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Author: Ann Zeise

Radio Stations to Listen Live Online

Most, but not all of these radio stations can be picked up in Milpitas, but several stations have been added for your online listening enjoyment that can only otherwise be picked up in nearby counties. Still, these are all northern California radio stations. First radio station link usually goes straight to their streaming service; second to the station’s home page. Most stations can also play through your Echo (Alexa). Just say “Alexa, play ….” and say the call letters of the radio station. If there is no comment that the station will work with Alexa, then it doesn’t work when I set up this page. I have not tested with other home devices, but if they can receive TuneIn or iHeart Radio, they should, too.

Live Audio – Santa Clara County Repeaters
If anything real major going on, you can listen in on the emergency radios here. Ones with most listeners usually the most interesting.

FM

KQED 88.5 FM
Informs, educates, and entertains listeners throughout the Bay Area, the state, and beyond with a wide variety of news, public affairs, and cultural affairs programming. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KCEA 89.1 FM
The sounds of the swing era provide the basis for the KCEA musical format – from the original big band and small group recordings of the 30s and 40s to the best of the swing sounds recorded in all the decades that followed. KCEA’s studios are located on the campus of Menlo-Atherton High School in Atherton, CA. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KDFC 89.9 / 90.3 FM
KKSF & KDFC let you listen live or learn more about classical music. Win concert tickets. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KSJS 90.5 FM
San Jose State University’s radio station. We aim to deliver underground, local and upcoming music to the Bay Area community and beyond. Station information. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KKUP 91.5 FM
KKUP is a community radio station broadcasting a Variety format. Licensed to Cupertino, California, United States, it serves the greater Bay Area. The station is currently owned by the Assurance Science Foundation, Inc. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KALW 91.7 FM
Programs from the San Francisco Unified School District. Previous shows. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KPFA 94.1 FM Berkeley
Much of our programming is local, original and eclectic, with a well produced mix of news and in depth public affairs, an ongoing drama, literature and performance series, interviews, and reviews. Click their Listen Live button. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KBAY 94.5 FM
Soft Rock out of San Jose. Web site offers lots of community connections and fun events. Click on their button to listen live. Works with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

WILD 94.9 FM
The Bay Area’s party station. Enter contests. Find concert dates. Station information.

Alice 97.3
Sarah And Vinnie, 5:30 AM TO 10:00 AM; Lexy, 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM; Jayn, 3:00 PM TO 7:00 PM. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KFOX 98.5 FM
Classic rock and the broadcast home of the Sharks! You’ll hear all your Sharks games right here. Station info.

KKIQ 101.7 FM
Hot adult contemporary hits. Heard in Alameda, Contra Costa and San Joaquin communities. Click on their streaming button. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KBLX 102.9 FM
The Quiet Storm. Soft and smooth R&B from the 70s and 80s and today. Station information. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KFOG 104.5 FM/97.7AM
Don’t close the pop-up too fast: it is your entrance to their live music online…. but it only works on Windows. Works with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

The New ALT 105.3 FM
Live 105 from San Francisco. Alternative music. They take requests online to play songs on the radio. Station information. Works with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

KMEL 106 FM
Features Northern California hip hop and R&B radio station. Station information. Works with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

KCBS 106.9 FM and 740 AM
With a news style reflecting the Bay Area’s hunger for up to the minute information, KCBS proudly serves the latest CBS Network News, Local News, Traffic, Weather, Business, and Sports. Additional KCBS features include Entertainment, Food, Finance, and Health reports. Station information. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

AM

KNBR 680 AM
Broadcasts whole sporting events.: Giants, 49ers, Quakes, and more. Station information. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KGO Newstalk 810 AM
All sorts of community resources and news. Station information. Works with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

Real Talk 910 AM
Plays smooth jazz all day long. Check for free concerts or have them email you their daily schedule. Works with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

KFAX 1100 AM
Christian station. Listen to sermons or read articles online. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

RadioMirchi 1310 AM
Listen live to our Milpitas-based Indian radio station. Check weekly schedule here. Works with Google Play.
162 S. Hillview Dr.
408-934-1310

On Air or Podcasts – But Not Streaming

KSFO 560 AM
Hot Talk: news and views you won’t here anywhere else. Podcasts available of recent shows. Works with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

KRTY 95.3 FM
Hot Country music from San Jose. Read album reviews, enter contests and enjoy celebrity interviews. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KEZR 106.5 FM
Today’s Best Mix has everything you need: Brooke & Jubal Fun. Works with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

KSAN 107.7 FM
Be a bonehead. Listen for music news and interviews, concert events. Join with other boneheads for chat online. Works with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

Homeless in Milpitas

Milpitas needs to be more aware of the plight of the homeless in our small city, living in forested freeway exits and under bridges next to our streams.

