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Kong and Ngo pull papers to run for MUSD Board seat

Chia-Ling Kong and Minh Ngo have pulled papers to run in the upcoming Special Election for the open Milpitas...

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Milpitas Councilmember Carmen Montano enters Assembly race

In an early fall addition to 2020’s Assembly District 25 race, Milpitas City Councilmember Carmen Montano has officially declared...

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Milpitas Vice Mayor Karina Dominguez exits State Assembly race

Milpitas’ Vice Mayor Karina Dominguez has officially dropped out of the race for State Assembly. On Facebook, in the...

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Political outsider Natasha Gupta jumps into State Assembly race

The assembly race for the seat to be vacated by Kansen Chu in the 25th district now has a...

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State Assembly Candidate Anna Song Endorsed by Mayor Rich Tran

“Loyal, trustworthy, and committed to the community.” These were the words with which Mayor Rich Tran described 25th Assembly...

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Milpitas Mayor Rich Tran Bows out of State Assembly Race, Plans to Run for Third Mayoral Term Instead

In an exclusive interview with The Milpitas Beat, Mayor Rich Tran said that he was withdrawing from the State...

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Assemblymember Race Heats Up: Vice Mayor Karina Dominguez, Alex Lee, & Bob Brunton All Enter Contest

Within the last couple of weeks, a few new candidates announced they’d be joining the Assemblymember race for AD25,...

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Women Are Winning: Meet Milpitas’ New Vice Mayor Karina Dominguez

When Karina Dominguez ran for Milpitas City Council in this past November, 2018, election, she did so grassroots-style, mobilizing...

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The Lowdown on the Swear-in Ceremony at Milpitas City Hall

  At Milpitas’ 12/18/18 City Council meeting, re-elected Mayor Rich Tran, along with incoming Councilmembers Karina Dominguez and Carmen...

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Women are Winning: A Profile of New School Board Member Kelly Yip-Chuan

  This past November’s election was a historic one for women. A record number of 116 women took seats...

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Opinion: Why Tran Won

I was naive when I started writing for The Milpitas Beat. I thought I’d throw some warm coverage at...

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Mayor Rich Tran Wins Second Term, while Carmen Montano and Karina Dominguez Win Councilmember Seats

    Milpitas voters made a very clear, decisive choice this election:  With 46.9% of the vote (a total...

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Community Events Calendar

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Dec
7
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Sunnyhills Community Breakfast @ San Jose City College Extension
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Dec 7 @ 8:00 am

The topics for Sunnyhills Community Breakfasts have already been set and you are invited to join us on Saturday, December 7 at 8am for coffee or tea, a light breakfast, and a slice of democracy at the San Jose City College Extension on Escuela Parkway.

Our December breakfast is our annual meeting, but everyone is invited – please come share your ideas. We’ll brainstorm topics for upcoming breakfasts, suggest projects and issues for the Association to tackle, and of course elect our 2020 board. If you or someone you know would like to serve on our board please submit a nomination by November 25.

Our monthly breakfast is free and open to all. Donations are gratefully accepted. Please join us!

Join us for coffee, tea, and a light breakfast at 8:00 AM in classroom 3 at the San Jose City College Extension, 1450 Escuela Parkway, Milpitas (just South of Russell Middle School).

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Friends’ One Day Book Sale at the Milpitas Library @ Milpitas Library Group Study Room A
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Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

A special one-day used book sale!  The Friends will be selling Children’s Books, Holiday Books,  Coffee Table Books, CDs & DVDs Blank Journals & more!

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Milk & Cookies with Santa @ Milpitas Community Center Auditorium
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Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

10:00AM-11:00AM
12:00PM-1:00PM
2:00PM-3:00PM (Inclusive/Special Needs)

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Santa and Crafts for Kids @ Milpitas Library
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Dec 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Santa Claus is coming to Milpitas Library!  Come along and visit with Santa and make some fun crafts (for kids) in the Auditorium from 11 am to 12 pm.

This event is free and open to all.  Note: this is a very popular event, tickets will be given out 10 minutes before doors open for a visit with Santa.  One photograph per family – thanks!

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Family Movie Matinee featuring Elf @ Milpitas Library
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Dec 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for a special Family Movie Matinee showing of Elf in the Children’s Activity Room at 2pm.  This program is family friendly and free!

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Dec
9
Mon
Milpitas Rotary Club Meeting @ Dave & Buster's
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Dec 9 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

On Monday, December 9, The Milpitas Rotary Club will present their lunch program (Noon to 1:15 PM) at Dave & Buster’s featuring our Speakers Milpitas Unified School District Superintendent Cheryl Jordan and School Board President Chris Norwood who will discuss School Safety and Security.

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Mental Health 101 @ Barbara Lee Senior Center
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Dec 9 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Milpitas HOPE is proud to host a Mental Health 101 training for our community.

Mental Health 101 provides foundational information about mental health and mental illness, the difference between the two, and how mental health challenges may look different in different people or cultures. If interested please register at the Barbara Lee Senior Center Front Desk or call (408) 586 3400.

 

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Dec
10
Tue
Milpitas Chamber Business Breakfast – Speaker: Karen Hahn @ Milpitas Senior Center
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Dec 10 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am

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Dec
11
Wed
Community Conversations @ San Jose City College, Milpitas Extension
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Dec 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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Dec
13
Fri
Black Tie Fundraiser @ TA's Restaurant
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Dec 13 @ 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm

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