

. >>> >>> embattled santa clara county sheriff laurie smith has announced she won't run for reelection in the june primary. smith released a statement saying she will retire at the end of her term in january. it comes after the union representing rank and file deputies overwhelmingly in gorst smith's challenger. smith has been embroiled in a number of controversies. last august, the santa clara county da began at investigating smith for a pager play scheme involving concealed weapons permits. and in september, they indicted smith on corruption charges. in january, california's attorney general announced a civil rights investigation. smith wrote in her statement, quote, i am confident history will show the first elected woman to serve in california was not only honorable, but her compliments will speak louder and be remembered longer than the false stories that will be repudiated by truth. >>> developing news at a chicago. former empire actor jesse smollett has been sentenced to 150 days in county jail. the judge called him a charlatan pretending to be a victim of a hate crime, and that

sheriff, why laurie smith says she's not seeking reelection. and after the break, an emotional tribute to the silicon valley employee who was killed in a bombing in ukraine. we're going to hear from her colleagues. stay with us. >> our top story tonight at 6.30, the colleague of the silicon valley worker who was killed with her children in ukraine is talking about the tragedy tonight to mother was in the street with her children and her parents when a bomb strike hit forced to re-assess. we have reports on how the company she works for is ru

independence and sense of security back, but it will take time in oakland dion limb abc 7 news laurie smith's embattled tenure as sheriff of santa clara county is coming to an end today. she announced she will not run for re-election this year and plans to retire in january when her term ends smith has resisted calls for her resignation and recent months over a myriad over myriad of scandals, including allegations of corruption and jail mismanagement by a grand jury last december the 69 year old has held the post since 1998 and has been with the sheriff's office since 1973. coming up tackling mental health and business there are two of california's toughest problems and doctors say they're linked now leaders are laying out a plan to make some real progress will - [announcer] the more we learn about covid-19, the more questions we have. the biggest question now, what's next? what will covid bring in six months, a year? if you're feeling anxious about the future, you're not alone. calhope offers free covid-19 emotional support. call 833-317-4673, or live chat at calhope.org today. destroyed re-

more bay area news tonight, santa clara county sheriff laurie smith has just announced her retirement. >> smith has spent 24 years as sheriff of the largest county in the bay area. and 49 years in the department, she now says she'll retire when her term ends next january. the announcement comes as smith center office have increasingly come under the microscope over the past year. she's been accused of accepting bribes in exchange for handing out concealed weapon permits. attorney general rob bonta has launched a civil rights investigation over her managing of the county jail, the santa clara county board of supervisors issued a vote of no confidence in the sheriff last year. and san jose mayor sam liccardo's been calling for her resignation for months now. but sheriff smith's remains defiant in a statement announcing her resignation saying, quote, i've always serve the people of santa clara county and have never engaged in any behavior that would warrant the media us false legal narrative or political attacks currently in the public domain. i've always dismissed these attacks for what

>>a embattled santa clara county sheriff laurie smith has decided to retire. now, smith has spent 24 years as sheriff of the largest county in the bay area. the first time a woman has been in charge of the sheriff's department. she's also had 49 years in the department. now she is going to retire at the end of her term, which happens in january. the announcement comes as smith and her office have increasingly come under pressure over the past couple of years. her department has come under attack for accepting bribes in exchange for handing out concealed weapons permits. attorney general rob bonta has launched a civil rights investigation over her managing of the county jail. and in san jose, the mayor sam liccardo has been calling for her resignation for months. but sheriff smith remain defiant in a statement announcing her resignation saying that she has always served the people of santa clara county and she has done nothing wrong. former empire actor jussie smollett has been sentenced to 150 days in jail and 30 months of probation. this after he was convicte

after 24 years in office, santa clara county sheriff laurie smith will not run for re election. ll retire at the end of her term in january. 2023 smith is facing seven counts of corruption and misconduct filed against her by a grand jury that could lead to her removal from office. the state department of justice has launched a separate investigation of the santa clara county sheriff's office. smith denies the allegations and says she is proud of what she has accomplished. in a strongly worded statement, she added quote. i am confident history will show the first elected woman sheriff to serve in california was not only honorable, but her accomplishments will speak far louder. and be remembered longer than the false stories that will be repudiated by truth. eric thomas 6 17 a decision to keep part of jfk drive in golden gate park closed permanently is moving forward san francisco's em to and the record parks department voted on that resolution. last night, the city first closed some of the streets in the park two years ago when the pandemic began. but senior citizens, the disabled

