Milpitas
CRIME & SAFETY
San Jose teen who drowned in San Joaquin River identified
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The 15-year-old boy who went missing and drowned in the San Joaquin River on Sunday was identified by the Fresno County Coroner’s Office on Tuesday. Teams searching for the missing teenager in the San Joaquin River recovered a body from the bottom of the river on Monday; the Fresno County Coroner’s Office […]
5-month-old baby stops breathing, dies at Stanford campus apartment
A baby was announced dead Monday afternoon after officials attempted to resuscitate the child that morning on the Stanford University campus. At approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday, the Stanford University Department of Public Safety notified the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office that a 5-month-old infant was not breathing at an apartment along Barnes Court on the university's campus, sheriff's officials said.Upon arrival, first responders attempted to resuscitate the child, but the baby ended up being transported to a hospital. The baby was pronounced deceased one hour later at about 12:30 p.m., the Sheriff's Office added.A preliminary investigation determined there was no foul play in the case and suggested the baby's death was an accident, sheriff's officials said.A spokesperson for the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office was not immediately available to comment further on the baby's death.
7 suspects arrested in wild San Jose sideshow
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose police announced on Monday that they have made seven arrests tied to a wild and illegal sideshow. The San Jose Police Department previously announced the arrests of two suspects but has since increased that figure. The sideshow erupted on the evening of June 15...
Big Island Community Shaken as 71-Year-Old Woman Found Strangled in Mountain View Home, Police Launch Homicide Investigation
A murder investigation has been prompted following the grim discovery of a 71-year-old woman, Yong Cha Kim, deceased inside her home on the Big Island. According to KITV, the investigation began after police, having been summoned to the residence in the 16-1100 block of Uhini Ana Road in Mountain View, found Kim with multiple injuries that raised immediate concern.
San Jose man arrested for 2 failed bank robberies
SAN JOSE, Calif. - One San Jose man went home with only the pennies in his pocket after he failed to rob two banks back in May. Now, he's been arrested. Police allege Kiet Vu entered a bank where he approached the teller with a handwritten note demanding money. The teller refused to give Vu any money and he left the bank. Two days later, Vu attempted another robbery at a different bank; this time telling the teller he had a firearm on the note.
Bay Area firefighters urge against use of illegal fireworks
San Jose city officials and firefighters alike are hoping to minimize the use of illegal fireworks in the lead-up to July Fourth festivities. The current ongoing heat wave combined with the use of illegal fireworks can lead to greatly increased fire risk, according to the San Jose Fire Department, a risk highlighted by Tuesday's early morning fire in the Concord hills, which had suspected links to use of illegal fireworks and burned around seven acres.
Driver arrested, passenger dies after car crashes into second story of San Jose home
A driver suspected of being intoxicated was arrested Saturday after she lost control and crashed into the second story of a San Jose home, killing her passenger, according to police. The solo vehicle crash happened just before 2:30 a.m. in the area of McKee Road and Francis Drive, police said.
East Bay duo charged with San Jose Safeway gas scheme
(KRON) — Two East Bay men have been charged with a scheme in which stolen credit card data was used to steal thousands of gallons of diesel fuel from South Bay Safeway gas stations. Yuniel Cordero, 40, of Oakland, is accused of committing a string of fuel thefts from Safeway locations around San Jose, Santa […]
Elmwood Correctional Facility Inmate Dies Two Days after He Was Found Unconscious in Cell
A 49-year-old inmate of the Santa Clara County Jail's Elmwood Correctional Facility died Friday, two days after being found unresponsive in his cell, the sheriff's office said. The man, whose name wasn't released, was taken into custody on June 24 by San Jose police on outstanding warrants, drug charges and...
News Alert: Pleasanton man sentenced for ‘heinous’ murder of girlfriend
Pleasanton man sentenced to 15 years to life for ‘heinous’ murder, dismemberment of girlfriend. A Pleasanton man who was found guilty of second-degree murder for killing his girlfriend almost a full year ago and dismembering her body was formally sentenced to 15 years to life in a state prison without the possibility of probation Tuesday morning in a packed courtroom in Oakland.
Armed guards escort some South Bay delivery drivers due to crime concerns
Delivery drivers in the South Bay say they're increasingly worried about becoming robbery targets. It's happening enough that at least one company, Core Mart, is now hiring armed guards to escort its drivers. NBC Bay Area contacted Core Mart's parent company, but they declined to explain why they're now providing...
Brentwood Teen, 6 Others Arrested in San Jose Sideshow Activity
The San Jose Police Department announced the arrest of 7 individuals who were involved in illegal sideshow activity, including a Brentwood teen. On June 15, 2024, at approximately 6:58 PM, the San José Police Department received multiple reports of an illegal sideshow occurring in the area of South Winchester Boulevard and Olin Avenue.
2 teens in second Hayward shooting, 1 on life support
HAYWARD, Calif. - Two teenagers, ages 17 and 18, were wounded in a shooting that left one on life support, Hayward police said Saturday. The shooting was reported about 11:11 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Industrial Boulevard, police said in a Facebook posting. The victims, both...
Highway 101 Southbound Near Gilroy Reopens After Propane Truck Fire Causes Delays
A stretch of the southbound Highway 101 near Gilroy was closed yesterday after a propane truck caught fire, causing delays and traffic diversions for several hours. According to Yahoo News, the incident occurred north of Cochrane Road in Santa Clara County, with firefighters responding to extinguish the blaze and address potential hazards. Images from the scene showed significant damage to the propane truck, with some canisters also visibly affected by the fire.
Police: 7-Eleven robbed at gunpoint in Midtown
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Palo Alto police are looking for a man who they said robbed a 7-Eleven in the Midtown neighborhood at gunpoint and assaulted a store clerk before running away late Monday night. The man reportedly entered the store at 708 Colorado Ave. shortly before midnight,...
DEA Oakland, Alameda Task Seize Enough Fentanyl to Kill 7.5 Million People; Dismantling Drug Ring in Arrests of Hunduran Narcos
Following a meticulous investigation spearheaded by the DEA Oakland in collaboration with the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force, a significant drug operation has been dismantled, resulting in the seizure of a substantial quantity of Fentanyl. The joint task operation focused on a group of individuals suspected of facilitating a substantial part of the fentanyl traffic within Alameda and San Francisco Counties. The sting operation culminated on Friday, 6/28, with search warrants being executed at multiple locations.
Santa Clara County oversight office under fire over Tasers
As the Santa Clara County Sheriff pushes to arm deputies with Tasers, one local civil rights group argues the sheriff’s oversight office acts more as a rubber stamp. In May, the county Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring voiced support for a policy outlining how deputies would use Tasers if deployed in jails and certain... The post Santa Clara County oversight office under fire over Tasers appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Express: Local teens shot in Hayward | Bay Area braces for blistering temps | San Ramon eyes 1% sales tax measure
Two teenagers from Pleasanton were shot in Hayward on Thursday night, leaving one fighting for his life in the hospital, police said on Saturday. With temperatures soaring in the Bay Area, residents should limit outdoor activities during the afternoon and evening, drink lots of water and take cooling breaks Tuesday through Friday, the National Weather Service said.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.