Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Issue with the school bond
Dear Editor, On September 10, 2019 I attended a school board meeting. I was surprised that not all members...
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Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor from MUSD Board President Chris Norwood
Dear Editor: My name is Chris Norwood; I am a 40+-year resident and currently the President of the Milpitas...
Milpitas Unified School District
An interview with newly appointed MUSD Board Member Hai Minh Ngo
On August 13, after an interview process that spanned several hours, Hai Minh Ngo was appointed to Milpitas Unified...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: What is the fuss about a school board vacancy?
Dear Editor: Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) Board of Education recently filled a vacated seat using a new process,...
Elections
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...
Milpitas Unified School District
Residents protest new board member’s appointment & file petition for special election; board member Tsai threatened with recall
As some Milpitas residents took to the lectern Tuesday night to protest the appointment process behind Hai Minh Ngo...
Milpitas Unified School District
A special election for MUSD board seat could cost thousands
At the August 13 Board meeting, the Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) Board of Education appointed Hai Minh Ngo...
Community
“The Milpitas Monster” will air on September 14, 2019, on the “Creature Features” TV show
“The Milpitas Monster” will be the scary creature feature presented on the September 14, 2019, episode of the “Creature...
Headlines
Selection process of new MUSD school board member stirs up opposing views
After interviewing 8 candidates over the course of nearly 5 hours, the majority of MUSD’s Board of Education selected...
Milpitas Unified School District
Milpitas Unified Superintendent Receives Pay Bump, Contract Extension
The Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) Board of Education voted to extend Superintendent Cheryl Jordan’s contract on Tuesday. The...
Business
Dr. Larry Napolitano, DDS Celebrates 35 Years in Milpitas
You walk into the space and you feel instantly soothed. All is stable and peaceful here. The staff greets...
Personal Profile
An Interview with Assistant Police Chief Kevin Moscuzza
How many years have you served with the Milpitas Police Department? I have about 24 and a half years...
Community
MUSD School Board Passes Budget for 2019-2020 School Year
The Milpitas School Board passed the budget for the 2019-2020 school year earlier this summer, on June 11. The...
Elections
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...
Mental Health
Opinion & Testimonials: Student Stories on Mental Illness
As the world keeps changing, humans are forced to adapt to new cultures and experiences that may not have...
Community
Knights of Columbus Award Student with Calaveras Hills Community Scholarship
At this month’s Calaveras Hills Graduation Ceremony, student Elizabeth Diaz was awarded with a Calaveras Hills Community Scholarship in...
Elections
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,...
Community
Milpitas Democratic Club Hosts Board of Supervisors Forum
Note: This article was originally published in The Milpitas Beat’s May print edition. It has been slightly modified to...
Schools/Education
Technest: An Affordable Opportunity at the SJCC Milpitas College Extension
Technest. That word is packed with so much power and potential. At San Jose City College’s (SJCC) Milpitas Extension,...
Milpitas Unified School District
Opinion: Randall Shines But More Needs to be Done
I’m a teacher who came back to Randall Elementary from another school after four years. What I’ve learned from...
Children
Opinion: Let’s Inspire our Kids
In March, I had the honor and pleasure of hosting the 6th Annual STEAM showcase. We had over 240...
Milpitas Unified School District
Opinion: Let’s Honor and Support our Teachers
Did you know that this week (May 5-11) is National Teachers Appreciation Week? If you have younger kids, you’ve...