santa clara county sheriff laurie smith announced her retirement today. smith has spent 24 years as sheriff of the largest county in the bay area. and 49 years in the department, she now says that she will retire when her term ends next january. this announcement comes as smith and her office have increasingly come under the microscope and criticism over the past year. she has been accused of accepting bribes in exchange for handing out permits for concealed weapons. attorney general rob bonta has lost a civil rights investigation over her managing of the county jail, the santa clara county board of supervisors issued a vote of no confidence in the sheriff last year and several as a mayor. sam liccardo has been calling for her resignation for months now the sheriff smith remained defiant in the statement announcing her resignation today saying, quote, i have always serve the people of santa clara county and have never engaged in any behavior that would warrant the media u.s. falls legal narrative or political attacks currently in the public domain i have

before they get some answers and battles santa clara county sheriff laurie smith will not run for re in that post for 24 years , smith says she'll retire at the end of her term in january of 2023. she's facing seven counts of corruption and misconduct filed against her by a grand jury. that could lead to her removal from office. the state department of justice has launched a separate investigation into the santa clara county sheriff's office. smith called the allegations spurious and said she's proud of what she's accomplished. in a statement, sheriff smith said quote i'm confident history will show the first elected woman sheriff to serve in california was not only honorable but her accomplishments will speak far louder and be remembered longer than the false stories that that will be repudiated by the truth decision to keep a stretch of jfk drive in golden gate park closed permanently. is moving forward. san francisco's em to and i reckon parks commission voted on the resolution. last night. the city first closed some of the streets in the park two years ago when the pandemic starte

. >> i think it is the best decision that laurie smith could have made. e trust with the introduced -- with the institution we understand that no leader is larger than the agency that they lead. amanda: smith has resisted calls for her resignation over a number of scandals including allegations of corruption and jail mismanagement by a grand jury last december. in january the california attorney general's office launched a civil rights investigation into the sheriff's office. on thursday her announcement read in part "the truth and evidence is actually -- absolutely clear, i have always served the people of santa clara county." >> this is an opportunity for the people to choose the new direction. amanda: residents will vote in june and the new sheriff will be sworn in in january. county da, whose office has been investigating the corruption allegations wrote "this county deserves a sheriff who has the highest integrity and the trust of the community to protect and serve fairly and professionally." >> it is a sign of relief, people showing we can start a ne

santa clara county sheriff laurie smith. she's retiring after 49 years with the sheriff's office. its sheriff , smith says she's very proud of the progress her office has made in that time. but you know what? on one interview with ktvu, south reporter jesse gary, she says the public needs someone who is not shrouded in controversy. i really owe it to the residents of santa clara county, too. um not have this kind of drama ongoing. they deserve to have a leader in this position that doesn't have accusations against him. i know the facts and i believe when the process over i will be absolutely exonerated of everything. grand jury last year, indicted smith on multiple civil corruption charges. the sheriff's office has also been criticized for several inmate deaths. san jose city leaders that includes the mayor sam liccardo. have been demanding. she stepped down, but sheriff smith says she's leaving on her own terms that is excited about the next chapter in her life. at least four people are running to become that next santa clara county sheriff candidates do include sergeant sean alle

. >> in the south bay meddled, santa clara county sheriff laurie smith is going to retire.heriff and she's been with the department for 49 years. she says she's going to retire at the end of her term, which is next january. and this as she is still facing increasing pressure and scrutiny over the past year, she's been accused of accepting bribes in exchange for handing out concealed weapons permits. attorney general rob bonta has also launched civil rights investigation over her managing of the county jail and san jose mayor sam liccardo has been calling on her to resign for months. but the sheriff remains defiant. even in her statement announcing the resignation, she says she's always served the people of santa clara county and she has done nothing wrong. >> well, this week, the florida legislature passed a bill that restricts public schools from introducing or even talking about the topic of orientation or gender identity with students kindergarten through 3rd grade. supporters argue these are topics that are best left to parents to discuss with their children, not the sc