Dignity on Wheels

The unhoused find shelter at Hillview Court Apartments in Milpitas
By Rhoda Shapiro March 2, 2021
Hillview Court is unique in that it’s an affordable community, made possible by funding from the CARES Act. Last year, $846 million in funding was put toward California’s Project Homekey in an effort to help people without homes get off the street. Across California, nearly 100 buildings were purchased and converted into apartments to provide long-term housing for those experiencing homelessness.

Here is what we chose between:

Letting our homeless population living like this:

Homeless Encampment

Or housing them by cooperating with the county to purchase the Extended Stay on Hillview.

Extended Stay America

Shelter Directory

Hillview Court – Jamboree Housing
Existing hotel in Milpitas has been rehabilitated into 132 permanent apartments.
The County of Santa Clara has secured $29.2 million in state funding to convert a hotel in Milpitas into permanent apartments for people experiencing homelessness. The site, which was an Extended Stay America, is now the first development in Milpitas fully dedicated for permanent supportive housing. The building, located at 1000 Hillview Court in Milpitas, has been renamed “Hillview Court” and is providing 132 apartments for formerly homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless – some of whom lost homes as a result of the pandemic.

Habitat for Humanity, East Bay/Silicon Valley
We miss our volunteers and cannot wait to have you back! Take a look here for individual volunteer opportunities, and for group volunteering or any additional questions, please get in touch with our Volunteer Team at Volunteer@HabitatEBSV.org. As a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency, our Housing Counseling program works to build financial stability and pave a path to housing that offers families strength, stability, and self-reliance.
513 Valley Way
408-942-6444

HomeFirst
Reusable Facemask Donations: we are currently accepting donations for reusable masks made from cotton or cotton blend fabrics. A leading provider of services, shelter, and housing opportunities to the homeless and those at risk of homelessness in Santa Clara County. We serve more than 5,000 adults, veterans, families, and youth each year at nine locations including our Boccardo Reception Center, which is the county’s largest homeless services center.

Use of Rights of Way and Public Property Ordinance (aka Camping Ban) – We can do better!
By Rob Jung – Board President of Hope for the Unhoused – September 14, 2022
Many of the unhoused are trying to get off the streets. They don’t want to be there, but their circumstances limit what they can do. Imposing fines and jail time because they have no place to go adds to the hurdles for them to get back into society. This “kick them when they are down” approach actually worsens the situation for our unhoused, which is counterproductive to the community goal of getting them off our streets.

Bridge Housing
We are celebrating 40 years of service in 2020 and are proud to be the service provider for the City of San Jose’s recently opened Bridge Housing Communities (BHC). Each BHC provides interim housing opportunities to unhoused single adults in a safe, private, and secure environment. HomeFirst delivers on-site supportive services to BHC participants and 24/7 staffing.
Contact the Outreach Helpline at 408-510-7600 or email outreach@homefirstscc.org for information.
507 Valley Way
Milpitas, CA 95035
Homeless Hotline: 408-510-7600
To Donate Needed Items: 408-539-2100

Homelessness in & around Milpitas: Part 1, Part II, and Part III
We examined how homelessness has grown throughout the country and the region, and highlighted some steps that Santa Clara County and the City of Milpitas have taken to address this issue. By David Newman, Milpitas Beat.

Homelessness Task Force
On January 5, 2021, the City Council, upon the request of Mayor Tran, approved the establishment of a Homelessness Task Force. The purpose of the Task Force is to expand resident participation in addressing homelessness issues within the City. Staff will support the Task Force with meeting facilitation and the meetings will be open to the public. The Task Force will present its recommendations to the City Council on a quarterly basis. Meeting Frequency: Second Thursdays of each month. No meeting in July.

Hope for the Unhoused
Founded in 2020, Hope for the Unhoused, a Milpitas based 501(c)(3) charitable organization, has been working hard with the help of our volunteers and partners to help the unhoused and families in need in Milpitas. Our work is dedicated to:
•Providing Outreach to the Unhoused
•Providing “Street Level Client Management”
•Educating community on the challenge of homelessness
•Preventing homelessness through food and education programs.

