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...
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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...
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...
City Council
Milpitas City Council Not Ready to Take Action on Tenant Protections
Last night on 4/2/19: Tenant protections was the hot topic at the Milpitas City Council meeting. In a nutshell:...
Community
74% of Residents Surveyed are Satisfied with the Overall Quality of Life in Milpitas
This past January, Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz, and Associates (FM3) conducted a satisfaction survey throughout Milpitas. The online and...
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...