. >> in the south bay, santa clara county sheriff laurie smith has announced her retirement. has spent 24 years as sheriff of the largest county in the bay area. and 49 years in the department now she's going to retire when her term ends next january. this announcement comes as she and her office have increasingly come under pressure over the past year. she has been accused of accepting bribes in exchange for handing out concealed weapon permits. attorney general rob bonta has launched a civil rights investigation over her managing of the county jail and san jose mayor sam liccardo has been calling for her resignation for months. sheriff smith remain defiant. however, in a statement announcing her resignation saying that she is always serve the people of santa clara county and that she has done nothing wrong. >> still ahead on the kron, 4 morning news, the giants and the a's. well, they're back. we're going to tell you about the new deal between the players and the league and what it means for our local teams. plus, the warriors making it 2 wins in a row about that. we'll hav

embattled santa clara county sheriff laurie smith will not run for re election he served 24 years of sheriff smith says that she will retire at the end of her term in january of next year. sheriff smith is facing seven counts of corruption and misconduct filed against her by a grand jury that could lead to her removal from office. the state department of justice is also launched a separate investigation of the santa clara county sheriff's office, smith said that she is proud of what she's accomplished in office. in a statement, smith added quote. i am confident history will show the first elected woman sheriff to serve in california was not only honorable, but her accomplishments will speak far louder. and be remembered longer than the false stories that will be repudiated by truth. the major league baseball lockout. it's over spring training starts on sunday yesterday, team owners and the players association reached a deal that will allow a full 162 game season. the agreement includes higher pay for younger players. along with several other changes. baseball commissioner rob manfred

santa clara county sheriff laurie smith has just announced her retirement smith has spent 24 years assheriff of the largest county in the bay area. >> and about 50 years in the department. she now says she will retire when her term ends next january. and this announcement is coming as smith and her office have increasingly becoming under pressure over the past year. she's been accused of accepting bribes in exchange for handing out concealed weapon permits. attorney general rob bonta has launched a civil rights investigation over her managing of the county jail, the santa clara county board of supervisors issued a vote of no confidence in the sheriff last year. and san jose mayor sam liccardo's been calling for her resignation for months now. but sheriff smith remain defiant. in her statement she sent out to the staff announcing her resignation saying, quote, i have always served the people of santa clara county and have never engaged in any behavior that would warrant the media animus, false legal narrative or political tax currently in the public domain. i've always dismissed these

. >> time now 6.37, in the south bay, embattled santa clara county sheriff laurie smith has decided tont 24 years as sheriff and 49 years in the department. and now she says she's going retire when her term ends next january. this comes as smith and her office have come under pressure in the past year. she's accused of accepting bribes in exchange for handing out concealed weapon permits and attorney general rob bonta has launched a civil rights investigation over her managing of the county jail. plus san jose mayor sam liccardo has been calling for along for months now offer her reservation. a rat is a resignation. the sheriff, though, remains defiant in a statement about the resignation. she says she's always served the people of santa clara county and that she has done nothing wrong. in the north bay of a youth sports league is scrambling trying to figure out how they're going to place of and get the kids from here to there because their van was stolen. this is what it looked like. it was stolen from the car, a car dealership where it was getting its catalytic converter replaced. th

embattled santa clara county sheriff laurie smith announced today. she will not run for re election after 24 years in office and will retire at the end of her term in january of 2023. smith is facing seven counts of corruption and misconduct filed against her by a grand jury that could lead to her removal from office. the state department of justice has also launched a separate investigation of the santa clara county sheriff's office. smith called the allegations spurious , saying she is proud of what she has accomplished. in a strongly worded statement, sheriff smith added quote. i am confident history will show the first elected woman sheriff to serve in california, which not only honorable, but her accomplishments will speak far louder and be remembered longer than the false stories that will be repudiated by truth. santa clara county, d a. jeff rosen commented on smith's retirement , saying, quote we will soon have a new sheriff. this county deserves a sheriff who has the highest integrity and the trust of the community to protect and serve fairl

santa clara county sheriff laurie smith says she will not run for re-election.s happens as she is fighting corruption accusations. in a message emailed to all staff yesterday, smith said while she will not miss the politics of the job, she will miss the people she's had the pleasure to work with. she went on to argue that her accomplishments will long outlast false attacks against her. smith has worked in law enforcement for 49 years, serving the last 24 hours as the sheriff of santa clara county, in fact the first woman sheriff in california. her retirement will take effect january 2023. >>> 5:48. if you're a baseball fan, there's probably a spring in your step today. i know one of our writers, rob, is certainly walking around happier this morning. baseball is back. yeah, the two sides yesterday finally reaching a deal, a new collective bargaining agreement, ending the 99-day lockout. here's what that means for the giants and a's. each open the season on april 8th. the giants, they are at home against miami. the a's will open on the road in philly. the players

