Author: Ann Zeise

Candidates in the Milpitas General Election 2022

November 8, 2022 – Municipal Election Date in California

Candidates still working on campaign sites and social media. This page is a work in progress. If you have additional information or images you’d like to see on this page, contact me here.

Elections & Voter Information

The City of Milpitas is a General Law City with a Council-City Manager form of government. The City Council is made up of four (4) councilmembers and one (1) Mayor all elected at-large. Two (2) Councilmember seats and one (1) Mayoral seat are to be voted on every two years each November in even numbered years. Councilmembers are elected for a four (4)-year term and the Mayor is elected to a two (2)-year term.

The next regularly scheduled municipal election is in Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

Two (2) Councilmember seats with terms expiring in November 2026, and one (1) Mayoral seat with a term expiring 2024, will be on the November 8, 2022 ballot.

Form 410 is the Statement of Organization Recipient Committee. It has contact information.
Form 460 is the Recipient Committee Campaign Statement, which reports large contributions to the candidate. Also shows where campaign money was spent.

City of Milpitas Public Portal for Campaign Finance Disclosure

Candidates for Mayor of Milpitas.
Vote for 1.

Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name.

Karina Dominguez

Karina Dominguez

Party: Democrat
Contact Information
531 N. Abbott Ave.
Milpitas, CA
669-228-1623
team@votekarinadominguez.com

Ola Hassan

President/CEO at Ola’s Coffee Tea and Equip. Inc.
Social Media
LinkedIn

 

Carmen Montano

Carmen Montano

Party: Democrat
Day Job: Teacher
Campaign Site
As your Vice Mayor, I am putting forth initiatives to make our city the best place to live and raise a family.

Social Media
Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter

Contact Information
369 Summerfield Dr.
Milpitas CA 95035
408-649-3282
ilovemilpitas3@gmail.com

 

Voltaire S. Montemayor

Voltaire S. Montemayor

Retired Geologist
No campaign site. No social media.
Milpitas Beat story.
669 Penitencia St.
408-946-9364
voltz1251@yahoo.com

 

Anthony "Ngọc Trí" Phan

Anthony “Ngọc Trí” Phan

President of Land Development, Invictus Strategy
An American politician currently serving as a member of the Milpitas City Council. Elected at the age of 22, he is one of the youngest elected officials in the US.

Social Media
Facebook
Wikipedia
Instagram
LinkedIn

Contact Information
424 Walnut Dr.
Milpitas, CA
408-726-4704

Candidates for City Council of Milpitas.
Vote for 2.

Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name.

Dipak Awasthi for City Council

Dipak Awasthi

Small business owner, presently on Planning Commission
Business names: Iit Gate International, Inc and Girl With Curves, LLC
Age 64. He was born on Jan 7, 1958.
“I will focus on making smart, analytical, independent decisions based on data and facts.”

Social Media
Facebook

Contact Information
dipakformilpitas@gmail.com
Text or call: 408-712-3283
Residence: 387 Summerfield Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035-6278

 

Juliette Gomez for City Council

Juliette Isabel Gomez

Juniper Networks, 13 yrs 2 mos13 yrs 2 mos, Executive Coordinator for Multiple Executives
Author: Can I Push You?
Says she’s a Milpitas Chamber of Commerce board member, but not on their webpage.
Says she’s on the Economic Development and Trade Commission, but not listed.
I will pledge to focus on & support the Milpitas community, our children, & business owners. Safety will be a priority. I am up for the challenge. I would appreciate your vote of confidence & the privilege of representing you in the City Council.

Social Media
Facebook

Contact Information
Residence: 1320 Chewpon Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035
No contact information on her flyer.

 

​Hon Lien for City Council

Hon Thi Lien

honformilpitas2022@gmail.com
Phone: 408-599-1359

Social Media
Facebook

Contact Information
499 S. Park Victoria Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035

Demetress Morris for City Council

Demetress Morris

Former Vice-Chair Planning Commissioner City of Milpitas
Party: Independent
Home: Mesa Verde Drive
As your Council Member, I am looking forward to collaborating on policies that bring forth community achievement and operational unity. This action will result in a cleaner safer community for our families, while implementing the needed change for sustainable success.
Contact: Demetress.Morris@gmail.com

Social Media
Facebook

Isaac Stringer for City Council

Isaac Stringer

Vice President at Vector Fabrication
Milpitas City Council Candidate Isaac Stringer brings a “different point-of-view”

Social Media
Facebook

Contact Information
1515 N Milpitas Boulevard Spc 135
Milpitas, CA 95035

Michael Tsai for City Council

Michael Tsai

An Open Letter to School Board Trustee Michael Tsai: There are ways you can turn this around. Eric Shapiro

Candidates for Milpitas USD Board of Education
Vote for 3.

