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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...

Milpitas Chamber of Commerce recognizes winners at Awards Gala (PHOTOS)

Last Friday, September 22, at Milpitas’ Embassy Suites Hotel (901 E Calaveras Blvd.), the Milpitas Chamber of Commerce held its 2023 Awards Gala. Most of...

End of an Era: An-Jan Feed & Pet Supply to close its doors

The Milpitas location of An-Jan Feed & Pet Supply (111 S. Main St.) put the word out last Tuesday that it will be closing,...

A nostalgic look back at Cal Skate of Milpitas

With Retro Milpitas right around the corner, The Milpitas Beat got on the phone with Chris St. Germain – the longtime co-owner of Cal...

Omega Restaurant provides customers with a family away from home

The Beat stopped in at Omega Restaurant & Lounge (90 S. Park Victoria Dr.) on a late June weekday. The place was bustling, brimming...

Dragon Auto brings stellar car detailing services to Milpitas

The Milpitas Beat has begun working in partnership with the Social Ground Foundation, a nonprofit committed to empowering underserved communities by providing access to...

Mil’s Diner going strong under new ownership

Mil’s Diner is a legendary yet humble Milpitas mainstay, a cozy mini-mall-based nook offering a warm atmosphere, a friendly staff, and heaping portions of...

Milpitas Chamber of Commerce’s Board President resigns amidst organizational turmoil

The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce’s Board President Inderjit Mundra has resigned from his position and from the board.  His resignation comes amidst a period of...

Jimmy’s pool hall on Milpitas Blvd. set for its grand opening

I walked into Jimmy’s Billiards (235 S. Milpitas Blvd.) on a Wednesday afternoon. Upon entering, I heard the din of pool players, along with...

City of Milpitas hits the brakes on funding $200,000 to Chamber of Commerce

In October, the City of Milpitas wrote a letter informing the Milpitas Chamber of Commerce that it would not be able to provide the...

Milpitas Chamber of Commerce presents awards & swears in new Board of Directors

On Friday, October 21, at the Sonesta Silicon Valley Event Center, The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce presented its 2022 Awards Banquet, the first event...

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