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A group of Santa Clara citizens gathered in the Margie Edinger Meeting Room of the Central Library on Nov. 9 to participate in another “Chat with the Chief” held by the Santa Clara Chief of Police Michael Sellers. Sellers started the chat by briefing the audience on how he got started and some of his … Read more
Diners had no cause for alarm November 12 when Santa Clara Assistant Chief of Police Chief Dan Winter strode into the Fish Market Restaurant, 3775 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. It was not a crime scene. Rather it was the scene at lunch and dinner of the annual fall Tip-A-Cop fundraiser benefitting local Special Olympics … Read more
On Sunday, Nov.1, over 800 people, adults and children, got up bright and early and congregated at Santa Clara University’s Buck Shaw Stadium to participate in the Santa Clara Firefighter Foundation’s inaugural Firehouse Run. Shortly after Miss Silicon Valley Melissa Bowling sang the National Anthem, runners zoomed off while walkers followed behind. With the options … Read more
At the Oct. 13 City Council meeting, the Rotary Club of Santa Clara (www.santaclararotary.org) donated $10,000 to the Sean M. Walsh K-9 Memorial Foundation (www.seansk9s.org) to purchase and train a new police dog for the Santa Clara Police Department. “The Santa Clara Police Department is appreciative of the generous contributions from the Rotary Club of Santa … Read more
Fourteen firefighters from the Santa Clara Fire Department responded to the recent wildfires in Northern California according to Chief Bill Kelly. Their assignments lasted about eight days as they protected structures and helped people evacuate their homes. To educate the public about the work of a firefighter, the Santa Clara Fire Department hosted its annual … Read more
As students and parents get back into the school routine, traffic safety is just as important as school supplies and bell schedules. The Santa Clara Police Department urges parents to review these reminders and talk to students about getting to and from school safely. For Drivers Budget extra travel time. School areas are congested. Allow … Read more
It was all smiles at the Fourth Annual Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament for Special Olympics Northern California on Aug. 28. Held at Santa Clara’s The Bay Club, for the second year in a row, the event, organized by the Santa Clara Police Officers’ Association to raise money for SONC and support Olympians as they fulfill … Read more
“On March 24, 2002, at 4:30 p.m., officers made what appeared to be a routine traffic stop of a vehicle in the area of Pomeroy and El Camino Real. We know there is no such thing as a routine traffic stop,” begins Santa Clara Police Department Chief Michael Sellers as he retells the harrowing story … Read more
Vehicle Break-Ins are one of the most common crimes. They are usually random and are a crime of opportunity. SCPD gives the following crime prevention tips to protect your vehicle and valuables. Vehicle Break-in Prevention Tips Always lock your vehicle – An unlocked vehicle is an open invitation to a thief. Lock your vehicle even … Read more
Case Number: 15-4065 Date: April 8, 2015 Time: 7:25 AM Location: 2211 Monroe Street, Santa Clara Summary: On Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at around 7:25 a.m., officers responded to the report of a possible armed robbery at Petro Fuel gas station. The initial report stated there was a victim of a gunshot at the gas … Read more