Community
Opinion: It’s time for Milpitas’ elected officials to receive competitive salaries
In December, 2018, Milpitas’ Mayor Rich Tran announced his run for county supervisor. Then in June, 2019, he announced...
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Milpitas Unified School District
Opinion: The MUSD issue: an opportunity to learn & be better
When Mr. Bobay left for Texas, we knew that the school board would be challenged to fill his shoes....
Opinion
Opinion: News Organizations Should Delay Releasing Mass Shooters’ Names
Systems get gamed. That’s what happens. When a given system becomes predictable enough, exploitative parties swoop in and game...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: A Response to Eric Shapiro’s Opinion Piece on Trump
While I agree with Eric Shapiro’s opinion piece in the Beat’s that Donald Trump acts like a crime boss,...
Government
Opinion: “We can’t allow ourselves to become numb to the pain.”
We can’t allow ourselves to become numb to the pain. It’s not just another shooting, whether it happens in...
Opinion
Opinion: Time for Celebration, and for Continued Advocacy: Council Has Recognized the Affordability Problem But Not Solved It
In April and May the Milpitas City Council was asked to at least establish an emergency ordinance to protect...
Mental Health
Opinion & Testimonials: Student Stories on Mental Illness
As the world keeps changing, humans are forced to adapt to new cultures and experiences that may not have...
Milpitas Unified School District
Opinion: Shout-out to MUSD Classified Staff
As we’ve reached the end of the school year, I want to give a shout-out to the many classified...
Non-Local
Opinion: The One Tactic Required to Defeat Trump in 2020
OK, enough fooling around: How do we beat this freakin’ guy? I’ll assess this tactically, not politically. Politically, the...
Milpitas Unified School District
Opinion: Randall Shines But More Needs to be Done
I’m a teacher who came back to Randall Elementary from another school after four years. What I’ve learned from...
Business
Opinion: The Future Comes at the Expense of the Past
Toward the end of last month, on Wednesday, April 24, the Milpitas Planning Commission arrived unanimously at a historical...
Children
Opinion: Let’s Inspire our Kids
In March, I had the honor and pleasure of hosting the 6th Annual STEAM showcase. We had over 240...
Milpitas Unified School District
Opinion: Let’s Honor and Support our Teachers
Did you know that this week (May 5-11) is National Teachers Appreciation Week? If you have younger kids, you’ve...
Opinion
Opinion: Suggestions for Milpitas’ Budget Planning
After attending the March 28 Community Meeting on the Budget at which attendees were invited to contribute ideas, I...
Community
Opinion: No More Milpitas Drama
When I joined the United States Military with the Air National Guard, I was sent to the Air Force...
Opinion
Opinion: Can we ever get rid of the Odor Issues in Milpitas?
As we move toward spring, I’m looking forward to the warmer weather, sunny days, and the light breezes of...
Non-Local
Opinion: Why Louis C.K. is Funny
In the #metoo landscape, Louis C.K.’s behavior has been something of a Rorschach test. The comedian was outed for...
Animals
Opinion: Milpitas Needs a Dog Park. A Good One.
I, like some of you reading this article, am a dog owner. I’m the proud (and for...
Opinion
Opinion: On Cannabis, The People Have Spoken (but not all of them…)
Let’s be clear about a few things: The Milpitas City Council did not vote Tuesday night on...
Children
Opinion: Will We Answer The Call To Action?
Twelve victims’ lives in Thousand Oaks, California… Two victims’ lives in Tallahassee, Florida… Two victims’ lives in Springfield, Missouri…...
Opinion
Opinion: In Support of Selling Cannabis in Milpitas
It won’t come as a surprise to anyone reading this opinion piece that much has changed in the City...
Elections
Opinion: Why Tran Won
I was naive when I started writing for The Milpitas Beat. I thought I’d throw some warm coverage at...