Housing Task Force
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously created a Task Force charged with focusing on solutions to the immediate housing needs of the more than 7,000 homeless families and individuals across Santa Clara County on February 24, 2015.

Milpitas, CA Low Income Housing
We have listed the low income / affordable apartments in Milpitas, CA. Properties include HUD low income housing, public housing offered by housing authorities along with non profit organizations that help with low income housing needs.

The Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH)
Advancing Housing Justice In The Time Of COVID-19: Resources For Our Work
A decent, safe, affordable home for every Northern California resident is the ultimate goal of NPH.
369 Pine Street, Suite 350,
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-989-8160

Roadmap Home 2030
The Roadmap Home includes more than 50 policies that, when fully implemented, will address the root causes of housing insecurity and homelessness across our state. Tell your state senators and assembly members to endorse the Roadmap Home 2030.

Santa Clara County low income transitional housing and shelter
Families facing eviction or the currently homeless can look into a number of housing resources in the greater San Jose and Santa Clara County region. Several non-profits, charities, and government programs provide short term shelter, transitional housing, and case management to impacted individuals.

Food

Free and Low Cost Meals

There are a number of places in Milpitas that offer free and low cost meals for those having difficulty meeting their nutrition needs.

Milpitas Food Pantry
1440 S. Main Street
Provides free food, clothing, and household items.
Milpitas, CA 95035
We are closer to Montague Expressway in the same plaza as M & B Plumbing, Silicon Valley Lockmasters, The Cat’s Nest, and Abbott Auto Service.
408-946-5564

Addressing Health Issues

Addressing COVID-19 in the Homeless Community
Last content update: 6/12/2020
The County of Santa Clara, City of San José, and Continuum of Care partners have been working together to address the needs of homeless individuals affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak locally. Since the crisis began, the County and City have added a total of 1,094 new units/beds to their temporary shelter inventory. This includes dozens of hotel and motel rooms booked by the County and new congregate shelters supported by the City of San José and the County.

In addition, the City has broken ground on emergency interim housing. Three emergency interim housing communities will be built, providing housing for approximately 348 individuals. The first of these communities is expected to be complete in late June.

The City, County and partners have also taken many actions to help those in encampments. This includes the City’s pilot meal-delivery program at two encampments, which has provided over 5,400 meals to individuals who have had difficulty accessing food and water.


San Jose Opens Tiny-House Community to Shelter the Homeless
Some are calling it a turning point in the homeless crisis in Santa Clara County: San Jose opened up its first new tiny home community. Len Ramirez reports, (2-27-20)

Gardner Health Services
Our medical team provides a variety of preventive and primary healthcare services to homeless individuals including substance use treatment and counseling, case management, and urgent care referrals. The program also offers eligibility and registration services through homeless shelter locations in the Santa Clara County. Our services are provided by two medical mobile units, at John XXIII Service Center, and at two intermittent clinics in partnership with City Team and the Bill Wilson Center.
For help call 408-935-3908

Silicon Valley Stong
In response to the COVID-19 emergency and the City’s shelter crisis declaration, the City of San José is developing three emergency interim housing communities to help protect unhoused people from the disease, slow the spread of COVID-19, and expand the City’s interim housing capacity after the emergency recedes.

On April 21, 2020, the City Council approved construction of the first emergency interim housing community on a parcel at the intersection of Monterey Road and Bernal Road. The City Council also directed staff to develop plans for emergency interim housing on Evans Lane near Almaden Expressway, and on Rue Ferrari near Highway 101.

Sleeping Bags for the Homeless of Silicon Valley
Sleeping bags of the Homeless is in need of Dog and Cat food, water, protein bars, hygiene supplies,tarps/tents, Shoes in good condition, as well as cellphones in working condition( to communicate with the homeless to provide them with details needed for distributing supplies and locating them).
sleepinghomeless@yahoo.com
408-728-1222

Valley Homeless Healthcare Program (VHHP)
Provides healthcare services to people experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County. We provide care to over 7,000 people every year. Our services are set up to meet the needs of the community.

See also ~ Affordable Housing

Free and Low Cost Meals

Dining and Food in Milpitas

There are a number of places in Milpitas that offer free and low cost meals for those having difficulty meeting their nutrition needs.

