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Milpitas Councilmember Hon Lien files lawsuit against former Vice Mayor Karina Dominguez

Note: This article has been updated with new information.  Milpitas Councilmember Hon Lien filed a formal complaint earlier this month against former Vice Mayor Karina...

Three Milpitas City Councilmembers will be in Washington D.C. this weekend

UPDATE: On January 18, The Beat learned that Councilmember Hon Lien had to cancel her D.C. trip, as there were no more hotel rooms...

Ex-city manager seeks to penalize Milpitas, claims former mayor Rich Tran refused to appear

The legal battle between former Milpitas City Manager Steve McHarris and the City of Milpitas continues…  Last week, court documents showed that McHarris filed a...

Ned Thomas poised to leave Milpitas for City Manager position in Boulder City, Nevada

After having served as City Manager of Milpitas for the last 15 months, it looks like Ned Thomas is headed elsewhere.  This evening, the Council...

William Lam looks forward to 4-year term on Milpitas City Council

A newcomer to Milpitas' political scene, William Lam was sworn into office as a Councilmember on December 10, 2024. The Beat had an opportunity...

Milpitas Fire Department deploys 9 firefighters and 2 fire engines to help with Los Angeles wildfires

Currently, in the Los Angeles fires, 10 people have died and 9,000 structures have been reported as destroyed or damaged.  Earlier this week, California Governor...

$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...

A new chapter begins for the Milpitas City Council

Last night, William Lam was sworn in as a new councilmember, and both Mayor Carmen Montano and Councilmember Evelyn Chua were also sworn in...

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...

Milpitas shares efforts to support unhoused and at-risk residents

The City of Milpitas has publicized information about actions it has undertaken recently to ease the local homelessness problem. The City has been active...

Anti-Asian hate messaging spray-painted across candidates’ campaign signs in Milpitas

Anti-Asian hate crimes can happen anywhere – even in a small, Asian-majority community like Milpitas.  This morning, Bill Chuan, a candidate for Milpitas City Council,...

Milpitas Councilmember fears for her safety after encounter with former Vice Mayor

On Wednesday, October 9, The Milpitas Beat held a Mayoral Candidate Forum in the Milpitas Library auditorium. After that forum, an incident occured that...

Milpitas resident Jennifer Torai receives prestigious ATHENA Emerging Professional Leadership Award

Earlier this month, on October 1, Milpitas resident Jennifer Torai received the ATHENA Emerging Professional Leadership Award from the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce.  Each...

Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano sets her sights on winning re-election

Current Mayor Carmen Montano has served two terms as a Milpitas City Councilmember: one from 2012-2016 and the other from 2018-2022.  After her second Council...

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...

Juliette Gomez is driven to serve on the Milpitas City Council

With our local elections approaching, candidate Juliette Gomez has her eye on a seat on the Milpitas City Council. Driven by a passion for...

Dipak Awasthi focused on winning seat on the Milpitas City Council

Dipak Awasthi’s journey in Milpitas began in 1996. It was then when he and his family of four moved from India to Milpitas, starting...

Milpitas activist continues to work to draw support for residents in Gaza

The Milpitas Beat last week caught back up with local activist Trinidad Escobar, who has in the past year worked closely with a number...

Forward-thinking Education: MUSD celebrates Phase 2 completion of Innovation Campus in Milpitas

In a momentous event held last Friday (Sept. 20), the Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) proudly unveiled Phase 2 of its much-anticipated Innovation Center,...

Anthony Phan takes a shot at Milpitas Mayor seat

Milpitas City Councilmember Anthony Phan, who’s currently serving his second term, is taking a shot at the Mayor’s seat… Phan has served nearly a total...

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