Kelly Yip-Chaun for school board

Kelly Yip-Chuan

Realtor
Yip-Chuan, who is currently President of MUSD’s School Board, has served in her seat since 2018. And she remains more focused than ever on ensuring that MUSD students receive the best education possible.

Robert Jung for school board

Rob Jung

Founder of the Milpitas Community Educational Endowment
He is the epitome of someone who “walks the walk,” and seems to thrive on collaborating with others to get things done.

Anu Nakka for School Board

Anu Nakka

Currently, she is the Executive Vice President on MHS’ PTSA board and the Treasurer for Rancho’s PTA board. She has spent years involved with various PTAs, and has also worked to organize STEM events.
Campaign launch.
anuforschoolboard@gmail.com
408-348-6890

Candidates for Assembly District 24
Vote for 1.

Bob Brunton for Assembly

Bob Brunton

Republican
40 year local business owner, 12 years elected education trustee, civic involvement
text me at 510-657-8645

Kansen Chu for Assembly

Kansen Chu

Democrat
To ensure that our community is safe, healthy, physically and mentally, provide quality day cares, excellent public education, and make our universities affordable.
Contact Us page.

 

Alex Lee for Assembly

Alex Lee

Democrat
I am committed to bringing affordable housing, investments in education, expanded transit, universal health care and climate adaptations to the Bay Area. I pledge to continue to work tirelessly to pass critically needed measures to end gun violence. More stances on issues.
SocialMedia
Facebook, Twitter
Contact us at alex@votealexlee.com

Ballot Measure(s)

Candidate Information

Campaign Information: Filing Requirements
If you want to run for office in California, here is what you must report. From the Secretary of State.

Fair Political Practices Commission
Promotes the integrity of representative state and local government in California through fair, impartial interpretation and enforcement of political campaign, lobbying, and conflict of interest laws.

Youth Sports for Milpitas Kids

Some of our local youth sports programs have produced Olympians! Milpitas believes in helping youth become physically fit with friendly competitive and individual sports opportunities. Most have reopened after being closed because of Covid19. Some have also permanently closed, so if you aren’t seeing a favorite here, they may really be gone.

Bay Badminton Center
Enroll your kids in our exciting Academy today and they will be on their way to improving their game with our World Class Coaches. Online court reservations available.
1191 Montague Expy.
(Inside Montague Court at Flemings Business Park)
408-942-2888

Bintang Milpitas
Through the badminton academy, many people who have never played badminton before have developed a passion for the sport; many people who have played before but were never serious have developed a competitive spirit. All in all, BBA has promoted the sport of badminton greatly within the community and hopes to continue doing so.
746 S Milpitas Blvd.
408-934-9915

Game Time Elite Gymnastics
GTEG is an elite training facility with the goal of qualifying gymnasts to Nationals, qualifying for the National Team and moving on to College gymnastics.
616 S Main St.
408-883-5578

ICC Table Tennis
In 11 years it has opened North America’s largest dedicated table tennis center and has produced 2012 USA Olympic team members Timothy Wang, Ariel Hsing & Lily Zhang. Team ICC player Lily Zhang and Jiaqi Zheng will also represent USA at 2016 Rio Olympics.
1507 N. Milpitas Blvd.
408-945-9556

Indus Cricket Club
Site not updated since November 2021, so may or may not be very active. Looking for quality players who are passionate about the game of Cricket, and youth who would like to learn the sport. Indus is starting a free youth camp for Beginner level boys/girls ages 7-10. The goal is to teach basic cricket, team skills in a safe and fun environment and groom future stars.
Call for more details and to sign up.
1600 Sonoma Dr. (Near Sinnott Park, NE of Lucky’s)
510-220-3325

Milpitas Knights PAL Football
The MILPITAS KNIGHTS is a non-profit youth football and cheer team serving Milpitas and our surrounding communities since the 1960’s. Our five teams are supported by the Milpitas Police Activity League (PAL) and we are members of theSan Jose Police Activity League (PAL) Football Organization. We are led by passionate volunteers who are dedicated to work alongside parents and community leaders to raise successful student athletes.