Community Food Drop Off Locations
During the current COVID-19 crisis food agencies are not accepting homeowner drop offs.  If you have excess fruit and are physically able to harvest it, the following agencies accept and distribute fruit and produce donations to the hungry in their communities.
Park Victoria Baptist Church, Operation Share.
Drop Off Days and Hours: Tu-Fr 9 am – 12 pm / 2 pm – 5 pm at the church office
875 S. Park Victoria Dr.
(408) 263-9000

The Milpitas Food Pantry
M -Th 9 am – 1 pm,
Th 6 – 8 pm,
and Sat 9 am – 12 pm.
1440 S. Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
408-946-5564

Food Assistance: Applying for CalFresh
If you believe you may be eligible for Food Stamp benefits, you may apply online via the Benefits CalWIN website. If you submit your application online, you will receive an appointment letter for a face-to-face or phone interview. Be aware that there are scam sites online. These are the official Santa Clara County and California sites.
1-877-962-3633

Great Plates Delivered Program
Residents in need of GPD services can click here to sign up OR call 211, 408-350-3230, option 1. San José launched Great Plates Delivered (GPD), to encourage restaurant recovery, bolster food distribution efforts, and provide up to 30,000 meals per week to eligible seniors and high-risk vulnerable populations. GPD was announced by Governor Gavin Newson on April 24 as an “Emergency Feeding Program Framework” seeking to expand meal access to include a population of newly defined vulnerable persons, stimulate local restaurant recovery, and put in place streamlined funding guidance by the State.

Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen
Serving the working poor, families, homeless and seniors living in and around the downtown and East Side of San Jose for more than 25 years. Sobrato Foundation center, off Abbott.

No Cost Meals for ALL Youth Age 0-18
School Year 2020-2021 Application for Free and Reduced Priced Meal is Now Available. Apply Online Here!
Schedule change to the No Cost Meals distribution per Student Nutrition Services

Santa Clara County Food Pantries
Information and contact information on programs that provide boxes of free groceries in Milpitas and Alviso.

Santa Clara County Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Information and contact information on programs that provide free meals.

Senior Center
The Senior Lunch program is once again available. Reserve your meal and then come from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm to the Senior Center Community Room. To make your To-Go lunch reservations please call 408-586-3413.
Seniors 60 years and older, suggested contribution is $3 per meal.
Guests 50-59 years, $6 per meal.
A reservation is required to guarantee a meal. Reservations must be made by 12:00 pm the day before(or Friday for a Monday meal). Reservations can be made by notifying the Nutrition Desk staff or by calling the Lunch Reservation Hotline at 408-586-3413
Menus are included in the Senior Newsletter.

Milpitas Rent Relief available NOW!

Milpitas Rent Relief available NOW!

Are you behind on rent due to COVID/Pandemic-related causes and need some support?
Let the Milpitas Rent Relief program help you!

The Rent Relief Program provides eligible recipients relief funding for:

  • Rent/Deposit Relief
  • Emergency Hardship Relief
  • Eviction Prevention
  • Domestic Violence Relocation
  • Child & Family Homelessness Relief
  • Section 8 Good Faith Deposits

Eligible recipients include the following:

  • Students attending Milpitas Unified who are experiencing homelessness (McKinney-Vento)
  • Seniors who are age 55 and older
  • Disabled individuals
  • Victims of domestic violence
  • Emancipated foster youth and unaccompanied minors
  • Individuals living in Subsidized Housing, including Section 8
  • Other residents experiencing a high cost of living, on a case-by-case basis

Rent Relief

Rent Relief Program
The Rent Relief program offers various forms of financial relief to City of Milpitas residents with emergency housing needs.

Is the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 still in effect?
These changes were to sunset on December 31, 2020, but the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 extended each of the CLF CARES Act provisions described below through December 31, 2021.

Wheelchairs available to veterans or families of veterans

  • The Knights of Columbus has wheelchairs available for a veteran or a family member of a veteran, first come first serve while supplies last.
  • The wheelchairs are brand new.
  • There are 4 sizes available: 18, 20, 22, and 24 inches, measured between the armrests. For more details and delivery arrangement please contact District Deputy: Tim Crews

The Knights of Columbus has been partners with the American Wheelchair Mission since 2003 and Canadian Wheelchair Foundation since 2006, under the umbrella of the Global Wheelchair Mission. This initiative provides aid to those who lack the freedom of mobility in our communities and around the world. Whether councils are presenting wheelchairs to local veterans and neighbors in need or donating funds to benefit those abroad, mobility brings with it independence and dignity. Obtained at discounted prices, these wheelchairs change the lives of their recipients. Working with the Global Wheelchair Mission is a perfect opportunity to put your faith into action and involve the entire community in the rewarding charitable work done by your council.

