San Jose moves forward with plans to build 32,000 housing units

San Jose has been in a legal battle over the project with Santa Clara County and Milpitas since 2005. The biggest issue was the traffic and congestion new housing would create. But, with homelessness becoming a growing concern in the South Bay, all sides agree making housing more available needs to be the priority. 

DA says Milpitas police lawfully shot and killed 42 year old man

Police officers in Milpitas were in the right during a shootout that killed an armed suspect, according to a new report from the Santa Clara District Attorney's office. 

Milpitas stabbing under investigation

One person is in custody after allegedly stabbing another person at a Milpitas apartment complex.

Milpitas school district asking parents to let teachers move in

Milpitas Unified School District has put out a call to parents asking if they could rent out vacant rooms to educators.

Milpitas man arrested for sexual assaults of 15-year-old

Santa Clara County Sheriff's detectives arrested a 51-year-old Milpitas man Wednesday on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old.

Sheriff's officials seek help in locating suspect in VTA bus operator assault

Santa Clara County sheriff’s officials called on the public for its help in identifying a man wanted in connection with the assault of a Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) bus operator last month, sending him to the hospital with serious injuries. 

Coroner ID's hang glider who died in Milpitas park

The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner identified the man who died in a hang gliding accident as 58-year-old David Jacob of Fremont.

Fatal hang-gliding accident investigation examines liability waiver form

The Santa Clara County Parks Department is examining if the pilot in a fatal Milpitas hang-gliding crash filled out a required liability waiver form before launching Monday.

San Jose rookie officer, former football star, suddenly dies

The San Jose Police Department is mourning the loss of a rookie officer who died at his home Sunday. 24-year-old DeJon Packer just graduated from the police academy one year ago.

Alleged serial burglar arrested for 55 San Jose, Milpitas break-ins

Andrew Deanda, 43, of San Jose was booked into custody at the Santa Clara County Mail Jail in connection with 44 counts of burglary, nine counts of felony vandalism, grand theft, and additional misdemeanor charges.

Man charged with killing Milpitas woman found buried in his backyard

A 59-year-old Milpitas woman who had not been seen or heard from in several days was the victim of a homicide, and police said her body was exhumed Thursday in the backyard of a man who resided near her. 

Milpitas schools reverse decision to go remote amid rising omicron cases

The superintendent's office for the Milpitas Unified School District sent a note to parents informing them that all classes would be held in the classroom, reversing the school district's decision from a day earlier to temporarily go fully remote from Jan.10 to 17.

Milpitas Schools returning to distance learning for at least a week

Milpitas Unified School District announced that it will return to distance learning, by starting with a 10-day quarantine until January 18.

Christina Raymond vigil: mourners gather for woman stabbed allegedly by ex

Dozens of candles and bright bouquets of flowers marked the spot where 35-year-old Christina Raymond’s body was found in the backseat of her car. 

Man speaks out after girlfriend allegedly killed by ex in Milpitas

The boyfriend of a woman who was allegedly killed by her ex in Milpitas spoke out Tuesday, saying he is heartbroken over her slaying.