The San Jose Police Department's search for a new police chief has ended with the promotion of Acting Police Chief Paul Joseph to the full-time position.

Joseph’s selection ends city’s hushed search for a new department leader after the departure of Anthony Mata in April.

The San Jose City Council has approved Councilmember Omar Torres’ “illness” excuse for missing its Oct. 8 meeting as a criminal probe in potential sexual misconduct involving

San Jose Councilmember Bien Doan wants proof that his colleague Omar Torres was sick earlier this month, causing him to miss a City Council meeting amid an ongoing police investigation into child sexual misconduct.

The controversy surrounding embattled San Jose Councilman Omar Torres continues to grow. The city council on Tuesday debated whether to excuse his absence from a meeting after the allegations he's facing were revealed.