Former Santa Clara Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charges

Philip Cooke has plead guilty to Conspiracy. Brian Gilbert was also involved in an eBay cyberstalking attack. They're former Santa Clara Police Officers.

A former Santa Clara police sergeant has pleaded guilty in a federal court to charges of conspiracy to commit cyberstalking and conspiracy to tamper with witnesses. Philip Cooke entered the plea in front of U.S. District Court Judge in Massachusetts earlier this week. He is scheduled to return to court on Feb. 24, 2021 for … Read more

Santa Clara Police Report: October 18 – 24

The Santa Clara Police Department got multiple incident reports. One incident was an Elder Financial Abuse situation and a misuse of 9-1-1.

The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge. Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all the arrests made … Read more

Santa Clara Police Report: October 11 – 17

The Santa Clara Police Department's police report includes an incident of attempted murder involving a firearm. They also found drugs for sale.

The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge. Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all the arrests made … Read more

Man Who Embezzled Nearly $800,000 from Santa Clara Swim Club Faces More than 5 Years in Prison

John Bitter had embezzled $800,000 from the Santa Clara Swim Club when he worked there. Now, he will serve about 5 years in Prison and has to restitution.

Former Santa Clara Swim Club Head Coach and CEO John Bitter has officially admitted to embezzling more than $800,000 from his former employer. Bitter pleaded no contest to four felonies at the end of September and now faces up to five years and eight months in prison according to a spokesperson for the Santa Clara … Read more

Santa Clara Police Department: October 4 – 10

The Santa Clara Police Department had a car accident due to a suspect Driving Under the Influence. They also got a call about a Disturbance due to a party.

The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge. Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all the arrests made … Read more

Santa Clara Police Report: Sept. 27 – Oct. 3

The Santa Clara Police Department reported incidents that happened, including an attempted robbery and multiple incidents of Grand Theft.   

The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge. Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all the arrests made … Read more

Church Holds Outdoor Services After More than $150,000 in Fines from County Health Department

The North Valley Baptist Church in Santa Clara is now holding outdoor services after more than $150,000 in fines for holding indoor services.

There is an apparent ceasefire between Santa Clara County Public Health and the North Valley Baptist Church on De La Cruz Boulevard. On Sunday, Sept. 13, the church held outdoor services, complying with the health department’s health orders in regards to COVID-19. At the start of his sermon on Sunday, Jack Trieber, the lead pastor … Read more

Santa Clara Police Report: September 13 – 19

The Santa Clara Police Department had to break up a party with over 20 Santa Clara University students. There were also Burglary incidents. 

The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge. Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all the arrests made … Read more

El Camino Real Slows Down

The speed limit on El Camino Real through the City of Sunnyvale is now 35 mph. The Mayor worked with Caltrans to get the speed limit reduced.

Despite a 35 mph speed limit on El Camino Real in cities like Mountain View, that stretch of SR-82 in Sunnyvale had been posted at 40 mph for many years. Although the City of Sunnyvale has jurisdiction to amend the speed limits on many roadways in the city, El Camino Real is managed by Caltrans. … Read more

49ers Start Season in Empty Levi’s Stadium

The 49ers played at an empty Levi’s Stadium with no fans in sight. Due to health department guidelines, no fans could be at the game.

The foghorn sounded just like it would in any other game at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday and the crowd seemed to roar when Raheem Mostert ran the ball 76-yards for the first touchdown of the game, but inside the stadium and in the adjacent parking lots, it was virtually empty. For the first time in … Read more