Newspapers

Stop by here to get the daily news or place a classified advertisement in local Milpitas newspapers: the Beat, The Post & The Union.

Milpitas Newspapers

GoMilpitas News Archives
Current and past news stories on this site.

Milpitas Post
News stories now a part of the Mercury News, so you will only see a few news stories. To contact the Mercury News, use this page to get to the right department. No longer any physical presence in Milpitas. Ian Bauer was let go. No way to publish your local events or advertisements. Please consider using the GoMilpitas Events listings here for free. Contact me about advertising on GoMilpitas.com.

The Milpitas Beat
2018 startup as the Post starts to fail us. Our vision is to cultivate a more connected, conscious, and vibrant community by providing news coverage that truthfully reflects the expression, ideas, and culture of the people of Milpitas. Contact information. Facebook page. Black owned. Woman owned.

Soofa Expands Northern California Presence with Sign Installations in City of Milpitas
The Soofa Signs are located near key places of community gatherings, allowing residents to engage in city happenings and see public service announcements. For example, Milpitas often uses the signs to post about city job offerings or public reminders to stay hydrated.

The Union
News from Milpitas High School newspaper. Facebook version often seems more current.

Ethnic and Foreign Language Newspapers

El Observador
The #1 Bilingual Weekly Newspaper of Northern California. Based in San Jose.

India Post
Global in scope. Produced in Union City.


Punjab Outlook
English version.
The editorial team is totally committed to delivering accurate and impartial news with the aim of informing the public debate and enabling Indians to make educated choices.
88 South Park Victoria #149
408-221-5732

Silicon Valley Newspapers

The Almanac
Source for local news about Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley and Woodside. Not blocked.

Berryessa Sun
ING Newspaper for the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose. Can’t read much without subscription.

Business Journal of San Jose
Business news and business card exchange. Not blocked.

Mountain View Voice
News, events, and classifieds. Not blocked.

Palo Alto Weekly
Source for local news about Palo Alto. Not blocked.

The Silicon Valley Voice
We cover local news, issues, events and people that matter to the South Bay. Our reporters live here and know the community they write about. The Silicon Valley Voice is the online platform for The Weekly. We are a locally owned, independent media platform.

Stanford Daily
University news, entertainment, sports and student issues.

Tri-City Voice
An independently owned weekly publication covering the cities of Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, Sunol, and Milpitas.

Favorite Columnists

I, Cringely
The sex symbol, airplane enthusiast and adventurer continues to write about personal computers and has an active consulting business in Silicon Valley, selling his cybersoul to the highest bidder.

Greater San Francisco Bay Area Newspapers

Fremont Argus
News from Alameda County. A’s baseball updates. Again, you must subscribe and remove your ad blocker to read anything.

MediaNews Group
Digital First Media, a business name of MediaNews Group. Portal to all the MediaNews Group newspapers in the Bay Area and beyond. This is the company that is buying up all the local newspapers around, including the Milpitas Post, which was bought by the San Jose Mercury News, which is owned by MediaNews Group. They are making all the once free community news into subscriber-only. You can’t read paper or online version without a subscription. Oh, and online you have to turn off your ad blocker.

San Francisco Chronicle
For the view of the news from The City! Other sections also available from this link. No blocking yet.

Monterey Bay Area Newspapers

Monterey County Herald
Place to find out more about Laguna Seca racing, dining and entertainment. Not blocked.

Santa Cruz Sentinal
Always something somewhat radical happening in this university town. Not blocked.

California Newspapers

California Newspapers
From the Internet Public Library. Links to newspapers all over the state.

CALmatters
A nonpartisan, nonprofit journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters.

Lawyers, Attorneys & Legal Advisors in Milpitas

GoMilpitas.com does not endorse any of these lawyers. The materials on this page are presented for informational and promotional purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content in these links without seeking appropriate legal advice regarding your own particular facts and circumstances from an attorney licensed to practice law in your state.