embattled santa clara county sheriff laurie smith will not run for re election after 24 years in officee will retire at the end of her term in january. 2023. smith is facing seven counts of corruption and misconduct filed against her by a grand jury that could lead to her removal from office. the state department of justice has launched a separate investigation of the santa clara county sheriff's office. sheriff smith called the allegations spurious, saying she is proud of what she has accomplished. and in a strongly worded statement, smith added quote. i am confident history will show the first elected woman sheriff to serve in california was not only honorable, but her accomplishments will speak far louder and be remembered longer than the false stories that will be repudiated by truth. today congressman john garamendi led 32 fellow lawmakers in calling for congressional actions, investigations and public hearings into alleged price gouging by oil companies as americans nationwide face increasing prices at the pump. garamendi said he believes the investigation should be a top priority

. >> in the south bay, embattled santa clara county sheriff laurie smith has decided to retire.ff for 24 years and had been with the department for 49 years. and now she says she's going retire when her term ends next january. this as she and her office have increasingly come under pressure and scrutiny over the past year. she's accused of accepting bribes in exchange for handing out concealed weapon permits. also, attorney general rob bonta has launched a civil rights investigation over her management of the county jail and san jose mayor sam liccardo has been calling on her to resign for months. but sheriff smith remains defiant. even in a resignation statement saying she's always served the people of santa clara county and that she has done nothing wrong. >> we'll take a break. 38. still ahead on the kron. 4 morning news. the giants and the a's will be back on the field before you know it. a deal has been struck to save. the baseball season will have more on that coming up in a minute. plus, the warriors. how about this? they won 2 in a row. now feeling pretty good. we'll hav

well this just in this afternoon in battles, santa clara county sheriff laurie smith announcing today that she will not run for re election after 24 years in office and will retire at the end of her term in january of 2023. smith is facing seven counts of corruption and misconduct filed against her by grand jury that could lead to her removal from office. the state department of justice has also launched a separate investigation of the santa clara county sheriff's office. now smith called the allegations spurious, saying that she is proud of what she has accomplished. in a strongly worded statement, smith added quote. i am confident history will show the first elected woman sheriff to serve in california. was not only honorable, but her accomplishments will speak far louder and be remembered longer than the false stories that will be repudiated by truth. construction crew makes a disturbing discovery inside the old kaiser convention center in oakland, a body basically mummified inside a wall. investigators believe that man's body has been there for years. ktvu is christina brandon joi

now let's go to the south bay where embattled santa clara county sheriff laurie smith has decided toff for 24 years. and then also she was 49 years in the department. but now she is going to be retiring as she announced at the end of her term. so we're going to follow that. that happens in a january and we're still following the pressures that she's been under for the past year. she's accused of accepting bribes in exchange for handing out concealed weapons permits. attorney general rob bonta has launched a civil rights investigation over managing the county jail and san jose mayor sam liccardo has been calling for months now on her to resign. but sheriff smith remained defiant in her resignation statement saying in part that she's always served the people of santa clara county and that she has done nothing wrong. and today the california attorney general is going to be in the bay area talking about how to get guns off the streets. rob bonta will speak this morning at an event hosted by the san mateo county board of supervisors. it begins in about an hour at 8.30, this morning at the

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santa clara county sheriff laurie smith has just announced her retirement smith has spent 24 years asiff. >> in the largest county in the bay area and spent 49 years in the department. she now says she will be retiring when her term ends in january. the announcement comes as smith in her office have increasingly come under pressure over the past year, especially she's been accused of accepting bribes in exchange for handing out concealed weapons permits. attorney general rob bonta has launched a civil rights investigation over her managing of the county jail, the santa clara county board of supervisors issued a vote of no confidence last year and san jose mayor sam liccardo has been calling for her resignation for months now, however, sheriff smith remain defiant. and in a statement announcing her resignation, she said, quote, i have always served the people of santa clara county and have never engaged in any behavior that would warrant the media. adam, us false legal narrative or political attacks currently in the public domain. i've always dismissed these attacks for what they are s