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.

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.

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.

Coronavirus cases climb at Milpitas jail; first case discovered before trip to dentist

The first case was detected when a patient was scheduled to go to the dentist and was tested for COVID-19 before the appointment. When he came back positive, the sheriff said they tested his entire dorm. 

Milpitas officer fatally shoots 19-year-old who police say lunged with knife

A short time earlier, the 19-year-old man shot by Milpitas officers had stabbed and injured a 34-year-old man at an apartment in the 130 block of North Temple Drive.

Crews battle fire at South Bay recycling facility

Fire crews from three cities are responding to a brush fire that ignited Monday afternoon at a recycling facility in the South Bay.