Family from Milpitas escapes Afghanistan during Taliban takeover
Sultan Mansoor and his family feel extremely lucky to be back in Milpitas. They are worried about other family members they had to leave behind in Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover.
VTA light rail is rolling once again
KTVU's James Torrez reports from Milpitas.
14 adorable puppies arrive to the Bay Area via plane from Colorado
14 adorable puppies are calling the Bay Area their furever home, thanks to the Humane Society Silicon Valley and a pilot who donated his time to fly them in from Colorado.
Milpitas police arrest couple in connection with human trafficking
A Milpitas couple was arrested on suspicion of pimping and pandering in connection with brothels in Milpitas, San Jose and Palo Alto, police said Wednesday.
Milpitas police trying to locate 13-year-old boy who went missing on Monday
Police detectives are trying to locate a missing 13-year-old boy last seen leaving his house in Milpitas on Monday.
1 shot in vehicle just off I-880 in Milpitas
A person was shot Monday afternoon in a vehicle on the on-ramp from East Tasman Drive to southbound Interstate Highway 880 in Milpitas, California Highway Patrol officials said.
Gang members attack inmate for cooperating with law enforcement, pour floor cleaner on his face: DA
A grand jury indicted nearly three dozen gang members on charges that they attacked a rival gang member at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas by punching him and pouring floor cleaner on his bloody face.
Bay Area Indian community’s COVID concerns for family in their homeland
While many in the Bay Area watch the coronavirus’ crushing on results on India from a distance, the fear is hitting very close to home for many who live right here.
Baja Cactus, beloved Milpitas Mexican restaurant, is closing
Wednesday marks the end of a family favorite in Milpitas. Baja Cactus Mexican Restaurant is closing after 36 years in business and customers are sad to see it go.
Man suspected in multiple Bay Area Subway sandwich shop robberies arrested
Officers with the U.S. Marshals arrested a man Wednesday wanted in connection to 13 armed robberies of Subway sandwich shops around the Bay Area.
Agents descend upon Milpitas neighborhood for child pornography investigation
Agents with the Santa Clara County Internet Crimes Against Children task force Thursday morning removed laptops, a computer hard drive, and other evidence from a nicely appointed townhome a tony section of Milpitas.
Milpitas High School graduate headed to Super Bowl on behalf of Buccaneers
When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make history playing in the first Super Bowl at their home stadium, a high school in Milpitas will be rooting for one player in particular. Buccaneers Nose Tackle Vita Vea graduated from Milpitas High School.
Great Mall shooting was actually self-inflicted gunshot wound: police
The shooting of one person yesterday at the Great Mall in Milpitas that led to an hours-long lockdown was actually a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say.
Shooting forces shoppers to shelter in place at Great Mall in Milpitas
The Great Mall in Milpitas was locked down for hours after one person was shot, police said.
Bay Area small businesses fear state-ordered shutdowns
Small businesses, already suffering from drastic changes caused by the coronavirus pandemic, are bracing for even more uncertainty as the threat of more closures continue.
Milpitas man suspected of killing his ex-girlfriend found dead in Merced County
Detectives found the body of the suspect, Kevin James Gitmed, 35, at a hotel in Merced County.
Mother pleads for daughter’s suspected killer, ex boyfriend to turn himself in
Family members identify the 40-year-old woman shot and killed at a hotel in Milpitas as Causandra Inocencio. Police have identified her ex-boyfriend as a suspect, 35-year-old Kevin James Gitmed of Gilroy and need the public’s help locating him.
77-year-old man located after he goes missing
A 77-year-old man who went missing Wednesday afternoon from Milpitas was found Thursday in San Jose, police said.
Milpitas police seek help finding missing 77-year-old man
Police in Milpitas are asking the public to watch for a 77-year-old man who hasn't been seen since leaving his home Wednesday afternoon.
Magnitude 3.3 earthquake strikes near Milpitas
The quake struck about 6 miles northeast of Milpitas.