Only the sheriff can wear this patch,” he said. “I don't know how I’m going to feel without it in my pocket anymore.” Wearing the sheriff's badge on his chest may be some consolation.

Former Palo Alto police Chief Robert “Bob” Jonsen declared victory in a tight race with Kevin Jensen for Santa Clara County sheriff on Friday evening, but Jensen said he isn’t conceding yet.

Ventura County Sheriff-elect Bill Ayub selected two agency veterans ... was an important step for his administration. “I don’t want to be surrounded by people who all think alike,” Ayub ...