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.

BART to San Jose coming June 13

The long-awaited openings of two new BART stations was announced on Tuesday. Service to Milpitas and Berryessa stations begins Saturday, June 13. 

Inmate found dead at Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas

The man, whose name is not yet being released, was booked into the county Main Jail on Monday for a violation of a court order and drug charges.

Milpitas residents opposed to plans for a new hotel

Plans to build a new La Quinta hotel in Milpitas has been met with strong opposition from neighbors who worry about traffic and their hillside views. The new hotel will be built right off Interstate 680 near the Jacklin Road exit. 

Milpitas police ask for help in fatal shooting investigation

Officers went to a home on the 100 block of Almaden Avenue at 11:56 p.m. in response to a 911 call and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound, police said.

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Police discovered the man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Anyone with information is asked to call Milpitas police.

Woman swipes bait package 8 minutes after Milpitas police place on doorstep

Authorities said on Wednesday at about 1:48 p.m. officers placed a package at the doorstep of a home on the 1500 block of McCandless Drive.