Apoyo Legal Migrante Asociado
The specific purpose of our organization is to provide legal advice, education, and services to immigrants and the legal community. We specialize in serving low-income immigrants and charge below market rate fees. We offer family-based immigration advice and practice.
Sobrato, 534 Valley Way A
Milpitas, CA 95035
650-964-4966

Capillas at Law
We specialize in assisting our clients to not only understand their legal options but also to find legal solutions.  Our firm does not engage in litigation. What we provide is legal consultation in specific areas of law that deal with real estate, estate planning, or immigration.
354 Fairview Way
Suite C
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-408-941-0535

Keyes Law Group
The Keyes Law Group can provide the answers and solutions you need. We have more than 10 years of experience dealing with life’s complexities so you do not have to bear the burden alone. We are here to help.
500 E. Calaveras Boulevard, Suite 323
408-444-7019

Gopal Krishan, Law Office
An attorney licensed in California. He practices immigration law, Family laws and Estate Planning. He is also a lawyer in India. He does not complicate things and believes in straight answers. To provide the best legal service to the esteemed clients, he also has an office in New Delhi, India.
1649 S Main St #105
Milpitas, CA 95035
510-600-3083

Maydanik Law Firm
San Jose Bankruptcy Attorney is focused on making the law work for you.
Whether you live in San Jose or San Francisco, Oakland or Fremont, Santa Cruz or Gilroy, our Milpitas, Northern San Jose office is just a short drive away for a One Hour Consultation with our Bay Area Bankruptcy Attorney!
1525 McCarthy Blvd #1000
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-673-0111

Nancy R. Reed Attorney
Personal Injury, Family and Tax Lawyer. She will provide services in divorce, custody, support, guardianship, wills and trusts, estate planning, probate, power of attorney, conservatorships, elder law, and business and contracts.
133 S Main St
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-262-7992

Tacinco Law Offices
Provides efficient and dependable legal solutions in all areas of U.S. immigration law on a federal level for clients that may be resident of other States as well. TLO specializes in family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, temporary work visas, removal/deportation defense and naturalization.
500 E Calaveras Blvd #250
Milpitas, CA 95035 (Home base is in San Francisco. Branch office in Milpitas.)
415-397-0808

Japanese (Think Sushi) Dining in Milpitas

Dining and Food ~ Restaurants in Milpitas ~ Asian Pacific Dining

Come to Milpitas to enjoy Japanese food often with a California twist. There are three sushi and two shabu restaurants to chose from.

Bento Express
Japanese California fast food restaurant
23 North Milpitas Blvd.
408-262-7544

Ichika
Join us for our modern take on an ancient Japanese culinary journey created by Master Chef Shinobu Sodeyama. Let us host you to celebrate love and life at our beautifully designed and handcrafted venue. Ichika offers a seasonal prix-fixe menu and is for reservations only.
1728 N Milpitas Blvd.
669-226-5215

Naber Eatery
Praised as a dessert to the nobles of Japan during New Year centuries ago, mochi were celebrated for their chewy texture and the finite skill it took to create the flavorful treat.
Sat / Sun : 12PM – 2PM Order on weekends only.
Near 1697 Centre Pointe Dr.

Pepper Lunch
Japanese franchise specializing in fresh steak, seafood and vegetables cooked by clientele at individual high-tech speed grills.
Milpitas Square
408 Barber Lane
408-577-0778

Sen Dai Sushi
Yelp. Seems to have the highest ratings of all the Sushi restaurants in Milpitas.
224 N Abel Street
408-263-1472

Shabu House
Japanese. Warm, modern space & a menu of signature thin-sliced beef & vegetable bowls cooked at table.
1191 E Calaveras Blvd.
408-262-7888

Shabuya
All You Can Eat. Lunch $17.99, Dinner $27.99. Children under 40″ free, 40″-50″ $9.99. No vegetarian option.
84 Ranch Dr.
408-935-8020


Uotomo Sushi
Yelp. Small, straightforward bistro presenting colorful sushi rolls & other Japanese specialties.
217 W Calaveras Blvd.
408-719-8882

V Sushi
Our Japanese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
74 Ranch Dr.
408-941-9888

 

Return to Asian-Pacific Dining in Milpitas

Beware of Bears

Animal Jokes

The California State Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen, and golfers to take extra precautions and be on the alert for bears while in the Yosemite, Tahoe, and even in the San Francisco Bay areas.

They advise people to wear noise-producing devices, such as little bells, on their clothing to alert but not startle the bears unexpectedly.

They also advise you to carry pepper spray, in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch for signs of bear activity.

People should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings:

  • Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries and possibly squirrel fur.
  • Grizzly bear droppings have bells in them and smell like pepper spray.

A Milpitas Mom’s Favorite Joke.

Put on your groaning face…. More puns.

