Sunnyvale deploys laser, crow effigies to disperse pesky bird population
Utilizing a green handheld laser pointer, a boombox, and crow effigies hung from trees, the city of Sunnyvale deployed new tactics to rid the city of the abundant crow population, which has become a nuisance during the pandemic.
South Bay city turns to lasers to scare off pesky crows
Each day at dusk, a dark cloud descends on downtown Sunnyvale. Like an Alfred Hitchcock movie, birds have taken over.
Officers, firefighters save 13-year-old girl threatening to jump off bridge in Sunnyvale
A group of officers and firefighters in Sunnyvale are being heralded as heroes this week after saving a 13-year-old girl, threatening to jump off a bridge. It happened on the morning of New Year’s Eve, just after 1:15 a.m.
Police in Sunnyvale are on present patrol to prevent porch pirates
A specialized team of Sunnyvale officers devote time and resources to stop holiday package thefts, burglaries and other crimes. KTVU was along for the ride to see how they're proactively policing.
Police make arrest in deadly Sunnyvale Airbnb house shooting
Sunnyvale Police conducted a specialized operation Tuesday to nab a homicide suspect who officers say is responsible for shooting two people during a party at a home rented out on Airbnb.
Police in Sunnyvale are using decoy packages to combat porch pirates
Police in Sunnyvale had a special holiday warning for porch pirates who dared to take advantage of packages left at doorsteps: "Steal a package and you may end up with more than what you wanted."
Afghan translator who helped California Army captain and family escapes to Belgium
Reza and his family have made it out of Afghanistan, hours before the suicide bombing. They're now in Brussels. Their sister in California has no idea what will happen next.
Airbnb to pursue legal action against Sunnyvale party guest
Airbnb announced the company will pursue legal claims and damages against the booking guest who held an unauthorized party earlier this month where one person died and one person was injured in a shooting.
Airbnb condemns fatal shooting at Sunnyvale rental where party got out of hand
Monday, Sunnyvale police returned to the scene of a weekend shooting that left one teenager dead, and one person hospitalized.
'Senseless gun violence:' Airbnb condemns deadly Sunnyvale shooting
Airbnb condemns the “senseless gun violence that took place in Sunnyvale” and is working with police to help with the investigation as well as to support the victim's families.
1 dead, 1 injured after Airbnb house party in Sunnyvale
Two people were shot late Saturday night at a house party involving a home that was rented out on Airbnb, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety said. One of them died.
Sunnyvale man arrested after attack on woman sleeping in bed
Jorge Diaz, 32, entered the home and attacked the woman while she was sleeping in bed. He allegedly straddled her while holding a knife to her neck and threatened to kill her if she screamed, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety said.
San Francisco named 2021's best U.S. city for summer 'vaxcation'
A new survey lists San Francisco as the top when it comes to the best city in the U.S. for those looking for a safe and fun place to visit this summer.
Despite hot housing market, residents in a Sunnyvale community unable to attract buyers
Dozens of residents at the 812-unit Plaza Del Ray mobile home park said they’re stuck, unable to attract buyers because of climbing fees that would be passed on to new buyers.
Sunnyvale man accused of elder abuse in custody after 7-hour standoff
An armed suspect in Sunnyvale, accused of elder abuse is behind bars after a seven-hour standoff ended.
Violent weekend in the Bay Area leaves 7 dead
A violent weekend in the Bay Area left seven people dead, including two teenagers in Oakland. Local leaders are encouraging the community and police departments to work together to stop the violence.
Sunnyvale man shot to death, suspect arrested on suspicion of murder
Police in Sunnyvale said officers arrested a 32-year-old man accused of fatally gunning down a victim along Tasman Drive on Saturday morning.
Police arrest Sunnyvale shooting suspect
Police say Natig Manashirov, 31, of Sunnyvale shot and killed a person on Tasman Drive, Saturday morning.
Vietnamese restaurant in Sunnyvale vandalized, disturbing note left
The owners of a Vietnamese family-owned restaurant in Sunnyvale are speaking out after their place was vandalized and a disturbing note containing a racial slur was left inside.
Suspect shoots himself in foot while struggling with Sunnyvale police
A suspect struggling while officers tried to handcuff him early Sunday at a Motel 6 in Sunnyvale managed to fire off a handgun, shooting himself in the foot, authorities said.