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New Japanese-style dessert cafe opens in Milpitas’ McCarthy Ranch

Located in Milpitas’ McCarthy Ranch area, Crepe Shibuya is a new Japanese-style dessert shop, featuring a variety of crepes, drinks, and ice creams. Crepe...

Milpitas City Council votes to put business tax measure on November ballot

Last week, on August 3, the Milpitas City Council voted unanimously to place the “City of Milpitas Local Funding Measure” on the November 2026...

George Loughborough, owner of Huntford Printing & Graphics, dies at 88

George Hunt Loughborough August 19, 1937 - May 12, 2026  George Hunt Loughborough has passed away at the age of 88.  He was the owner and president...

Built to last: Milpitas recognizes small businesses that have been thriving for 40+ years

It’s National Small Business Week, a time when the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners across the country are celebrated.  On Tuesday, May 5,...

Madison Nguyen is hired as Milpitas’ new Interim Economic Development Director

Earlier this month, Madison Nguyen was hired to step in as the City of Milpitas’ Interim Economic Development Director.  “I love it here. I'm so...

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...

From passion to purpose: How Orangetheory Fitness is energizing Milpitas

Step into Orangetheory Fitness in Milpitas (1317 McCandless Dr.) on any day of the week, and you’ll find passionate members engaging in strength training,...

Slice House pizzeria is coming to Milpitas in October 2025

Slice House by Tony Gemignani, a world-famous pizza franchise, will be setting up shop in Milpitas come October 2025.  The pizza place will be located...

Tingna Dance Studio empowers a new generation of dancers

Tingna Xu knew that something had to change.  For years, she had been bouncing around between various dance studios across the Bay Area, teaching dance...

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to open new facility in Milpitas

Rivian, a company known for manufacturing sustainable adventure vehicles, will soon be opening a new facility in Milpitas. The company is eyeing 755 Yosemite...

South Bay School of Music Arts celebrates 40th anniversary in Milpitas

The South Bay School of Music Arts, located on S. Abel Street in Milpitas, first opened its doors on December 9, 1984.  Over a span...

Gregorys Coffee opens at the Great Mall in Milpitas

The food business is something that has always come naturally to Gregory Zamfotis.  As a kid, he was deeply influenced by watching his father operate...

Milpitas Chamber of Commerce: The good, the bad, and the money

The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce has undergone various changes over the past year. In recent years, the Chamber has experienced its fair share of staff...

Dina’s Delish Cooking is open & ready to serve you in Milpitas

Last Monday, September 30, The Milpitas Beat was on hand for the ribbon-cutting at Dina’s Delish Cooking (761 Superior Road), a new Micro Enterprise...

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...

Milpitas City Council approves conditional use permit for Puff City Smoke Shop

Last Tuesday, May 7, at the Milpitas City Council meeting, Council took a recommendation from City staff to allow for the approval of a...

Local entrepreneurs gather at Small Business Expo in Milpitas

The Social Ground Foundation held the first ever Small Business Expo in Milpitas on Saturday, April 20.  With guest speakers like Vance Roush (CEO of...

Small Business Expo to take place in Milpitas in April

Coming up on Saturday, April 20, the Social Ground Foundation, a Milpitas nonprofit founded and headed by Timothy Alcorn, will be hosting the 2024...

Eugene Fortune, owner of 9Round Milpitas, is on a mission to promote health and wellness

As a kid growing up in East Oakland, Eugene Fortune needed an outlet.  He found it in boxing. He was a natural at fighting and...

Milpitas to increase police presence around shopping areas during holiday season

Over the Christmas holiday, more Milpitas Police Department (MPD) officers will be present in and near the city’s retail outlets. This is due to...

Hub61 offers authentic Pan-Indian cuisine in Milpitas

Last summer, Kiran Bondali’s neighbor, Ramakrishna Goli, approached him, asking if he’d be interested in opening up a restaurant. The pair lived next to...

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