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Milpitas is a fair sized, suburban city that is situated between San Jose and Fremont, that has retained that small town feel, making us a best place to live. City Council and School Board meetings are social events, and are still accessible online since Covid-19, so even if you live elsewhere, you can still attend. Politically, we tend to vote Democrat, but every nuance of progressive politics is evident.
Being in Northern California, it is cooler than the southern end of the state, yet because of the Silicon Valley mountains that block the worse weather, it tends to be “nice” year around so heating and cooling bills are trivial. Frost is rare, and it never snows in the valley. Heat is seldom unbearable. Prevailing winds are typically toward the eastern hills, so if grass fires start there, they tend to go away from the town. Landslides are not a concern.
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Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to open new facility in Milpitas
By Eric Shapiro, Milpitas Beat, March 15, 2025
Rivian, a company known for manufacturing sustainable adventure vehicles, will soon be opening a new facility in Milpitas. The company is eyeing 755 Yosemite Drive.
The City of Milpitas put out a press release announcing the news, as Rivian and the City work together in partnership.
Said Mayor Carmen Montano, “We are thrilled to welcome Rivian to Milpitas. This investment highlights Milpitas’ strategic location, skilled workforce, and business-friendly environment, making it an ideal destination for leading-edge companies shaping the future of mobility.”
Mail theft concerns prompt new signage at Milpitas Post Office
By Eric Shapiro, Milpitas Beat, March 11, 2025
In the past couple weeks, The Milpitas Post Office has put up signage near its postal boxes warning users not to drop off mail after the final 5pm pickup time.
The Beat spoke with the location’s supervisor, Michael Baker, about the recent notice. Baker explained that such signage had not been posted in a long time…
“We have had theft in the area of Milpitas as well as other areas and there was an advisory from the Postal Inspection Services,” Baker shared.