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The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads. The work will be funded through a $100,000 grant from the state and federal governments. “This grant funding allows us to support our ongoing … Read more
Early on a September afternoon, Santa Clara police officers Carlo Calupad and RJ Otico met Leonard Hodan, who was homeless, at Civic Center Park. By 3 p.m., Hodan had a place to stay, new clothes, a replacement for his lost phone was on the way and he had a stylish haircut. It’s all in a … Read more
Sometimes it’s the small gestures that make all the difference in the world. On Dec. 14, a group of Santa Clara Police officers gathered at Scott Lane Elementary School in Santa Clara to spend a few hours with the students. “It started last year. There’s an area near here that kind of experiences some difficulties … Read more
The Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) sadly announced the passing of K9 Argo in December. Argo was the first police dog ever purchased by the Sean M. Walsh Foundation for the SCPD. In its news release, SCPD wrote: “Argo was a phenomenal K9 and even better partner to Officer T. Gratny. Argo served the City … Read more
Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS) has arrested a ring of gas thieves who stole more than 30,000 gallons of gas from the Valero Gas Station at the intersection of E. Duane Ave. and Lawrence Expressway. On Dec. 17, DPS received a call about a theft in progress. According to the police report, a store … Read more
Silicon Valley Power (SVP) has received new accolades, this time from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). During the U.S. EPA’s Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program Annual Partner Meeting on Nov. 17, SVP was awarded the RAD Champion Award as part of the third year of the RAD Leadership Awards Program. The RAD Champion award recognizes … Read more
The County of Santa Clara wastewater monitoring program has detected a sharp increase in COVID-19 levels this past month. According to a news conference on Dec. 6, the current rise in COVID-19, along with high levels of flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) within the County, should serve as a stark reminder for everyone eligible … Read more
Sunnyvale Public Safety Officers have arrested Jesse Fausto Correa, 29 for the commission of a hate crime, along with robbery, battery and elderly abuse. On Dec. 4, just before 11 a.m., Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers arrived at 834 Lakechime Drive (Lakewood Park) after a report of an argument. Officers at the scene determined … Read more
The Leapfrog Group recognized Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara hospital with a top score of “A” in its biannual Hospital Safety Grades report, which examined and assigned letter grades to nearly 3,000 hospitals throughout the United States. Hospitals received grades based on approximately two dozen measures that analyze patient injuries, medical and medication errors, and infections. … Read more
Santa Clara police officers have received clearance to launch Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), more commonly referred to as drones. SCPD officials say drones have proven to be a valuable resource for law enforcement agencies across the country. UAS routinely serve as an aviation asset that provides a different perspective on a dangerous situation and supports … Read more