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Fireworks ‘Just Not Worth It’ – Celebrate Safely this Fourth of July
In time for the Fourth of July holiday, fire agencies from throughout Santa Clara County have partnered to remind residents that fireworks are illegal, dangerous and can result in fires and injuries that are easily preventable.
06/22/2021
One arrested following fire on Rengstorff Avenue
When firefighters arrived, a man was sitting near the fire and when asked to move, the man refused.
06/21/2021 2:45 p.m.
Excessive Heat Advisory
The National Weather Service has forecast a persistent heatwave for the San Francisco Bay Area this week.
06/15/2021
Police investigating death near ICON Theatre
A woman was found deceased early on June 9 near the theatre.
06/09/2021 10:54 a.m.
Sunnyvale man arrested after making false active shooter report
After an extensive search, MVPD officers were able to conclude the threat was not real and the public was safe.
06/02/2021 10:36 a.m.
Memorial Day Heat Event
The National Weather Service has forecast warm weather conditions for the San Francisco Bay Area this Memorial Day, May 31.
05/30/2021
Officer pulls man safely from road after solo vehicle crash
An Arizona man was seriously injured after his car crashed on Central Expressway and caught fire last week.
05/19/2021 12:49 p.m.
Beloved Police Chaplain Mother Champion has died
For four years, Mother Champion lit up our department with love and laughter. She will be missed.
05/17/2021 4:46 p.m.
One injured in stabbing at Sports Page Bar and Grill
A 19-year-old man is expected to survive his injuries after being stabbed once in the upper body.
05/09/2021 3:30 p.m.
Remembering former Officer William Hamilton
Hamilton proudly served the Mountain View community for nearly a decade in the 1960s and 1970s.
05/03/2021 9:00 p.m.
MVPD seeking witnesses, information in downtown assault
One man was severely injured and another was hit by a vehicle in an early Monday morning assault.
04/26/2021 12:38 p.m.
Guns taken from man after he brandishes firearm
Guns were confiscated after a man brandished a firearm in a confrontation with another Mountain View resident.
04/21/2021 9:47 p.m.
Broken Natural Gas Line in the 500 Block of Ortega Ave.
On Friday, April 16 at 9:36 a.m., Mountain View Communications received a 911 call from the 500 block of Ortega Avenue
04/16/2021
MVPD dispatch team nominated for service award
A year like no other -- and our dispatch team never once stopped providing exceptional service to those in need.
04/13/2021 12:56 p.m.
MVPD seeking witnesses in shooting that injured two
Two Mountain View teenagers were injured in a shooting Friday, and investigators are seeking additional witnesses to solve the case.
04/12/2021 2:13 p.m.
Mountain View Fire Department Launches Mobile Vaccinations
On Tuesday, April 6, the Mountain View Fire Department delivered COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible Mountain View residents who are homebound and unable to travel to a clinic.
04/06/2021
Gas Line Break in the 1000 Block of Eichler Ct.
On Monday, April 5 at 11:55 a.m., Mountain View Communications received a 911 call reporting a gas line break in the rear of a single-family residence in the 1000 block of Eichler Ct.
04/05/2021
Three arrested in connection with theft of beloved duck statue
Though Rubberta the duck was returned home safely, three people are still being held responsible for her theft.
04/02/2021 3:06 p.m.
Concord man arrested in connection with assault involving machete
One man was hit with a machete during a fight March 31, but was not seriously injured.
04/01/2021 2:40 p.m.
San Jose man arrested in connection with arson cases
Two fires set minutes apart earlier this week were connected to a man that was found at Rengstorff Park less than 24 hours later.
04/01/2021 2:19 p.m.