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Garry Barbadillo makes his case for another term on the Milpitas City Council

Garry Barbadillo is running for reelection to the Milpitas City Council, squaring off against opponents Bill Chuan, Seema Kanani, Dipak Awasthi, and Jennie Ha...

Councilmember Hon Lien launches campaign for Milpitas Mayor

Councilmember Hon Lien will be running for Milpitas mayor in this year’s upcoming election on Nov. 3. Lien is currently one of three candidates...

Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano announces she will run for re-election

Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano has announced her campaign for re-election this coming November. If she wins this coming November, it would be her third...

Councilmember Lam responds to Milpitas Police Officers’ Association’s sharp criticism

Written by: Milpitas City Coucilmember William Lam, in response to the Milpitas Police Officers' Association letter The June 8, 2026 letter from the President of...

Milpitas Vice Mayor calls for Police Union President’s resignation after scathing letter to council

Last month, on June 8, the Milpitas Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) sent an 8-page letter to the Milpitas City Council, criticizing a few of...

Seema Kanani is running for Milpitas City Council

Seema Kanani has entered the race for Milpitas City Council.  Although she’s a newcomer to the Milpitas political scene, Kanani is no stranger when it...

Willie Hopkins is appointed city manager of Milpitas

This past Tuesday evening, the Milpitas City Council voted unanimously to appoint Willie Hopkins as Milpitas’ next city manager.  “I am grateful for the confidence...

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,...

Assembly District 24 Candidate Max Hsia seeks to break Democratic stronghold

In the last few months, Max Hsia estimates he has knocked on at least a couple thousand doors. As a newcomer to politics who...

Milpitas amends ordinance to reduce special election costs

The Milpitas City Council recently voted to amend the Council Vacancy Ordinance and reduce special election costs.  What does this mean exactly?  Before this amendment, the...

Hundreds gather in Milpitas for anti-Trump No Kings rally

On Saturday, March 28, millions of people gathered at No Kings rallies around the country to demonstrate against President Donald Trump.  In Milpitas, several hundred...

Milpitas to offer free doorbell cameras to residents to boost neighborhood safety

In an effort to improve neighborhood safety and awareness, the Milpitas City Council has voted to approve the distribution of free wireless doorbell cameras...

Milpitas considers future of Cesar Chavez Plaza as State renames holiday

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill today to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day. The move came just several days before the...

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...

South Milpitas Blvd. Extension project to breathe new life into Milpitas’ transit neighborhood

It all started with a vision.  It was 2008 when the City of Milpitas first adopted its Transit Area Specific Plan (TASP), which mapped a...

Assemblymember Alex Lee introduces the No Tax Breaks for ICE Contractors Act

California State Assemblymember Alex Lee on Tuesday introduced legislation called the No Tax Breaks for ICE Contractors Act, so as to steer California taxpayer...

Milpitas Police Chief Jared Hernandez steps in as Acting City Manager

With former Milpitas Interim City Manager Deanna Santana out of the role as of the end of December 2025, the Milpitas City Council has...

Scott Sakakihara launches campaign for State Senate District 10

Democrat Scott Sakakihara has thrown his hat into the California State Senate District 10 race, the winner of which will represent Milpitas, Fremont, Fairview,...

Milpitas residents raise concerns over neighborhood 5G small cell installations

Earlier this year, in February, Robert Chapman was at his home in Milpitas when he noticed utility workers outside his window, drawing lines on...

City of Milpitas and MidCon reach tentative agreement, avoiding a potential strike

A deal has been struck. A strike has been averted. This week, the City of Milpitas and the MidCon (Mid-Management and Confidential) employees bargaining unit...

Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano announces run for California Senate District 10

Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano has announced that she is running for California Senate District 10. District 10 covers Milpitas, Hayward, Fremont, Newark, Union City, parts...

UPDATE: Milpitas City Council votes 2-1 for Chua to apologize over closed-session scheduling dispute

Yesterday, in a special meeting, the Milpitas City Council voted 2-1 for Councilmember Evelyn Chua to apologize for allegedly violating City codes and procedures...

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