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    Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force Summit
    BVNA
    • Sep 25, 2018
    • 1 min

    Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force Summit

    On October 6, Mayor Liccardo and the Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force invite you to the Annual Crime and Gang Prevention Summit. This annual summit convenes representatives from the City of San José, non-profit organizations, and local neighborhoods to build and expand partnerships that help make San José a safer place to live, work, and raise a family. Workshop Topics: Gang Awareness 102: An in-depth perspective of gang impacts The Dangers and Pitfalls of Social Media from
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    Structure Fire @ 370 Page Street
    BVNA
    • Sep 24, 2018
    • 1 min

    Structure Fire @ 370 Page Street

    Just before 2pm neighbors called 911 and reported smoke coming from 370 Page St; responding fire fighters discovered one rear residential unit in flames with the fire starting to spread to a neighboring unit, and threatening 5-6 other structures. Local streets were shut down for 2 hours as San Jose Fire worked to contain the fire and prevent it from damaging any adjacent structures, but at least one family and their pets are now displaced and looking for a new place to live.
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    Public Safety Town Hall Meeting
    BVNA
    • Aug 27, 2018
    • 1 min

    Public Safety Town Hall Meeting

    The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) has made multiple arrests, stepped up patrols, and are continuing to investigate incidents. SJPD asks anyone with a video of a crime in progress to send it to SJPD by calling 311. Please do not post on social media or send to the press. Videos that have been sent directly to the police department have been helpful in identifying suspects who have perpetrated multiple crimes. A clear video of a suspect’s face is extremely helpful to poli
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    Neighbors Detain Driver Who Struck Multiple Parked Vehicles in San Jose
    BVNA
    • Mar 26, 2018
    • 1 min

    Neighbors Detain Driver Who Struck Multiple Parked Vehicles in San Jose

    Before authorities arrived to the scene, residents in a San Jose neighborhood on Sunday took it upon themselves to detain a driver who is said to have struck multiple vehicles in the area, according to a witness. The driver is said to have crashed into numerous parked vehicles around 2 a.m. in the area of Menker Avenue just south of Scott Street, witness Alexis Rojas said. Rojas said the driver hit at least 10 vehicles. It was when the driver hit the final vehicle that neighb
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    Firearm Safe Storage Ordinance
    BVNA
    • Nov 7, 2017
    • 1 min

    Firearm Safe Storage Ordinance

    On October 17, 2017, the San Jose City Council passed the Firearm Safe Storage Ordinance, which requires firearms to be safely stored in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock upon leaving your residence. This ordinance requires the locked container to be meet state standards which can be found here: https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/gunsafe The state roster of Firearm Safety Devices can be found here https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/fsdcertlist This ordinance goes into eff
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    Lawn Parking Ordinance
    BVNA
    • Oct 6, 2017
    • 1 min

    Lawn Parking Ordinance

    The City Council enacted the Lawn Parking Ordinance in response to complaints from citizens that motor vehicles parking on lawns created visual blight in the neighbor-hood, lowered property values, and, in some cases, created a safety concern. The Ordinance prohibits parking any motor vehicle (including automobiles, trucks, boats, campers, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles) on any portion of a front yard or corner lot side yard except on an area that is paved. A “paved
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    Attempted Murder on S Willard
    BVNA
    • Aug 23, 2017
    • 1 min

    Attempted Murder on S Willard

    #Crime #Law #Murder #AttemptedMurder #SWillard
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    Attempted Murder on S Willard
    BVNA
    • Aug 19, 2017
    • 1 min

    Attempted Murder on S Willard

    #Assault #Murder #Crime #Law
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    BVNA
    • Jun 30, 2016
    • 1 min

    Stay Safe this Independence Day

    Did you know that all forms of fireworks are illegal in the City of San Jose? The City of San José fireworks ban applies to all types of fireworks. (City of San Jose Municipal Code 17.12.940) Illegal fireworks not only include large bottle rockets, roman candles, and firecrackers but also the popular ‘sparklers,’ usually reserved for younger children. Sparklers can reach over 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. They account for50 percent of fireworks-related injuries to children under
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    S Willard Stabbing
    BVNA
    • Jul 16, 2015
    • 1 min

    S Willard Stabbing

    #AttemptedMurder #Stabbing #SWillard #Law #Crime
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    CHP Bulletin 160: MINI-MOTORCYCLES (POCKET BIKES)
    BVNA
    • Jul 18, 2004
    • 1 min

    CHP Bulletin 160: MINI-MOTORCYCLES (POCKET BIKES)

    In response to concerns relating to the increased operation of mini-motorcycles (pocket bikes) on California’s streets and highways, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) provides the following enforcement guidelines with the intent to enhance public safety on all roadways and to obtain compliance with the California Vehicle Code (VC) through concerted enforcement efforts. For more information please review CHP Bulletin 160. #law
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