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A Tense Night, As Milpitas City Council Votes 3-2 Against Tenant Protection Ordinances

Late this past Tuesday night, tenant protections proved a no-go at Milpitas’ City Council meeting. Vice Mayor Karina Dominguez and Mayor Rich Tran voted...

Resolved: Tom Williams VS. City of Milpitas

It’s been a long road for ex-Milpitas City Manager Tom Williams. In 2016, Mayor Rich Tran ran for his first term partially on a...

City of Milpitas Looking for Businesses to Participate in Work-Readiness Program for Teens

For the first time ever, the City of Milpitas will be offering a Milpitas Youth Force (MYF) program for teens this summer. A work-readiness experience,...

Moments Captured from the César Chavez Flag-Raising in Milpitas

The past Sunday, March 31th, the City of Milpitas held a flag-raising celebration in honor of César Chavez's legacy and birthday. Chavez's sister Rita...

Milpitas City Council Not Ready to Take Action on Tenant Protections

Last night on 4/2/19: Tenant protections was the hot topic at the Milpitas City Council meeting. In a nutshell: Council couldn't take any real action,...

Tenants in Milpitas Demand Protections

It’s raining out. But that does nothing to deter Ana Naranjo and Veronica Salce from walking the streets and knocking on apartment doors. Both...

Opinion: No More Milpitas Drama

When I joined the United States Military with the Air National Guard, I was sent to the Air Force basic military training at Lackland...

Milpitas Planning Commission Welcomes Two New Commissioners

At a special Milpitas City Council meeting held on February 26, residents Timothy Alcorn and Bill Chuan were appointed to 2 open seats on...

74% of Residents Surveyed are Satisfied with the Overall Quality of Life in Milpitas

This past January, Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz, and Associates (FM3) conducted a satisfaction survey throughout Milpitas. The online and telephone survey — which was...

After Consideration, Milpitas Site Not Approved for Homeless Encampment

Milpitas residents have been in suspense over whether or not Hope Village, a homeless encampment, would relocate to our city from San Jose. The encampment’s...

Milpitas City Council Needs More Time to Consider Pilot Parking Permit Program for The Pines

Up for consideration at this past Tuesday’s Milpitas City Council meeting: A trial parking permit program for The Pines neighborhood. After nearly two hours...

Notes from the February 5, 2019 Milpitas City Council Meeting

At a 2/5/19 Council meeting that went on 'til just past midnight, the members of the Milpitas City Council (Mayor Rich Tran, Vice-Mayor Karina...

The Powers That Be in Milpitas met to discuss Your Tax Dollars (& How to Spend Them)…

Last night, I attended a City Meeting… WHO: City Manager, Department Heads, key City staff members, Police and Fire Chiefs, and all five members of...

Heads Up, Milpitas: Possible Water & Sewer Rate Increase

Milpitas' water and sewer rates are due for an increase, and City Staff have been out in the community, informing the public on the...

Sexual Harassment, Commercial Cannabis Ban, Affordable Housing, & More from 1/15 Council Meeting

  Presentations At this past Tuesday's (1/15/19) Milpitas City Council meeting, student Nithurhan Carthikeyan was commended for his e-waste project, which he started at the Milpitas...

Women Are Winning: Meet Milpitas’ New Vice Mayor Karina Dominguez

When Karina Dominguez ran for Milpitas City Council in this past November, 2018, election, she did so grassroots-style, mobilizing support from the community by...

The Lowdown on the Swear-in Ceremony at Milpitas City Hall

  At Milpitas' 12/18/18 City Council meeting, re-elected Mayor Rich Tran, along with incoming Councilmembers Karina Dominguez and Carmen Montano, were officially sworn in. It...

Outgoing Councilmembers Garry Barbadillo and Marsha Grilli Recognized

At last night’s Council meeting, two outgoing Councilmembers -- Garry Barbadillo and Marsha Grilli -- were thanked for their four years of service on...

Milpitas Councilmember Anthony Phan Apologizes

(Update -- 12/20/18: Councilmember Anthony Phan has informed The Milpitas Beat that, contrary to what's reported below, he no longer intends to run for...

Women are Winning: A Profile of New School Board Member Kelly Yip-Chuan

  This past November's election was a historic one for women. A record number of 116 women took seats in Congress. Add to this the...

An Open Letter to Councilmember Anthony Phan (Spoiler Alert: You Must Apologize)

    Dear Councilmember Anthony Phan-- I’ve been thinking about you a great deal lately. I’ve been thinking about that time back in February when you publicly lambasted...

The Beat’s Week in Photos from Social Media 12/1-12/7

Enjoy this week's round-up of photo content from The Beat's Facebook and Instagram feeds:                         ...

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