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...
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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...
Children
Opinion: Measure AA is a Great Investment, Vote Yes on AA
As November 6 approaches, one key measure Milpitians need to decide on is Measure AA. Measure AA is...
Environment
Opinion: Hitting Back Against Silicon Valley Clean Energy Rumors
Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) recently started providing carbon-free electricity to Milpitas residents and businesses. For those who...
Government
Opinion & Retort: Milpitas Water Rates
Following is an Opinion-Editorial penned by Robert Marini from Milpitas’ Citizens Task Force on Water Rates, expressing...
Elections
Opinion: How to Choose Who to Vote for in the Milpitas Mayoral & City Council Races
The November elections are less than a month away, and the uneasiness of having to make a decision is...
Children
Opinion: Students Thrive at Community College Extension in Milpitas
Nearly 60 Milpitas High School (MHS) students completed a college-level geometry course recently as part of a summer accelerator...
Elections
Opinion: Who Will Win 2018’s Milpitas Mayoral Race?
Going into last week’s Milpitas Beat-hosted live-streamed interview of this year’s mayoral candidates, everyone knew some...
Opinion
Opinion: Milpitas is Ready for the Arts
“It’s a struggle for me,” said Milpitas High School teacher Kaila Schwartz. “This award has been a mixed blessing.”...
Opinion
Opinion: We Must Get Rid of The Smell
First off, let me make something absolutely clear: I hate the word “smell.” I doubt any person of reason...
Opinion
Opinion: Milpitas Mayor vs. City Council
It’s been a busy week in Milpitas. In the space of two days, four City council members — Vice...
Community
The Milpitas Community Educational Endowment Achieves Milestone 10-Year Goal
Imagine setting a 10-year goal, then spending a whole decade determined to reach it. Then, imagine a step further:...
Blog
Dear Benny…there’s something you need to know…
Dear Benny– There’s something important I have to share with you, and because in a way it pertains to...
Community
The Milpitas Beat Wants to Hear Your Voice
The Milpitas Beat wants to put the word out, loud and clear: We want your Opinion-Editorial pieces...
Community
Milpitas Event Looks To “Future of Education”
When Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) Board Vice-President Chris Norwood put the word out about “The Future of...
Elections
Let’s Get Right Down To It: What do THESE GUYS bring to the table that their city council opponents do not? (Part 5 of 6)
What do you bring to the table that the other candidates do not? Timothy Alcorn: I’m bringing a...
Elections
New Housing Developments Will Bring Thousands of New Residents to Milpitas. How will our City Council Candidates handle the growth? (Part 4 of 6)
Milpitas is at the heart of Silicon Valley. A lot of tech companies and tech workers with families live,...
Elections
The Air We Breathe: Milpitas City Council Candidates Get Candid about The Odor Problem (3 of 6)
The odor from the landfills is still a big problem for citizens. How will you address? Timothy Alcorn: With...
