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Exclusive interview: Alex Lee back on campaign trail, reflects on first year as Assemblymember

Eric Shapiro -
Alex Lee, the young Assemblyman from District 25 whose first term’s been unfolding against the backdrop of an unprecedented global pandemic, has been using...
Community

Milpitas’ longtime City Clerk Mary Lavelle is retiring

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
    After dedicating the past 15 years of her life to working as Milpitas' City Clerk, Mary Lavelle is retiring.  With her penchant for organization, her...
Community

Milpitas Police Chief set to retire: Armando Corpuz on work, life, & gratitude

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
It was the Fall of 1990. Armando Corpuz, 21 at the time, was just starting a volunteer position as a Police Reserve Officer for...
City Council

The Comeback Kid: Anthony Phan takes top spot in 2020 Milpitas City Council race

Eric Shapiro -
In a 2020 election season surprise, Milpitas City Councilmember Anthony “The Kid” Phan took the top spot in the council election, orchestrating a comeback...
City Council

Evelyn Chua makes history as first Filipina elected to Milpitas City Council

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
Evelyn Chua’s commitment to community service runs deep.  Whether it’s bringing homemade meals to police officers and firefighters, delivering face coverings to residents, or spending...
Milpitas Unified School District

Henry Robinson: a quiet force of nature

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
It was 50 years ago when Henry Robinson first became involved with Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD).  When he started as an intern back at...
People

A Milpitas native then & now: Sukjit Athwal has stood tall wherever she’s gone

Eric Shapiro -
The last time Sukjit Athwal (nickname: “Jit”) was in a local Milpitas newspaper, it was back in 2007, in The Milpitas Post, as a...
2020 Election Series

Robert Marini, candidate for City Council, aims criticisms at current Milpitas leadership

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
This article is part of a series on figures who have declared their candidacy for Milpitas City Council or Mayor of Milpitas for November’s...
2020 Election Series

Voltaire Montemayor, underdog in the Milpitas Mayoral race, remains confident

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
This article is part of a series on figures who have declared their candidacy for Milpitas City Council or Mayor of Milpitas for November’s...
2020 Election Series

Vice Mayor Bob Nuñez will seek reelection to Milpitas City Council

Lloyd Alaban -
This article is part of a series on figures who have declared their candidacy for Milpitas City Council or Mayor of Milpitas for November’s...
2020 Election Series

Suraj Viswanathan steps into Milpitas City Council race

Eric Shapiro -
This article is part of a series on figures who have declared their candidacy for Milpitas City Council or Mayor of Milpitas for November’s...
Milpitas Unified School District

Meet MUSD’s Wendy Zhang

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
Wendy Zhang has always had a gift for numbers.  When she was 24 years old, she ventured from Beijing, China, to the United States, to...
City Council

The redemption of Anthony Phan

Eric Shapiro -
I’m in my car, in front of my house when I get a text from the kid: He’s running fashionably late. It’s no problem; I have...
Entertainment

Homegrown visionary: The Mike Ho story

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
There’s no denying the force of nature that Mike Ho is.  As a Director and Photographer, he’s worked with some of the biggest names in...
Business

Dr. Larry Napolitano, DDS Celebrates 35 Years in Milpitas

Eric Shapiro -
You walk into the space and you feel instantly soothed. All is stable and peaceful here. The staff greets you warmly. The ambiance bustles...
Personal Profile

An Interview with Assistant Police Chief Kevin Moscuzza

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
How many years have you served with the Milpitas Police Department? I have about 24 and a half years of service. I was hired in...
Books

Author and Product Designer Yvonne Lin is Paving the Way for Women and Girls

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
As a Product Designer and Design Strategist, Yvonne Lin finds every opportunity she can to create things for girls and women. "The reason I do...
Blog

The Milpitas Beat Went on a Ride-Along with the Milpitas Police Department. Here’s what happened…

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
    It was a Monday evening when I pulled into the Milpitas Police Department parking lot.  The sky above was bright and clear, shining with the...
People

The Way She Runs: Local Runner Back In Action After Stroke

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
    A box of overflowing medals sits in a closet in Bernadette Gomez's Milpitas home. It feels as if it weighs a ton, as it's full...
Animals

The Bald Eagles of Milpitas

Eric Shapiro -
  I pulled up into the Curtner Elementary School parking lot. It was around 80 degrees outside, yet felt way hotter. Since school is out for...

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