Milpitas Monsters
Girls fast pitch softball program. We are a travel softball organization focused on giving the young girls in our community the confidence and leadership skills to succeed in life. Our coaches focus on teaching players the fundamentals of the game and emphasis on instilling the importance of respecting teammates, opponents, coaches and officials.

Milpitas National Little League
Site not updated since March 8, 2020. The primary goal of Milpitas National Little League South is to provide player growth, development and firmly implant in our youth the idea of sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for leadership. 2005 season starts in March. Sign up is usually in November and December. Check on Facebook page for updates.

Milpitas NV PAL Girls Softball
While a specific timeframe for a start date to our Spring 2021 season is still uncertain, we will be opening up registration at this time. No payment is required until the start of the season is established.

Milpitas PAL
PAL is a program offering healthy, safe activities to the youth of our community as an alternative to street crime, drugs and violence. Currently, five well established sporting activities are in the PAL program: Milpitas PAL Soccer, Milpitas PAL Knights Football and Cheer, Jr. Giant’s Baseball, Milpitas North Valley PAL Softball, and Milpitas PAL Rugby. For more information, contact phone numbers on their sites.

Milpitas Sports Center
The Milpitas Sports Center is a full-service fitness center offering affordable sports and exercise programs for teens and adults. Programs include adult drop-in and league sports, fitness classes, lap swimming and water exercise, swim lessons and plenty of cardio and weight fitness equipment. The Sports Center complex also includes the adjacent Milpitas Skate Park, a football field, baseball and soccer fields and a concession stand.

Milpitas Youth Soccer Club
Facebook page. Affiliated with CYSA, MYSC places the emphasis on player skill advancement, coach and referee training, greater variety of competition, and playing opportunities both recreational and beyond, including the Olympic Development Program. Call 408-834-9092 or email support@mysleague.com

Mission San Jose Aquatics
A community based USA swim team dedicated to providing swimmers of all abilities the opportunity to be the best that they can be. MSJA Swimmers range from age 5 to college level. We have eight distinct training groups and practice sessions at Ohlone College  & Irvington HS in Fremont, California.

North Valley Little League
2022 Spring registration now open. We have put together a quick form to find out what the interest level is in returning to play should we be able to re-open. Details here.  Click here to complete the form.

North Valley Youth Soccer League
Check here for 2022 sign-ups, and schedules. Recreational soccer for children living in north San Jose, Alviso, California and east foothill neighborhoods, and also competitive soccer under North Valley United for teams comprised of children living anywhere in the bay area.

Warm Springs Aquatic Gators
We are looking forward to meet all our current, new swimmers and parent community. Warm Springs Aquatics or “the Gators” is a summer recreational swim team open to boys and girls ages 5 through 18. Swimmers start practicing in mid-April and swim through the end of July. Kids learn how to be great swimmers and team players in a fun and family-oriented atmosphere. We are part of the East Bay Swim League. Checkout our Facebook Page.

See also ~ Summer Programs and Camps

Martial Arts

Develop yourself physically, mentally, spiritually and establish an extraordinary character. Expand your life through the pursuit of Taekwondo of Karate mastery.

Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy
We offer a variety of classes tailored to meet the needs of different age groups and training goals.
1485 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-946-1888

Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association
FSKA is a non-political organization with its world headquarters in Milpitas.
1293 South Park Victoria Dr.
408-263-8544

Jung Su Won Martial Arts Academy
We have new and exciting content & programs coming soon!
107 Minnis Circle
408-263-5425

Smash gym
We have specifically designed our classes for Women, Men, and Children at Smash Gyms Milpitas. We have an amazing team of friendly and talented professional instructors teaching both classes and private lessons. Our schedule consist of Strength & Conditioning, Boxing, Kickboxing, Jiu-jitsu, No-Gi BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Judo, Fitness Bootcamps, MMA, Kids Classes and more. Facebook.
1000 Jacklin Rd.
408-484-9833
contact@smashmilpitas.com

West Coast Martial Arts
The purpose of West Coast World Martial Arts is to empower our students to develop themselves physically, mentally, spiritually and establish an extraordinary character. Expand your life through the pursuit of martial arts mastery.
Ernie Reyes, Beresford Square Shopping Center
19 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-262-7777
and
Parktown/Berryessa
1350 S. Park Victoria #32
408-262-4322

Saving the Earth, Milpitas Style

While the City of Milpitas may be relatively small, we are doing our best to help our planet by saving the earth in our own fashion. Here are the many ways you residents and businesses can participate in Earth Day, Earth Month, and year around in Milpitas.