Amazing Facts

A pun has not completely matured until it is full groan.
How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it.
Venison for dinner again? Oh deer!
A cartoonist was found dead in his home. Details are sketchy.
I used to be a banker, but then I lost interest.
Haunted French pancakes give me the crepes.
England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool .
I tried to catch some fog, but I mist.
They told me I had type-A blood, but it was a Type-O.
I changed my iPod‘s name to Titanic. It’s syncing now.
Jokes about German sausages are the wurst.
I know a guy who’s addicted to brake fluid, but he says he can stop any time.
I stayed up all night to see where the sun went, and then it dawned on me.
This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I’d never met herbivore.
When chemists die, apparently they barium.
I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can’t put it down.
I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words.
I didn’t like my beard at first. Then it grew on me.
Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher who lost her job because she couldn’t control her pupils?
When you get a bladder infection you know urine trouble.
Broken pencils are pretty much pointless.
What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus.
I dropped out of the Communism class because of lousy Marx.
All the toilets in New York’s police stations have been stolen. As of now, it appears the police have nothing to go on.
I got a job at a bakery because I kneaded dough.
Velcro – what a rip off!

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  • What do reindeer say before they tell a joke? This will sleigh you.
  • Why was the elf afraid of being in a small room with Santa? He was Claus-trophobic.
  • What is Santa’s primary language? North Polish.
  • What do you call Santa’s helpers? Subordinate Clauses.
  • James Fenimore Cooper wrote about the life of Santa Claus. It is titled The Deer Sleigher.
  • Where does Santa go swimming? The North Pool.
  • How do Santa and Mrs. Claus get around? On an icicle built for two.
  • What does Santa like best about gardening? He loves to Ho, Ho, Hoe!
  • Which elf sings “Love me tender?” Santa’s little Elvis!
  • Scrooge loves all the reindeer equally, because every buck is dear to him.
  • Santa’s sleigh jingles too much. He won’t win the No Bell Prize!
  • Does Santa have any money? No. That is why they call him Saint Nickeless.
  • Why does Santa like to go down chimneys? Because it soots him!
  • But isn’t he afraid he’ll get stuck? Yes, he gets Santa Claus-trophobic.
  • Won’t all that soot make him sick? No. He’s had his flue shot.
  • But what if there’s a fire in the fireplace? Santa then becomes Krisp Kringle!
  • Sometimes it gets so cold, Santa gets icicles in his beard. Real chin-chillers, those!
  • What do you get when you cross a sheep with a cicada? Baa Humbug!
  • A webmaster’s favorite hymn? Oh .com all ye faithful!
  • Ah! Christmas! The one day of the year we can all say our children are truly gifted!
  • What do you say to a bad puppy at Christmas? Felix Naughty Dog!
  • Why was Santa’s little helper depressed? Because he had low elf esteem.
  • What does Santa like to eat? A jolly roll
  • Christmas is the time of year when women get Santamental.
  • What playwright was intimidated by Christmas? Noel Coward
  • Christmas is the time of year when mother has to separate the men from the toys.
  • What do you get if you cross a Yule Log with a duck? A Fire Quacker
  • Why did the elf push his bed into the fireplace? He wanted to sleep like a log.
  • How do Mexican sheep say Merry Christmas? “Fleece Navidad.”
  • Who is Round John Virgin? One of the twelve opossums.
  • Someone has stated that the three phrases that best sum up the Christmas season are: “Peace on Earth”, “Goodwill to Men” and “Batteries not included.”
  • Who delivers Christmas presents to dogs? Santa Paws
  • If Santa rode a motorcycle, what kind would it be? A Holly Davidson.
  • Christmess: Five minutes after the gifts are opened.
  • What is special about the Christmas alphabet? There’s NO EL.
  • What do you have in December that you don’t have in any other month? The letter “D”.
  • What did Adam told his girlfriend on December 24th? “It’s Christmas! Eve.”
  • What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite.
  • How is a cat on the beach like Christmas? He’s got Sandy Paws.
  • What did the guest sing at Eskimo’s Christmas party? Freeze a jolly good fellow.
  • What do you call a polar bear wearing ear muffs? Anything you want. He can’t hear you!
  • What do reindeer have that no other animals on earth have? Baby reindeer.
  • What do you call a chicken at the North Pole? Lost.
  • Whose Christmas parties are full of screams? Dracula’s.
