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Candidate Profile: Milpitas Mayor

10/28/2024
An introduction to Voltaire Montemayor who is running for the office of Mayor of Milpitas in the November election.

Elections & Politics City of Milpitas

Candidate Profiles: Milpitas Mayor

10/09/2024
An introduction to the candidates running for mayor of the City of Milpitas in the November election.

Crime & Justice City of Milpitas

Milpitas Seeks Protective Order Against Former City Manager

10/06/2024
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Milpitas is seeking an order against its former city manager to stop him from leaking information prior to a trial, the latest saga in an ongoing legal battle.

Elections & Politics City of Milpitas

Candidate Forum: Milpitas City Council

10/04/2024
A video of the September 30 candidate forum featuring the five candidates running for seats on the Milpitas City Council in the November election.

Elections & Politics City of Milpitas

Candidate Profile: Milpitas City Council

10/02/2024
An introduction to Juliette Gomez who is running for a seat on the Milpitas City Council in the November election.

Elections & Politics City of Milpitas

Candidate Profile: Milpitas City Council

10/02/2024
An introduction to Dipak Awasthi who is running for a seat on the Milpitas City Council in the November election.

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Milpitas Sales Tax Measure on November Ballot

09/26/2024
The City of Milpitas has placed a measure on the November ballot to extend an existing quarter-cent sales tax another eight years to fund emergency services, street repairs and city parks.

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Suspected Overdose Deaths Add Up at Milpitas Apartments

09/19/2024
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People with drug and alcohol problems have for years found refuge at a long-term homeless housing program known as Hillview Court in Milpitas. But for an alarming number of them, the promise of stability and support has led to death.

Elections & Politics City of Milpitas

Candidate Profiles: Milpitas Mayoral Race

09/16/2024
An introduction to the candidates running for Milpitas Mayor in the November election.

Elections & Politics City of Milpitas

Candidate Profiles: Milpitas City Council

09/16/2024
An introduction to the candidates running for seats on the Milpitas City Council in the November election.

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Milpitas Awarded for Safe School Routes

09/15/2024
The City of Milpitas is the recipient of a $2.9 million grant from the US Department of Transportation program to increase pedestrian and bike safety along school routes.

Elections & Politics City of Milpitas

Milpitas Sales Tax Measure Added to November Ballot

08/06/2024
In their August 5 meeting, the Milpitas City Council voted to add a measure to the November ballot asking residents to extend the existing Measure F sales tax.

Homelessness Housing City of Milpitas

Sango Court Grand Opening Celebrated

07/21/2024
The 102-unit Sango Court affordable housing complex in Milpitas offers 102 apartments for people transitioning out of homelessness.

Education City of Milpitas

Grant Awarded to Milpitas Unified School District

06/08/2024
The Milpitas Unified School District received a Golden State Pathways Program grant of $820,00 to help prepare high school students to enter the workforce.

Land Use & Development Housing City of Milpitas

Milpitas Launches Expedited ADU Permitting

05/30/2024
The City of Milpitas is expediting permitting for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) through use of pre-approved plans.

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Milpitas Welcomes New Finance Director

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

Crime & Justice City of Milpitas

Milpitas Police Launch Transparency Website

04/17/2024
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Milpitas residents can review police data on crimes and other incidents with the launch of a new digital dashboard.

Land Use & Development Housing City of Milpitas

Milpitas Approves Apartments

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.

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Milpitas Launches Rent Relief Program for Local Workers

04/01/2024
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Some Milpitas residents are about to get a break on rent, as the city pushes to address the affordability crisis.

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City of Milpitas Reaches Labor Agreement

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).

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New Performing Arts Center Breaks Ground at Milpitas High School

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

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Milpitas Introduces Strict Regulations on Cannabis Deliveries Within City Limits

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.”

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City of Milpitas and ProTech Employee Group Reach New Agreement

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.

Elections & Politics City of Milpitas

Milpitas Denies Wrongdoing in City Manager Lawsuit

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.

Community Service & Support City of Milpitas

How Milpitas Charity Bingo Has Disbursed Over $2 Million to Local Nonprofits

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.

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Milpitas City Council Approves Appointment of Chia-Ling Kong to Planning Commission

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.

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Milpitas to Survey Residents About Extending Sales Tax

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.

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Milpitas City Workers Threaten to Strike

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.

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Milpitas Unified School District Awarded $1.5M Grant for Innovation Campus

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