GoMilpitas Produced by Sunbeams
How our small home business is getting greener every year, making GoMilpitas your one Milpitas information site that is very, very energy conscious.

Case Study: Milpitas Unified School District
Chevron Energy Solutions (CES) developed a comprehensive solar power and energy efficiency program that provides 75 percent of the district’s annual electricity needs through solar energy.

Climate Action Milpitas
Supporting the Milpitas Climate Action Plan Update
Protecting the environment and reducing our community’s climate impact continue to be a City Council and community priority. The City of Milpitas is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and ensuring the community is healthy, safe, and resilient. The City adopted its first Climate Action Plan in 2013 and is now working on a CAP Update to meet long term State and world carbon reduction and sustainability goals. Here you will find information on the CAP Update and how to get involved. You’ll also discover resources and incentives to help you adopt climate friendly actions.

Earth Month Events

Green Businesses in Milpitas Create Jobs
Check out the role that Milpitas is playing toward the goal of green energy through its green businesses.

LoopWorks Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) Project
Bringing PRT to Milpitas – and the world! Loopworks hopes the Milpitas advanced transit project will be a see, touch and ride inspiration to change the way transportation is viewed in cities across the world. It starts with a Mission to “Provide climate-friendly and easy-to-use Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) for movement around Milpitas that bypasses traffic with quick, point-to-point and fare-free rides.” Facebook page.

Silicon Valley Clean Energy
You’re one step closer to taking an action that will help change the world – with eHub.
There are so many things you can do today to make a big difference for our future. eHub has resources and tools to help you take the guesswork out of going all-electric. Use your clean energy to power your entire home, car and appliances. Save money and protect the earth.

Elaine Marshall

Suits on and by Michael Tsai vs School Board

Two Milpitas Unified school board members file police reports against Michael Tsai over “harassing messages”

By Rhoda Shapiro & Eric Shapiro, August 31, 2022
“We’re no longer in a state of emergency,” Yip-Chuan said, explaining the reason for her vote in an interview with The Beat. “We’re all back in person.”

Following the meeting, Trustee Tsai texted the three board members who didn’t vote with him this message:

“Think very carefully about what you are doing. Trust me, you should hope that nothing you do causes me to lose my race.”

He fights back…

Michael Tsai, Milpitas School Board Trustee

I’ve received a number of deceitful, threatening, and abusive messages from other board members and their cronies over the years. I’ve patiently endured and given them the professional courtesy of giving them privacy and not publishing their harassing messages, despite being told by multiple people that I should go public about the lies and workplace bullying.

Maybe I should have. I technically still could.

Coronavirus COVID-19 Updates for Milpitas

As the Coronavirus COVID-19 has hit our city and county particularly hard, I will use this post to keep you updated on important information you will need right here in town. Some posts here will be updated with extra links to Covid-19 information related to their usual topics.


COVID-19 Case Rates by City
Zoom in and click on “Milpitas.” Updated 9/1/2022. There has been a huge jump in Covid cases in Milpitas in the past couple of weeks, so I will be updating more often. This map summarizes counts and rates of cumulative COVID-19 cases by cities within Santa Clara County. Cities with higher rates of cases per 100,000 residents appear as a darker shade of blue than cities with lower rates of cases. Date above is the last I saw I checked, but not the last it changed. Do realize that if you drive outside our city borders, or people come to your home or business from other areas, you become part of of a far larger population, and your risk increases. Since this number is cumulative, assume that many of these people have recovered. Compare to other cities in Santa Clara County.

FIELD NAME MILPITAS COVID-19 CASES
Cumulative case count 14,918
Population 77,457
Rate per 100,000 people 19,260

Due to a significant and unresolved problem with the State of California’s CalREDIE reporting system, the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department, as well as county public health departments statewide, are experiencing significant underreporting of COVID-19 testing results. Because of this problem, the information presented in this dashboard/these dashboards since mid-July 2020 is incomplete. We will provide updates on the status of these reporting delays as soon as they are available. Additional information about these delays may be available from the State of California.

COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in all of Santa Clara County
The data on this dashboard provide a look at the number of new cases of COVID-19 and related deaths over time. A case is someone who tests positive for COVID-19 using viral testing performed in a lab. Deaths are listed separately for patients at Long Term Care Facilities because patients in these facilities are more isolated than the general public and represent a particularly vulnerable population. The Public Health Department closely tracks the number of cases and deaths that are being reported each day. Data on deaths will be updated on Fridays.

Most Recent Santa Clara County Risk Reduction Order

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA REQUIRING USE OF FACE COVERINGS INDOORS BY ALL PERSONS
DATE OF ORDER: August 2, 2021 This Order is made in light of the recent significant increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Santa Clara County (“County”), due primarily to the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Emerging evidence indicates that the Delta variant is more transmissible than prior variants of the virus, may cause more severe illness, and that even fully vaccinated individuals can spread the virus to others. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) now both recommend that all persons—regardless of vaccination status—wear face coverings indoors. Vaccination remains the best and most effective tool in preventing COVID-19 and its harms; evidence shows that even against the Delta variant, fully vaccinated individuals have substantial protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. In considering options to stem the rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission, a continued increase in the proportion of the population vaccinated is the best measure available. However, universal indoor use of face coverings is the least disruptive and most immediately impactful additional measure to take.

Covid-19 Testing Available in Milpitas

See EVENTS Calendar on this site for more free pop-up covid testing sites.

Rapid COVID-19 Home Tests Go on Sale at Major Retailers
CVS, Walmart, Walgreens now stock no-prescription kits offering results in 15 minutes. Both are antigen tests — meaning they look for specific proteins from the virus — and both have received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A doctor’s prescription is not required to purchase the rapid home-test kits.

OptumServe at the Milpitas Community Center
457 E. Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
Mondays and Thursdays, 10am – 2pm (Lunch break) 3pm – 6pm
We are happy to share that the Milpitas Community Center will offer COVID-19 testing. Appointments no longer required. You may schedule an appointment at LHI. Those with appointments are taken in first. Register here to get a patient ID. Even if you go without an appointment, you will need this ID number. You will return to the LHI site to get your results after they text you that it is available.

Kaiser Permanente Testing
Offers Diagnostic testing for a current infection, and antibody testing for a past infection. Does not reimburse for other testing sites. Members only.
770 East Calaveras Blvd.

City Services Available or Closed

COVID-19 Availability of City Services
The City has not updated its page yet since the May 17th move to the YELLOW TIER. Hopefully they will edit this page and its policies soon.

Milpitas Library
Library services are available. With the health order update, opens a new window that took effect on May 19, 2021, SCCLD welcomes our patrons to visit the library anytime during open hours to browse the full collection, use the public computers and printers, and utilize library resources and services. Face coverings and social distancing are required to enter the building. This page describes the services available to the community. Most Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) locations offer expanded building access in addition to contactless curbside service Monday through Saturday from 1pm – 6pm. These options are offered at the Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Saratoga Libraries during specific hours (see current schedule), and are described in detail lower on this page.

  • Curbside Holds Pickup
    Staff will deliver your holds to the trunk of your car by appointment.
  • Walkup Holds Pickup
    Staff will leave your holds on a table outside the library and we’re testing lobby service at limited locations. No appointment needed.
  • Library Returns
    You can return library materials into library book drops at all hours, seven days a week (24/7). Please allow up to 10 days for the returns to complete quarantine plus processing, before they are removed from your account. No late fines are incurred on any materials that are returned at this time.
  • Santa Clara County Library District has added free Wi-Fi in the parking lots of the Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Saratoga Libraries.
  • Consider using the app “Libby” to check out eBooks and Audiobooks.

Milpitas Sanitation
Currently, scheduled collection services are not affected. Please have your containers ready for service between the hours of 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on your regular collection day. If your containers are not serviced on their regularly scheduled day, we will return on the next service day.

Financial Resources for those suffering financially because of Covid-19

Housing Resources

  • Financial Assistance
  • Rent Relief
  • Ban on Evictions

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness
Notice: the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ended on May 31, 2021. Existing borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.

Milpitas Business Support Resources

The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce wishes to see that all businesses make it through these tough times. Information here is to get you quickly to sources of support for many aspects of your business and your employees.

