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.

Milpitas police investigating fatal shooting
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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. 

Milpitas police find missing at-risk man who walked away from hotel room

Officers said between 3 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. Stephen Tiku of Georgia walked away from his Embassy Suites Hotel room located at 901 E. Calaveras Boulevard.

New Amazon delivery hubs coming to Milpitas, Livermore

Amazon is expanding its territory in the Bay Area.The company plans to add new locations in Milpitas and Livermore.

Milpitas police arrest man suspected of punching woman during attempted robbery

The 52-year-old woman was leaving a business in the 100 block of Serra Way in Milpitas about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday when a man punched her and tried to grab her wallet from her hand, according to Milpitas police.

Milpitas teacher on leave after wearing blackface to school

Student Karrington Kenney captured the teacher dressed as Common, the rapper. The video, which the school verified as legitimate, shows the teacher's face is painted black. 

Milpitas police seeking multiple suspects in recent package thefts
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Police are seeking the community's help in identifying suspects in a series of recent package thefts from porches in the 1500 block of Centre Point Drive in Milpitas.