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Three Milpitas City Councilmembers will be in Washington D.C. this weekend

UPDATE: On January 18, The Beat learned that Councilmember Hon Lien had to cancel her D.C. trip, as there were no more hotel rooms...

Continuity and Community: Mayor Carmen Montano shares her second term plans for Milpitas

Last month, Carmen Montano began her second term as Mayor of Milpitas.  The Milpitas Beat connected with Mayor Montano to learn of her plans...

Councilmember Evelyn Chua on starting her second term on the Milpitas City Council

Last month, Councilmember Evelyn Chua was sworn in to her second term on the Milpitas City Council. The Beat asked her some questions about...

Milpitas City Council approves introduction of ordinance to address unwanted visitors on residential property

This past Tuesday night, the Milpitas City Council voted to move forward on an ordinance that would allow residents to put up signs to...

Milpitas City Council votes to rename library after former Mayor Jose Esteves

The Milpitas City Council voted last night to change the name of the Milpitas Library.  Effective immediately, the library will be named the “Milpitas Jose...

Mayor Montano focuses on Milpitas’ rich past and innovative future in State of the City address

Earlier this year, there was a celebration at Milpitas City Hall to mark the 70th anniversary of the city’s incorporation.  The celebration continued yesterday at...

City of Milpitas to provide rental assistance to low-income residents & workers

The City of Milpitas has undertaken a new measure to provide rental assistance to the city’s low-income residents and workers. In partnership with an organization...

Milpitas City Council recognizes Endometriosis Awareness Month

At last Tuesday’s meeting, the Milpitas City Council proclaimed March Endometriosis Awareness Month.  Endometriosis Awareness Month is widely observed in March each year to shed...

Bill Chuan is running for Milpitas City Council

Things are starting to warm up in this year’s Milpitas election season… Bill Chuan was the first candidate to announce that he is running for...

Milpitas introduces strict regulations on cannabis deliveries within city limits

New to California is Senate Bill 1186, a state law requiring local governments to allow medicinal cannabis deliveries. Accordingly, the Milpitas City Council has...

Milpitas City Council approves appointment of Chia-Ling Kong to Planning Commission

Milpitas resident Chia-Ling Kong was voted onto the Milpitas Planning Commission at last Tuesday's City Council meeting.  The vote was 3-2, with Mayor Carmen Montano, Vice...

Milpitas City Council votes to reappoint Evelyn Chua to Vice Mayor position

  At last week’s Milpitas City Council meeting, councilmembers voted unanimously for Evelyn Chua to continue in her role as Vice Mayor. Chua, who began...

Milpitas City employees consider going on strike during contract negotiation deadlock

Feelings of frustration are mounting for two groups of employees that work for the City of Milpitas.  These workers say they aren’t being compensated fairly...

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...

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...

Case deactivated: Milpitas Police close investigation of alleged death threats against former Councilmember Dominguez

In November of 2022, the Milpitas Police Department (MPD) opened a case to investigate alleged death threats against former Milpitas Councilmember Karina Dominguez. Dominguez...

Milpitas City Council votes not to reappoint City Manager Steve McHarris

In a special meeting earlier today, the Milpitas City Council voted 3-2 not to renew the contract of City Manager Steve McHarris.  After nearly three...

Meet the new Milpitas City Council

Milpitas has a new City Council.  Last night, residents from Milpitas and surrounding communities packed into the City Council chambers to witness Carmen Montano, the...

Milpitas City Council candidate Demetress Morris aims to build a more “cohesive community”

Former Milpitas Planning Commissioner Demetress Morris has been out on the campaign trail running for Milpitas City Council. The Milpitas Beat caught up with...

Affordable housing is Franco Perez’s focus as he campaigns for Mayor

Finding affordable housing solutions for families in the Bay Area is something that drives Franco Perez. And it’s a big part of why he's...

Milpitas City Council Candidate Isaac Stringer brings a “different point-of-view”

Isaac Stringer, a newcomer to Milpitas politics, has launched his first political campaign: he’s running for City Council and has entered the arena filled...

Update on Project Homekey’s Hillview Ct. Apartments: calls to 911, Phan hopeful, Tran enraged

Milpitas City Councilmembers all expressed concern at last Tuesday’s August 16 Council meeting when they heard reports that calls to the Milpitas Police and...

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