Milpitas Restaurant Availability
Looking for takeout? A number of local restaurants are offering drive-thru, take-out, curbside pick-up, and delivery for Milpitas residents. Ordering from local businesses is one way to support our community during the current stay-at-home health order (Has been extended).

Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources during Covid19
At a meeting of the Milpitas Chamber of Commerce I heard several speakers on the topic of financial relief to small businesses because of economic disruption due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Milpitas Unified School District Services

Coronavirus Information, Alerts, and Updates

Milpitas High School (MHS)
Exemption for 2020-2021 Juniors and Seniors of District Graduation Requirements | AB 104 Bill Information
The law requires that high school students who were in their third or fourth year of high school during the 2020-2021 school year, and who were not on track to graduate in four years, may be exempt from our district’s graduation requirements that exceed statewide requirements. It also requires high schools to provide credit recovery support for these students, including the option to retake courses, or to enroll in a fifth year of high school, to complete state graduation requirements. Milpitas Unified School District will contact students eligible for this exemption.

Process for K-11 Students to Request to Repeat the 2020-2021 Grade | AB 104 Bill Information
This law provides a process for parents and guardians to request that their student repeat the grade they were enrolled in during the 2020-2021 school year. Parents and guardians of students who were in grades Kindergarten – 11 in the last school year would be eligible to make this request if their student received a D, F, or No Pass grade for at least one-half of their coursework in the 2020-2021 school year. This request would trigger a personalized consultation with representatives of the district to review and discuss all learning recovery options and supports that the student could access.

How to apply: Parents/Guardians may submit a written request through the Milpitas Unified School District Learning and Development Office by completing this form (Español / Tiếng Việt). The district will schedule a consultation within 30 days of submitting the form.

Santa Clara County County Services

County of Santa Clara Public Health Department Live
Videos produced by the Santa Clara County Health Department about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Data Dashboard
This data dashboard provides detailed information about cases and deaths from COVID-19 in Santa Clara County and is intended for educational purposes only. Because of limited testing capacity through the Public Health Laboratory, the number of cases that we detect through testing represent only a small portion of the total number of likely cases in the county.

COVID-19 Dashboards

Cases, Death, and Testing Dashboards

  • COVID-19 Cases and Deaths
    Provides detailed information about cases and deaths from COVID-19.
  • COVID-19 Case Rates by Vaccination Status
    This dashboard shows the 7-day daily average COVID-19 case rate by day for Santa Clara County overall, for unvaccinated residents, and for fully vaccinated residents.
  • Demographics of Cases and Deaths
    Provides information on characteristics and demographics of COVID-19 cases and deaths, including: age, gender, race/ethnicity, source of transmission for cases, and underlying conditions for deaths.
  • COVID-19 Testing
    Provides information on the total daily testing for COVID-19.
  • COVID-19 Variants
    This dashboard provides the cumulative count of COVID-19 variants that have been identified and reported in Santa Clara County to date.

Vaccination Dashboard

  • COVID-19 Vaccinations Among County Residents 
    This dashboard provides information about vaccine administration to Santa Clara County residents who are currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. This includes residents who have been vaccinated by providers within Santa Clara County and residents who have been vaccinated outside of the county.

​Mapping Dashboards​

​Hospitalization Dashboard​

  • Hospitalizations
    Provides the number of patients in acute hospital beds, intensive care unit beds.

COVID-19 Response Dashboards

  • SARS-CoV-2 Sewage Monitoring Data
    Provides an overview of the results of SARS-CoV-2 measurements in wastewater over time.​​​
  • Cost Tracking 
    Provides an open and transparent accounting of the County’s COVID-19 expenditures.
  • COVID-19 Data Sets​
  • COVID-19 Data Tables
    Please visit to download data related to the Dashboards listed above.​

Silicon Valley Strong
On March 18th, 2020 San José Mayor Sam Liccardo announced a new effort, driven by San José and Silicon Valley community and business leaders, to offer financial assistance, mobilize volunteers, and connect residents to critical COVID-19 resources. San José has developed a countywide food distribution partnership with Santa Clara County, non-profits, and the private sector. The movement is known as #SiliconValleyStrong
Silicon Valley Strong also provides resources in

Covid-19 Information from the state Covid-19 site

Current safety measures
Thanks to millions of vaccinations, California’s economy is open. There are no county tiers, capacity limits, or physical distancing requirements. But we still need some common-sense safety measures until more people are vaccinated.

