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Hundreds gather in Milpitas for anti-Trump No Kings rally

On Saturday, March 28, millions of people gathered at No Kings rallies around the country to demonstrate against President Donald Trump.  In Milpitas, several hundred...

Milpitas to offer free doorbell cameras to residents to boost neighborhood safety

In an effort to improve neighborhood safety and awareness, the Milpitas City Council has voted to approve the distribution of free wireless doorbell cameras...

San Francisco Shakespeare Festival brings “Julius Caesar” to Milpitas

Coming up on Saturday, March 28, the Milpitas Library (160 N. Main St.) will be presenting the play Julius Caesar as performed by the...

The new Milpitas Performing Arts Center inspires awe at ribbon-cutting

With its brand new Milpitas Performing Arts Center, the Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) has completely outdone itself.  From the spacious 557-foot theater to the...

Milpitas High students walk out of school to protest ICE

Yesterday, on what had started off as a regular Friday afternoon, a few hundred students left the Milpitas High School (MHS) campus and walked...

Assemblymember Alex Lee introduces the No Tax Breaks for ICE Contractors Act

California State Assemblymember Alex Lee on Tuesday introduced legislation called the No Tax Breaks for ICE Contractors Act, so as to steer California taxpayer...

How Milpitas High School has reduced student fights by nearly 90%

It was early in one school year at Milpitas High School (MHS) – around September-October 2023 – when Principal Greg Wohlman flagged a troubling...

15-year-old hackathon winner Savir Dillikar builds app used in 45 countries

Several months ago, Savir Dillikar was on the phone with a customer representative from Apple. His earbuds weren’t working during the call, and he...

Milpitas Wishes: Local donors step up to support community members in need

Story by: Eric Shapiro and Robert Jung The Milpitas Rotary Foundation, in a joint effort with The Milpitas Beat, has completed its 2nd annual Milpitas...

Milpitas residents raise concerns over neighborhood 5G small cell installations

Earlier this year, in February, Robert Chapman was at his home in Milpitas when he noticed utility workers outside his window, drawing lines on...

Milpitas comes alive with late-night dance party at Filipino supermarket Seafood City

It’s not every day that late-night dance parties happen at Milpitas supermarkets.  But an event called Late Night Madness transpired on December 12 and 13...

Milpitas Wishes: How to help local families this holiday season

As the holidays draw near, we’re reminded of the power of generosity—especially when it is directed toward families facing hardship here in Milpitas. The Milpitas...

Mail thefts continue to expand across residential communities in Milpitas

The mail thefts recently reported on by The Milpitas Beat have been increasing in number, with incidents now spreading beyond the Traverse community and...

Milpitas’ Shreya Srinivasan wins major table tennis championship at just 9 years old

When Shreya Srinivasan was just six years old, she went to summer camp at the India Community Center’s (ICC) Table Tennis Center on Milpitas...

Milpitas Mosque brings community together to explore Prophet Muhammad’s legacy

This past weekend in Milpitas, Baitul Baseer Mosque hosted an interfaith event dedicated to sharing the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad...

City of Milpitas and MidCon reach tentative agreement, avoiding a potential strike

A deal has been struck. A strike has been averted. This week, the City of Milpitas and the MidCon (Mid-Management and Confidential) employees bargaining unit...

How Randall World Languages School built a thriving garden

At Randall World Languages School (1300 Edsel Drive), there is a lush and peaceful garden, bursting with endless possibilities for learning, play, and exploration… The...

Milpitas mid-management employees may strike after yearlong contract dispute

The City of Milpitas might see some of its workers going on strike soon… A segment of City employees called “MidCon” (Mid-Management and Confidential employees)...

Premium indoor pickleball club to open in Milpitas at McCarthy Ranch

As pickleball continues to take the nation by storm, Milpitas residents can look forward to The Picklr – the fastest-growing pickleball franchise in North...

Milpitas Adult Education to host 5th Annual Job and Resource Fair on October 15

Milpitas Unified School District’s (MUSD) Adult Education is hosting its 5th Annual Job and Resource Fair on October 15. Located at the new Milpitas Innovation...

Residents hold Candlelight Vigil in Milpitas for Charlie Kirk

Last night, October 1, from 6pm to 9:30pm out front of Milpitas City Hall, a group of residents gathered for a candlelight vigil for...

$2.77 million grant to expand Milpitas SMART rideshare

Milpitas SMART (Simple, Mobile, Access to Reliable Transit), our city’s own on-demand rideshare provider, is becoming more and more of a staple in our...

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