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04/28/2024
Luz Cofresí-Howe has been named finance director for the City of Milpitas.

04/17/2024
In its April 16 meeting, the Milpitas City Council approved a development project to build 118 affordable apartment units at 1300 South Main Street.

03/13/2024
The City of Milpitas has reached a labor agreement with City employees represented by the Milpitas Employee Association (MEA) and the Milpitas Professional and Technical Group (ProTech).

03/06/2024
A new Performing Arts Center at Milpitas High School begins construction, funded with monies from Bond Measure AA, passed in 2018.

02/23/2024
New to California is Senate Bill 1186, which requires local governments to allow medicinal cannabis deliveries. But in Milpitas, “It remains unlawful to deliver recreational cannabis within the City.”

02/20/2024
After months of negotiations, the city and the Milpitas Professional and Technical Group—made up of office and recreation services assistants, enforcement officers, and accounting techs—have forged a new agreement.

02/15/2024
A wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former City Manager Steve McHarris in December laid out several accusations of incompetence, unethical behavior and intimidation by city officials, including the mayor.

02/01/2024
From all over the Bay Area, bingo players flock to Milpitas Charity Bingo, citing its ultra-friendly staff and volunteers, cleanliness, and fun atmosphere.

01/30/2024
Milpitas resident Chia-Ling Kong was voted onto the Milpitas Planning Commission by a 3-2 vote, with Mayor Carmen Montano, Vice Mayor Evelyn Chua, and Councilmember Garry Barbadillo voting in favor.

01/29/2024
Milpitas is hoping to hold on to a revenue stream dedicated toward city services and keep its budget from falling into the red.

01/26/2024
Two of the city’s employee unions—Pro-Tech and the Milpitas Employees Association—are preparing for a potential strike after months of failed contract negotiations with the city.

01/12/2024
An ongoing work in progress, the Innovation Campus has benefited from a variety of funding sources.

01/10/2024
Lee brought forward AB 259, which proposes applying a 1% annual tax rate on Californians whose net worth is greater than $50 million and a 1.5% rate on those worth more than $1 billion (the state currently houses 186 billionaires).

12/26/2023
This year, Milpitas banned natural gas in all new buildings, enhanced its rideshare program and looked for new ways to increase its housing. Looking ahead into the new year, the city has plans for a workplace housing project and an expansion to its Innovation Campus.

12/21/2023
Council members voted unanimously for Evelyn Chua, who began serving on the council in 2020 and has been vice mayor since December 2022, to continue in her role.

12/15/2023
It was a couple of years ago that Marvin Serber and his family had moved from New York to Milpitas. In September, after a New York trip, Serber showed up at a Milpitas City Council meeting to speak in favor of a menorah lighting celebration for the community.

12/14/2023
Minh Ngo was voted in as president, Kelly Yip-Chuan was voted in as vice president and Anu Nakka was elected to serve as board clerk.  

12/13/2023
Former Milpitas City Manager Steve McHarris is suing the city for wrongful termination and breach of contract.