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The Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) and Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS) are among the local law enforcement agencies “standing united against hate.” SCPD Chief Pat Nikolai and Sunnyvale DPS Chief Phan Ngo are two of more than a dozen local leaders who signed a letter written by the President of the Santa Clara … Read more
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA. – The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department has launched a new program that provides free HIV home self-test kits mailed to eligible people who request them. The program aims to increase access to HIV testing for those disproportionately impacted by HIV. The program plans to distribute 850 tests in … Read more
A San Jose man has been charged with 20 commercial burglaries, in which he and accomplices often used a saw to break into and cart away entire cash-filled ATMs from businesses. Charles Edward Hastings has also been charged with committing multiple acts of felony vandalism in connection with the burglaries. These crimes occurred in six … Read more
SAN JOSE – The newly built segment of Express Lanes stretching from US 101/CA 85 in Santa Clara County north to Whipple Ave in San Mateo County will officially open on Friday, February 11 with hours of operation from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM on weekdays. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), Caltrans and San Mateo County transportation agencies held an opening celebration Thursday, … Read more
A “smash and grab” robber who invaded a high-end sneaker store in Santa Clara multiple times late last year faces prison if convicted of charges filed earlier today. Gregory Jefferson, 19, was arrested in his Pittsburg home in January. Inside the home, Santa Clara police found 30 boxes of luxury sneakers, clothing, and hangers with … Read more
Sunnyvale’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) appears to have prevailed in its battle against holiday porch pirates. In early December, DPS sent out social media alerts that read: “Porch pirates beware, you never know what’s inside that package you’re trying to steal!” For the peak of the holiday season, the agency placed decoy packages on … Read more
Sunnyvale investigators have identified Jose Luis Salazar as the man they believe is responsible for the 2020 murder of Anthony Juarez at Baylands Park. On Aug. 15, 2020, at 4:44 pm Sunnyvale officers responded to Baylands Park (999 Caribbean Drive) on the report of a man near the restroom who had been stabbed. When officers … Read more
Santa Clara police say two teens now face felony charges after they were caught with a gun at Santa Clara Unified School District’s (SCUSD) New Valley High School. On Thursday, Dec. 9, two students were involved in a fight on campus. The students were separated and that’s when a staff member says one of the … Read more
Santa Clara police are investigating after a local small business was burglarized twice in one week. The Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) says it received a 9-1-1 call around 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 28. When officers arrived at The Fix Kicks on El Camino Real in the Santa Clara Town Center, “numerous vehicles fled in … Read more
Santa Clara County is now distributing COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 5 – 11. Immediately following the Nov. 2 approval of the vaccine by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the County announced plans to roll out the vaccine. “This is an important step in protecting our children and our community, providing relief … Read more