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.

Milpitas police release new video of fatal parking-lot shootout with suspect

Milpitas police on Friday released security and body camera video of a fatal parking-lot shootout with a stolen-vehicle suspect at a strip mall back in October. The suspect, who had been arrested, died a few days after the incident. 

No evidence of shooting after lockdown causes panic at Milpitas' Great Mall

The Great Mall in Milpitas is being searched following a police lockdown Friday evening due to an incident at a store when police were called. Police say there are no indications of a shooting or any victims.

Milpitas Police arrest suspect in shopping center shootout

A suspect was taken to the hospital for injuries sustained during "a prolonged exchange of gunfire" Friday afternoon, Milpitas police announced Saturday.

Parking lot shooting under investigation at Milpitas Square

A shooting, possibly involving police officers in Milpitas, is under investigation Friday evening, officials say.