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Reflecting on the loss of my sister during Mental Health Awareness Month

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The conversation about the stigma of mental health illnesses and the changes that are necessary to support those suffering has increased. But I’ve observed...
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High school students crash into abandoned RV on Railroad Avenue

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Yesterday, at about 1:50pm, an older model Acura slammed into an abandoned RV on Railroad Ave. The vehicle contained four high school students, all...
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McCandless Park in Milpitas is a major disappointment — and it hasn’t even opened yet

Vanessa Dueck -
When I moved into the surrounding area four years ago with my family, we were promised that the giant property sitting beside Mabel Mattos...
Community

Silicon Valley’s Ahmadiyya community to host annual interfaith event at Milpitas Mosque

Ayilah Chaudhary -
During the thirty days of Ramadan, which begins this year on March 23rd, Muslims around the world abstain from food and drink from dawn...
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Supervisor Otto Lee: 2022 Year In Review

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Dear Neighbors: Greetings and wishing you and your loved ones the best in 2023. The new year is a time for hope, and a time...
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I finally understand New Year’s resolutions

Vanessa Dueck -
I have never been one to make New Year's resolutions…except when I was in high school. All of my resolutions back then revolved around...
Community

Amidst the holiday season, local Milpitas mosque prepares food for homeless population

Ayilah Chaudhary -
Amidst the holiday season, religions around the world are emphasizing the need to give back to disadvantaged populations. This last Sunday, children between the...
At Home

Islam and the education of women

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When you see a hijab (head covering)-clad woman walk by, what is the first thought that crosses your mind?  Be honest.  “People are shocked to see...
Community

Milpitas history: The many lives of Leapin’ Lena

Joseph Ehardt -
After you park in the garage of the Milpitas Public Library, you will walk by a display of the Milpitas Historical Society’s Leapin’ Lena...
Art

Peace Love Unity exhibit held at Milpitas Library

Maria Denise Cuenca -
On Saturday, August 20th, Omniware Networks and the World Association of Young Artists jointly hosted a Peace Love Unity exhibit at the Milpitas Library.  The...
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Assemblymember candidate Bob Brunton sets his sights on November election

Maria Denise Cuenca -
After passing the California State Assembly District 24 primary, Bob Brunton has high hopes about the upcoming November election. Brunton, a Republican, has lived...
City Council

Milpitas works to create its first ever Women’s Task Force

Maria Denise Cuenca -
For the past two years, the Milpitas City Council has worked toward creating the City’s first-ever Women’s Task Force. The idea of a Women’s...
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“Love the hell out of them” – The blueprint John Lewis left us

Brittany Talissa King -
Yesterday marks two years since the passing of American hero and Congressman, John Lewis. Before he held office in D.C., Lewis was the budding...
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With attack ads focusing on him, Assemblymember Alex Lee responds

Maria Denise Cuenca -
In the past month, a variety of anti-Alex Lee ads have been circulating. These ads have criticized Lee for engaging in “monkey business,” said...
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Are we willing to address gun violence?

Rob Jung -
Here we go again. Another mass shooting. Another community in pain, especially when so many were so young and innocent. And another cry for...
Community

Program helps previously incarcerated youth return to their communities

Maria Denise Cuenca -
When it comes to bringing previously incarcerated youth back into their communities, many turn to Fresh Lifelines for Youth’s Reentry Program. Fresh Lifelines for Youth...
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I have had two abortions and, if you’re anti-choice, we can’t be friends.

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I have had two abortions and, if you're anti-choice, we can't be friends. The first pregnancy resulted from sexual assault, although it wasn't quite as...
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Democrats Agree We Need To Get Foreign Money Out Of California Elections…But Kansen Chu Doesn’t Get It

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It’s hard to believe that I need to write this opinion piece but Milpitas Beat requested it, so here it is. There is broad consensus...
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Event Recap: Presentation & discussion on women’s rights in Islam

Ayilah Chaudhary -
The Covid-19 pandemic has made inequality — particularly among minorities, people of color and especially women — very apparent. The lockdown emphasizes the existing...
Affordable Housing

Sunnyhills tenants at risk of losing apartments, seek help of Milpitas community

Maria Denise Cuenca -
This article has been updated.  The tenants of the Sunnyhills apartments are at risk of losing their homes after the owner of the complex, JMK...
City Council

Homelessness Task Force recommendations presented to City Council

Maria Denise Cuenca -
For the past few months, the issue of homelessness has been something the Milpitas City Council has attempted to address. In order to tackle...
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I’m Worried About Masks Coming Off In Schools March 12th, But Not for the Reason You Think

Vanessa Dueck -
It’s happening. The day we’ve all been waiting for… or feared… or have mixed emotions about… or resigned ourselves to never happening at all...
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