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Keeping Cool at Milpitas Pools, Water Attractions, Nearby Beaches
Got a letter from one of our faithful readers suggesting I hurry up and get a feature up on how to keep cool in or near Milpitas when the next heat wave hits. Suggestions here will range from where to find pools, walk along a beach, or find a ice cream treat. I welcome suggestions for additions to this page at any time. A reminder: in hot weather check on elderly or infirm relatives and neighbors. My mother’s air conditioning failed, and she almost couldn’t think clearly enough to get herself to a cool, safe spot. If you have screened windows, let the cold air in at night, then in…
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California History Overview
Milpitas once had an encampment of Ohlone Indians. Two adobe rancheros still stand from the early days of the Spanish. An early motto was “As goes Milpitas, so goes the State!” For centuries, Milpitas has often taken the lead in new ways of living and governance. If you want to live in the City of the Future, with a lively part in California history, too, come live in Milpitas. About Milpitas The Milpitas Historical Society General meeting is the second Wednesday of each month, 7 PM, in the assembly room of the Milpitas Community Library. A History of Main Street: A Trip Through Historic Milpitas A live presentation with Host:…
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Population Growth of Milpitas From 2023-2024
Milpitas has been growing at an unprecedented rate compared to other Santa Clara County Cites. We’ve been growing faster than all but one other nearby cities. The population estimate for Milpitas in 2024 is 81,773 people. Milpitas is the 117th largest city in California. It is a little smaller than Mountain View, and a little larger than Palo Alto. More people moved into Milpitas in the last year. We gained 0.17% of our previous population, 138 people. This report provides revised population estimates as of January 1, 2023, and provisional population estimates as of January 1, 2024, for the state, counties, and cities and includes a calculation of annual percent change. These…
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Best Place to Live: the Great Town of Milpitas, California
Maps of California, showing location of Santa Clara County, and the county showing location of Milpitas. Why is Milpitas a Best Place to Live? Milpitas is a fair sized, suburban city that is situated between San Jose and Fremont, but has retained that small town feel, making us a best place to live. City Council and School Board meetings are social events, and are currently online during 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…
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Water – Safety & Sources in Milpitas
Origins of Milpitas water and where it goes later: creek maps, waste water, urban runoff, water quality. How you can help conserve our precious water. The City purchases and distributes water from Valley Water treatment plants, as well as from San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). Before making its way to your tap, your drinking water is treated and tested to ensure its safety. Valley Water and SFPUC are ensuring the water supplied to the City is of the highest possible quality meeting or exceeding all federal and state drinking water standards. Water Conservation The City of Milpitas has several programs to help residents and businesses with saving water to…
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McCarthy Ranch Restaurants
These are all the restaurants in McCarthy Ranch, Milpitas, California. Take the McCarthy Ranch Rd. exit off 237 (near I-880) and head north (turn North at end of exit). In one block turn east to get to one of McCarthy Ranch restaurants for lunch. The restaurants are always packed with business folks noon-1PM, so try to have lunch earlier or later. Dinner time it’s quieter. American Cuisine Asian Cuisine Burgers & Sandwiches Indian Cuisine Italian Cuisine Japanese Cuisine Malaysian and Thai Cuisine Mexican Cuisine Middle Eastern Cuisine American Cuisine Cajun Crack’n From crowd favorites, such as shrimp and crawfish, to seasonal favorites, such as lobster and Dungeness crab, our restaurant…
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Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities and matching services in Milpitas, California, Silicon Valley, and the San Jose and San Francisco Bay Area. Many volunteer groups want you to get a background check and to be fingerprinted. This place is convenient. Tell them you are doing this for a volunteer position, and they will lower the fee. Isha Diagnostics California Corporation Drug & Alcohol, DNA Testing. Live Scan Fingerprinting 1207 S Park Victoria Dr 408-791-6016 Currently Needed Child Advocates of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties Over 400 needy children are on our waitlist for an Advocate. Help a child today. Contact us: info@cadvocates.org 408-416-0400. Reading Partners Silicon Valley Volunteer reading partners help equip…
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Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation
Health Services in and near Milpitas AA Meetings, Al Anon Meetings, and Narcotics Anonymous Meetings in Milpitas, CA Isha Diagnostics California Corporation Drug & Alcohol, DNA Testing. Live Scan Fingerprinting 1207 S Park Victoria Dr 408-791-6016 Alcohol Rehabilitation Find AA Meetings in Milpitas, any day, any time, any type. Meetings in several places around town. For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-641-9190 As Bill Sees It Book Mtg For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-641-9190 Sunday at 5:00:0 PM Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 1989 East Calaveras Blvd Big Book Study Saturday at 8:15 PM AA Big…
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Elmwood Jail
Santa Clara County Correctional Facility in Milpitas, California Also known as Elmwood jail, has facilities for minimum- and medium-security men and women. GoMilpitas.com, where you are now, is NOT related to the jail, but is a resource for those with relatives incarcerated there. Fentanyl overdoses reported at Santa Clara County jails One inmate died Saturday at the Main Jail; 13 others at Elmwood Correctional Facility were treated at area hospitals SAN JOSE – As the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office contends with a spike in fentanyl overdoses at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas, the medical examiner-coroner’s office has identified a 44-year-old inmate who died after apparently coming into contact…
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Train Rides in Northern California
Trains nearby to just ride for dinner and the scenery. Some historic trains take you back in time. Some still require masking, so be sure to have yours along with you. Dinner Trains Napa Valley Wine Train The Napa Valley Wine Train takes you on a 36-mile round-trip discovery to St. Helena and back, stopping at celebrated wineries along the way. But it’s more than a train. It’s a luxuriously vintage setting. A lush, mesmerizing landscape. A divine four-course meal. Exclusive insider winery tours. An intimate shared experience. River Fox Train A local, family-owned business dedicated to preserving a piece of Northern California history, and providing a wide variety of…
