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NJROTC offers pathways and opportunities to MHS students: Let’s find ways to keep it going

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The Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) program at Milpitas High School is a 48-year program that offers high school students the opportunity...
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It’s February… How Are Those New Year’s Resolutions Coming?

Vanessa Dueck -
Weight loss. Muscle gain. Read more. Drink more water. Skip that second cup of coffee. Less alcohol. More vegetables. Less scrolling. Less Netflix. Wake...
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The Milpitas Monster is back for Halloween

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After a 3-year pandemic retreat, The Milpitas Monster will be screening on Oct 30th, 2023 at the Great Mall Cinemark Century Theaters.  Four Milpitas Monster Patrons...
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Valley Water completes project to protect Milpitas residents and businesses from flooding

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Later this month, Valley Water will be hosting an event to celebrate the completion of the Lower Penitencia Creek Improvements Project in Milpitas, one...
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Reflecting on the loss of my sister during Mental Health Awareness Month

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The conversation about the stigma of mental health illnesses and the changes that are necessary to support those suffering has increased. But I’ve observed...
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High school students crash into abandoned RV on Railroad Avenue

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Yesterday, at about 1:50pm, an older model Acura slammed into an abandoned RV on Railroad Ave. The vehicle contained four high school students, all...
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McCandless Park in Milpitas is a major disappointment — and it hasn’t even opened yet

Vanessa Dueck -
When I moved into the surrounding area four years ago with my family, we were promised that the giant property sitting beside Mabel Mattos...
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Silicon Valley’s Ahmadiyya community to host annual interfaith event at Milpitas Mosque

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During the thirty days of Ramadan, which begins this year on March 23rd, Muslims around the world abstain from food and drink from dawn...
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Supervisor Otto Lee: 2022 Year In Review

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Dear Neighbors: Greetings and wishing you and your loved ones the best in 2023. The new year is a time for hope, and a time...
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I finally understand New Year’s resolutions

Vanessa Dueck -
I have never been one to make New Year's resolutions…except when I was in high school. All of my resolutions back then revolved around...
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Amidst the holiday season, local Milpitas mosque prepares food for homeless population

Ayilah Chaudhary -
Amidst the holiday season, religions around the world are emphasizing the need to give back to disadvantaged populations. This last Sunday, children between the...
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Islam and the education of women

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When you see a hijab (head covering)-clad woman walk by, what is the first thought that crosses your mind?  Be honest.  “People are shocked to see...
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Milpitas history: The many lives of Leapin’ Lena

Joseph Ehardt -
After you park in the garage of the Milpitas Public Library, you will walk by a display of the Milpitas Historical Society’s Leapin’ Lena...
Art

Peace Love Unity exhibit held at Milpitas Library

Maria Denise Cuenca -
On Saturday, August 20th, Omniware Networks and the World Association of Young Artists jointly hosted a Peace Love Unity exhibit at the Milpitas Library.  The...
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Assemblymember candidate Bob Brunton sets his sights on November election

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After passing the California State Assembly District 24 primary, Bob Brunton has high hopes about the upcoming November election. Brunton, a Republican, has lived...
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Milpitas works to create its first ever Women’s Task Force

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For the past two years, the Milpitas City Council has worked toward creating the City’s first-ever Women’s Task Force. The idea of a Women’s...
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“Love the hell out of them” – The blueprint John Lewis left us

Brittany Talissa King -
Yesterday marks two years since the passing of American hero and Congressman, John Lewis. Before he held office in D.C., Lewis was the budding...
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With attack ads focusing on him, Assemblymember Alex Lee responds

Maria Denise Cuenca -
In the past month, a variety of anti-Alex Lee ads have been circulating. These ads have criticized Lee for engaging in “monkey business,” said...
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Are we willing to address gun violence?

Rob Jung -
Here we go again. Another mass shooting. Another community in pain, especially when so many were so young and innocent. And another cry for...
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Program helps previously incarcerated youth return to their communities

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When it comes to bringing previously incarcerated youth back into their communities, many turn to Fresh Lifelines for Youth’s Reentry Program. Fresh Lifelines for Youth...
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I have had two abortions and, if you’re anti-choice, we can’t be friends.

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I have had two abortions and, if you're anti-choice, we can't be friends. The first pregnancy resulted from sexual assault, although it wasn't quite as...
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Democrats Agree We Need To Get Foreign Money Out Of California Elections…But Kansen Chu Doesn’t Get It

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It’s hard to believe that I need to write this opinion piece but Milpitas Beat requested it, so here it is. There is broad consensus...
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