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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...

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...

MUSD middle school students recognized for their STEM work in MAGIC program

When Ira Pramanick observed that young girls were often discouraged from pursuing STEM, she decided to do something about it. Ira started the More Active...

Redefining Education: Milpitas High School Extension at the Innovation Campus prepares students for the future

Imagine walking into a high school classroom where the students are relaxed, focused, and deeply engaged in their work.  Imagine it’s a space where endless...

Motorcyclist dies after traffic collision on Kennedy Drive in Milpitas

On Friday, May 9, at around 2:40pm, a car and a motorcycle collided near Kennedy Drive’s 1500 block. A parked car also got hit...

Assemblymember Alex Lee’s bill aims to keep local journalism healthy in California

Currently moving through California’s legislative process is AB 611, the Keep News Independent Act, a bill introduced by Assemblymember Alex Lee to help support...

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...

Milpitas hires Deanna Santana as Interim City Manager

With former Milpitas City Manager Ned Thomas now out of the position, the Milpitas City Council has appointed Deanna J. Santana to the role...

Sattvic Meals Foundation in Milpitas is committed to addressing student hunger

Last month, on March 8, the Sattvic Meals Foundation officially held its grand launch, drawing in dignitaries and community members from across the Bay...

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...

Court orders former Milpitas Mayor Rich Tran to pay sanctions for failing to appear for deposition in lawsuit

There’s been yet another installment in the ongoing legal battle between former Milpitas City Manager Steve McHarris and the City of Milpitas – and...

Milpitas teachers demand fair salary increase

Milpitas teachers and classified staff members came out full-force to the Milpitas Unified School District’s (MUSD) March 11 board meeting to demand a fair...

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...

Mail theft concerns prompt new signage at Milpitas Post Office

In the past couple weeks, The Milpitas Post Office has put up signage near its postal boxes warning users not to drop off mail...

Milpitas receives total of $5 million in grants for traffic and pedestrian safety

Close to $5 million in federal funding has been granted to the City of Milpitas for the sake of improving its traffic and pedestrian...

Milpitas City Council accepts the resignation of City Manager Ned Thomas

At a special closed session meeting on February 11, the Milpitas City Council unanimously accepted City Manager Ned Thomas’ letter of resignation.  The City Council...

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...

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