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MUSD celebrates ribbon cutting for phase one of Innovation Campus

September 15, 2023. This date marks an important moment in Milpitas history, as it’s when the ribbon cutting for Phase 1 of the MUSD...

Milpitas’ Community Garden program still accepting applications for new plots

Milpitas’ Community Garden Program has announced a new location where city residents can grow organic vegetables while making new friends… The new addition is called...

California Social Housing bill takes a big step forward

During last night’s California State Assembly legislative session, AB 309, the social housing bill, made it out of the Senate and Assembly and got...

STEMgirls club from Milpitas High provides free STEM program to young students

When Savan Bollu walked into her AP Physics class during her junior year, she was surprised to find that there were only five girls...

Milpitas resident Juliette Gomez spreads a message of friendship in children’s book “Can I Push You?”

Juliette Gomez is on a mission.  With her children’s book “Can I Push You?,” she aims to spread a message of friendship, kindness, and standing...

End of an Era: An-Jan Feed & Pet Supply to close its doors

The Milpitas location of An-Jan Feed & Pet Supply (111 S. Main St.) put the word out last Tuesday that it will be closing,...

Milpitas City Council discusses changes to handbook: vice mayor position, salary, and seating

This past Tuesday, the Milpitas City Council held a special meeting to discuss procedures and protocols in their current handbook.  The handbook, which was originally...

Milpitas resident Jayceon Carswell wins silver medal in National Junior Olympics

Eight-year-old Jayceon Carswell has achieved something remarkable. After competing in the Junior Olympics, he took home a second place medal in the Long Jump category...

New Milpitas High School principal Greg Wohlman brings experience & grit

When Greg Wohlman was 18 years old, he left his hometown of Fargo, North Dakota – and never looked back.    “I had a driver’s license,...

The latest updates on Project Homekey’s Hillview Court Apartments

This past June, the Milpitas City Council received a report regarding the Hillview Court Apartments, located at 1000 Hillview Court.  The apartments are part of...

A nostalgic look back at Cal Skate of Milpitas

With Retro Milpitas right around the corner, The Milpitas Beat got on the phone with Chris St. Germain – the longtime co-owner of Cal...

Fancy Dancers of Milpitas perform in Oahu, Hawaii

Earlier this summer, local dance group Fancy Dancers (of Fancy Dancers, Inc., at 1491 N. Milpitas Blvd.) took a trip to Oahu, Hawaii, for...

Historic First: Inaugural class graduates from middle college in Milpitas

Back in August of 2021, a group of 13 students embarked into uncharted territory.  They entered Milpitas Middle College High School (MMCHS), an innovative program...

Omega Restaurant provides customers with a family away from home

The Beat stopped in at Omega Restaurant & Lounge (90 S. Park Victoria Dr.) on a late June weekday. The place was bustling, brimming...

Mayor Carmen Montano delivers State of the City address, citing Milpitas accomplishments

On June 22, 2023, Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano delivered a State of the City address in the Council Chambers, which was packed with community...

Milpitas’ Tamil community gathers to celebrate the Tamil New Year

Last month, on May 14, the Tamil community in Milpitas gathered together for a festive celebration to welcome in the Tamil New Year.   The event,...

Former City Manager files claim against City of Milpitas, alleging hostile work environment

In the midst of considering a potential lawsuit against the City of Milpitas, former City Manager Steve McHarris has filed a claim against the...

Milpitas Police Department hosts Tip a Cop event at Black Bear Diner

On Saturday, June 16, customers of the Milpitas Black Bear Diner (174 W. Calaveras Blvd.) were greeted by members of the Milpitas Police Department...

Chuck Gary delivers illuminating speech at Juneteenth event in Milpitas

Chuck Gary has devoted many years to making a tremendous impact on education in Milpitas. He recently delivered a speech at the Juneteenth event...

Run, don’t walk to Milpitas’ tour of Alviso Adobe Park

The City of Milpitas, with the consultation of The Milpitas Historical Society, has graced the city with an innovative tour of Alviso Adobe Park...

Milpitas community members will host first Juneteenth celebration

On June 17, a Juneteenth celebration will be happening in the Sunnyhills neighborhood.  Although the City has hosted Juneteenth events in the past, this is...

Jason Schoonover settling into his role as new Milpitas Fire Chief

Jason Schoonover officially became Milpitas’ new Fire Chief on March 27 of this year.  Although Chief Schoonover stepped into this role just a few months...

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