Children
Milpitas Teen Center off to a Robust Start
On the evening of Friday, February 15, the Milpitas Teen Center hosted Friend’s Day, an event to which their...
Crime
Former Milpitas Police Officer Turns Himself In
Last summer, on July 12, 2018, Victor Madarang of Stockton (24) was sworn in to serve in the Milpitas...
Community
10 Things I Learned from Chatting with New Milpitas Fire Chief Brian Sherrard
The Milpitas Fire Department’s new Chief Brian Sherrard started work at his post on November 26, 2018, but from...
Community
Milpitas Police Department Offers Text-to-911 Service
In the 21st century, traditional 911 services are increasingly being augmented by Text-to-911 options, intended for use in emergencies...
Fire
Milpitas Structure Fire on Manferd St.
Milpitas’ holiday weekend ended with a residential fire on Manferd Street’s 400 block. It happened just before 9:30AM. Heavy...
Cartoons
Cartoon: Your Typical Milpitas Beat Informant
Artwork by: Ious Yunias Conceived by: Eric Shapiro
Transportation
VTA Service Changes in Milpitas Planned for 1/18-1/22
Between 1/18 and 1/22, VTA’s regular service will be changed up. Starting on 1/18, elevated light rail tracks are...
Crime
Milpitas Police Department Apprehends Car Thief
A call came in to the Milpitas Police Department. The caller, a concerned resident, spoke of a strange blue...
Cartoons
Cartoon: These Guys Have a Pro-Milpitas Bias
Artwork by: Ious Yunias Conceived by: Eric Shapiro
Headlines
Sinkholes Repaired on Montague Expressway
Monday traffic got a boost in Milpitas, following the completion of sinkhole repairs on Montague Expressway. Through Saturday and...
Crime
Milpitas Police Arrest Residential Burglary Suspects
Noises came from the backyard. A woman — a Milpitas resident — hurried to hide. She dialed the police....
Community
TV Show “American Pickers” Seeking Guests
Come March, 2019, the hit TV series “American Pickers” is set to shoot new episodes in California. The show’s...
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...
Crime
Drive-By Shooting Leaves Milpitas Neighborhood Shaken
Last night (1/7/19), at around 9:30pm, gunfire rang out on Easter Avenue’s 500 block… Upon arriving on the scene,...
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...
Crime
Sex Offender & Drug Users Apprehended (The Police Beat: Week of 12/23/18)
Milpitas Police Department News (Week of 12/23/18) On a routine basis, the Milpitas Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit...
Transportation
FYI: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Offering Free Rides on New Year’s Eve
Note: In light of New Year’s Eve’s status for increased drunk driving and car accidents, The Santa Clara Valley...
Government
Milpitas Councilmember Anthony Phan Apologizes
(Update — 12/20/18: Councilmember Anthony Phan has informed The Milpitas Beat that, contrary to what’s reported below, he no...
Government
An Open Letter to Councilmember Anthony Phan (Spoiler Alert: You Must Apologize)
Dear Councilmember Anthony Phan– I’ve been thinking about you a great deal lately. I’ve been thinking about...
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...
Milpitas Unified School District
Milpitas Unified School District Cancels School for Monday 11/19 & Tuesday 11/20
This afternoon, Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) Superintendent Cheryl Jordan distributed an email alert informing Milpitas families of...
