Milpitas police launch transparency portal

Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group Milpitas recently launched a Police Department Transparency Portal, an online platform aimed at providing the public with a deeper insight into police operations, policies and community engagement initiatives. “Our commitment to transparency is paramount in fostering trust with the community we serve,” said Milpitas Police...
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San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy used alias in double life as alleged outlaw biker

In his professional life, Christopher Bingham worked as a correctional deputy for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. But in his secret life, he used the alias “Charles Tate” to communicate with members of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang, in which sheriff’s investigators believe he was deeply immersed.

During Bingham’s preliminary hearing at the San...

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South Bay springs forth with wine and food events

Mumm Napa just launched new lines of premium domestic sparkling wines—Mumm Sparkling and Mumm Napa—while Kendall-Jackson has released two limited-edition, commemorative wines for the 150th Run for the Roses on Kentucky Derby Day. (Photo by Laura Ness)

Pebble Beach Food & Wine returned after a four-year hiatus the...

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Cupertino hits home run with Housing Element

Housing Element approved

The state Department of Housing and Community Development recently signed off on Cupertino’s Housing Element, paving the way for the city council to adopt the document that outlines how much housing should be built in Cupertino over the next eight years, and where it should go.

“Together, we’ve reached a milestone that...

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April 7-13: Oakley Police Calls

The following is a sampling of the Oakley Police Calls reported between April 7-13 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Oakley.

Person Claims to be Oakley Police Chief:

We have become aware of unknown persons claiming to be our police chief calling our residents and asking odd...

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April 7-13: Pittsburg Police Calls

The following is a sampling of the Pittsburg Police Calls reported between April 7-13  which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Pittsburg.

Arson

4/10 – 2900 block Railroad Ave.

Assault w/Deadly Weapon

4/10 – 5300 block Kirker Pass Rd.

Battery

4/8 – 1700...
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April 8-14: Richmond Police Calls

The following Richmond Police Calls are for April 8-14 .  These are the dates and recaps reported by Richmond Police. Police reported 1,998 calls for service with 37 arrests and 53 vehicle crashes.

Below is an overview of significant service activity provided by RPD patrol officers during their scheduled shifts. Please note that...

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