  • Just before Christmas, an honest politician, a generous lawyer and Santa Claus were riding in the elevator of a very posh hotel. Just before the doors opened they all noticed a $20 bill lying on the floor. Which one picked it up? Santa of course, because the other two don’t exist!
  • How does Mickey Mouse get around during the winter? Mice skates.
  • If athletes get athletes foot, what do astronauts get? Missile-Toe.
  • Where does Frosty the Snowman keep his money? In a snow bank.
  • What happened when Santa’s cat swallowed a ball of yarn? She had mittens.
  • What do you get if you deep fry Santa Claus? Crisp Kringle.
  • Did you know that all the angels in Jesus’ heavenly choir had the same name? Sure, haven’t you ever heard the song, “Hark, the Harold Angels Sing”?
  • What is Santa’s favorite breakfast cereal? Frosted Flakes.
  • What is Frosty’s favorite breakfast cereal? Snow Flakes.
  • Why are Christmas trees like people who can’t knit? They both drop their needles.
  • How does Santa Claus take pictures? With a North Pole-aroid camera.
  • Where is the best place to put your Christmas tree? After your Christmas one and your Christmas two.
  • What would a Japanese tourist in Alaska wear? An Eskimono.
  • Who delivers presents to baby sharks at Christmas? Santa Jaws.
  • What do you call it when your Christmas tree explodes? A tannen-bomb. (tannenbaum)
  • What is red and white and goes up and down and up and down? Santa Claus stuck in an elevator.
  • Why is Santa a good race car driver? Because he’s always in the pole position.
  • Who carries all of Santa’s books? His books elf. (book shelf)
  • What do you call people who are afraid of Santa? Claus-trophobic.
  • What’s red and green and guides Santa’s sleigh? Rudolph the red-nosed pickle.
  • What do elves learn in homeschool? The elf-abet.
  • What do you call a polar bear that steals icebergs from other polar bears? An ice-burglar.
  • How do you know if there is a reindeer in your refrigerator? The hoof prints in the butter!
  • Why does Santa Claus have three gardens? So he can Ho-Ho-Ho.
  • How does Father Christmas climb up a chimney? He uses a ladder in the stocking!
  • What happens when Frosty the Snowman gets dandruff? He gets snowflakes.
  • What kind of food do you get when you cross a blizzard with a polar bear? A brrr-grrr! (burger)
  • What’s red and white and red and white and red and white? Santa Claus rolling down a hill.
  • What did the sheep say to the shepherd? Seasons Bleatings!
  • Did you hear that one of Santa’s reindeer now works for Proctor and Gamble? It’s true! Comet cleans sinks!
  • Where did the mistletoe go to become rich and famous? Holly-wood.
  • What does Frosty the Snowman take when he gets sick? A chill pill.
  • What does Santa Claus use when he goes skiing? A North Pole.
  • What do you call a cow at the North Pole? An Eski-moo.
  • If I’m standing at the North Pole, facing the South Pole, and the East is on my left hand, what’s on my right hand? Fingers!
  • Why did Frosty go to live in the middle of the ocean? Because snow man is an island.
  • I know, I know. I know that people say, “It’s the thought that counts, not the gift… but couldn’t people think a little bigger?
  • Sometimes I get the feeling that if Christmas, Father’s Day and birthdays did not exist, then aftershave too, would not exist!
  • Santa Claus is a jolly fellow! Imagine all that driving and still being able to say, “Ho! Ho! Ho!”
  • My friend, Rick, is a paramedic here in Miami. A few years ago he answered a call about a man who had a head injury he got when some teenagers were throwing eggs at cars. It seems that the egg had come through the open window of the man’s car as he was driving at about 45 mph. He had a large swelling on his forehead. In the official report, Rick described the incident as an “egg-noggin.”
  • Billy: How come you never hear anything about the tenth reindeer, Olive? Tilly: Olive? Billy: Yeah, you know… Olive, the other reindeer, used to laugh and call him names…
  • The wife is shopping for Christmas gifts. With purchases little and large, she doesn’t believe in Santa Claus… But she believes in Master Charge!
  • A little boy returned from Sunday School with a new perspective on the Christmas story. He had learned all about the Wise Men from the East who brought gifts to the Baby Jesus. He was so excited he just had to tell his parents: “I learned in Sunday School today all about the very first Christmas! There wasn’t a Santa Claus way back then, so these three skinny guys on camels had to deliver all the toys!” And Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with his nose so bright wasn’t there yet, so they had to have this big spotlight in the sky to find their way around.”

A Milpitas Mom’s Favorite Joke.