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TEDx Milpitas debuts September 28 with theme of resilience

Months back, Milpitas resident Adesh Mehta was talking to a friend about how the Silicon Valley didn't seem to have any kind of ecosystem...

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,...

Sutter Health opens a new primary care center in Milpitas

Sutter Health is in the midst of a bold expansion plan.  Earlier this month, the not-for-profit healthcare system opened one of its newest locations –...

Federal budget cuts could deepen homelessness crisis, Milpitas nonprofit warns at conference

This past Saturday, August 23, at the Milpitas Police Department (1275 N. Milpitas Blvd.) conference room, local nonprofit Hope for the Unhoused (H4U) hosted...

TownPlace Suites by Marriott Milpitas Silicon Valley undergoes a major upgrade

TownPlace Suites by Marriott Milpitas Silicon Valley (1428 Falcon Drive) has undergone a major upgrade. The two-story hotel, which has 142 suites, now boasts fresh...

Bodhi Meditation marks 34 years with community celebration in Milpitas

Coming up on August 3, 2025, Bodhi Meditation Silicon Valley (919 Hanson Ct.) will be hosting a gathering called Cultural Unity in Wellness: A...

Milpitas celebrates renaming of library in honor of former mayor Jose Esteves

Last September, the Milpitas City Council voted to rename the Milpitas Library after former Mayor Jose Esteves.  This past weekend, on July 19, hundreds of...

Great Mall welcomes 18 new retail and dining options in 2025

2025 has already been a big year for The Great Mall (447 Great Mall Drive)… Since the beginning of this year, they’ve opened a total...

Milpitas woman arrested after falsely reporting 9-year-old son missing

On the morning of July 3, Rohnita Prasad reported her 9-year-old, Harshail Kumar, as missing.  But after the Milpitas Police Department investigated, they found that...

Milpitas residents rally against Trump policies in nationwide day of protest

On Saturday, June 14, over 5 million people across the U.S. participated in No Kings protests to show their opposition to President Donald Trump...

Musical artist Chizuko to perform at Milpitas Juneteenth celebration

Singer and Songwriter Chizuko will be performing at the Juneteenth celebration in Milpitas on June 21.  Chizuko, who originally grew up in Milpitas, is thrilled...

Rancho Middle School art teacher Jim Coulson retires after 25 years

Jim Coulson isn’t sure what he’s going to do with all his ties. For over two decades, he’s been greeting his students at the...

California bill aims to help muralists get more work — in Milpitas & beyond

Milpitas hosts a growing number of visually striking murals. In recent days, though, attention has turned to longstanding California state regulations that compel muralists...

Hands Off protestors rally against Trump administration at Milpitas City Hall

Community members came together on Saturday to protest against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk in front of Milpitas City Hall, as part...

Hidden gem in Milpitas: A Cow Sanctuary in the hills

Tucked away in the hills of Milpitas is a peaceful place where all time seems to stop… This place is known as Sri Krishna Balaram...

Milpitas boxer Jaiya Chavez, 9, wins debut fight

Jaiya Chavez is a nine-year-old force of nature.  She recently won her first amateur boxing match in a unanimous decision – and she also received...

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 City Council discusses raising Mayor and Councilmember salaries

Last year – on January 1, 2024 – a section of the California Government Code that details allowable salaries for non-charter cities like Milpitas...

$3300 in gifts delivered to families of Milpitas Wishes Program

Norma Morales, an SLS Supervisor of Well-Being of Immigrant and Refugee support for the Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD), has always looked for ways...

The Kiwanis Club of Milpitas & its legacy of positivity

Sponsored by Milpitas Charity Bingo. For over three decades now, the Kiwanis Club of Milpitas has worked to provide mentoring and support to youth in...

Triple Threat Theatre Foundation is boosting the performing arts in Milpitas & beyond

This article is sponsored by Milpitas Charity Bingo.  Milpitas is not a city that is known for its performing arts community, but that community does...

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