  • What to do now
    COVID-19 has not gone away. To safely go about our daily lives, we need to continue:Vaccinations
    Masking
    Testing if you feel sick
    Other measures to keep ourselves and others safe
    Do’s and don’ts for daily lifeRestaurants, shopping malls, movie theaters, and most everyday places are open. Protect yourself and others by keeping these common-sense safety steps in mind.

See essential jobs and status of your county and open sectors
See Older Santa Clara County Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Orders Archive

Covid-19 Humor

Neil Diamond vs CDC on Hands, Touching Hands
Neil Diamond sings “Sweet Caroline” with updated lyric for safety during Covid-19 pandemic. And then advice on how to wash your hands thoroughly.
More Covid-19 Jokes

Social Networking Groups for Milpitas

Find out about local issues and what is trending in Milpitas, California, in the following social networking groups. Connect with others in Milpitas and nearby to talk about our town and its activities.

Adding members and friends as of February 4, 2022. Compare to Average Page Views on GoMilpitas.com this past year of 12,063/month Feb 1, 2021-Jan 31, 2022. (144,761 total.)

Go Milpitas Group 567 members
If you call Milpitas your home, or you spend a lot of time here through work or pleasure, have friends or relatives here, or used to live here, or represent Milpitas in government at higher levels, you are welcome to join!

Friends of the Milpitas Library 98 people like this. 118 people follow.
Get announcements about book sales by liking this page.

Golden Hills Art Association of Milpitas, California 15 members
Most recent post September 25, 2019.

I <3 Ol’ School Milpitas! 3.5K members
For those who grew up in, went to school in, spent time in, or love somebody from Milpitas. Please keep ALL posts about memories of people and events from Milpitas.

Marshall Pomeroy PTA 338 Friends
What a year this kids had! Thanks to all teachers for all your hard work this year with our kids. I know this had to the hardest year to teach! Thanks for everything you do for our Pomeroy’s kids!

Milpitas, Ayer and Calaveras Alumni 2.0K members
Alumni from the city of Milpitas, CA. Milpitas High, Samuel Ayer high, Calaveras High, Rancho Jr. and Randall Jr. When you join the group, announce yourself on the wall by your school, year and maiden name, if needed. If you don’t see your Yearbook cover, post it under the Photo Sections.

Milpitas Chamber Events 95 members
This group is for those interested in events. 2 posts a month

Addiction Recovery Center

Milpitas Citizens Network 303 members
Getting Milpitas Residents together to raise issues and help build a better community. Current issue: Stop Pot shops! Stop Landfill Expansion!

Milpitas Community Library 2,389 people follow
This is an official page for Santa Clara County Library. Please visit https://sccld.org/mobile-apps/ on your mobile device to use our app.

Milpitas Desis 17.2K members
Indian Community. *ONE POST PER EVERY 24 HOURS. I WILL FILTER POSTS AND DELETE ANY POSTS IN EXCESS. REPEAT OFFENDERS WILL BE BANNED* Feel free to post stuff for sale, announce your event, share job leads, offer or search for rentals etc. Please keep posts relevant.

Milpitas Dog Park 406 members
The goal when this group was started was to bring together the people who come to enjoy this great park. Everyone who comes to the park is encouraged to get to know both the two-legged and their four-legged furry family members.

Milpitas Family 1.4K members
We are a local community group offering positive support to residents in Milpitas and the surrounding area.

Milpitas Family First 49 members
We are committed to helping Our MUSD Unhoused/Homeless McKinney Vento Students, and in that commitment, we are advocates for Milpitas.

Milpitas High School Friends 94 members
3 posts a month. Not very active. 

Milpitas Homeschool Support Group 32 members
This is a private group for those who homeschool or plan to homeschool in Milpitas to look for nearby homeschool friends, invite others to join them for an event.

Milpitas Hook-up Buy Sell trade 10.4K members
Post items you need to Buy, sell or trade. Services also welcome.

Milpitas Key Club 708 members
“Caring – Our Way of Life” Key Club is the oldest and largest international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities.

Milpitas Knights Group Page 579 members
Milpitas Police Activity League (PAL) For more information on Knights Football please contact us at milpitasknights@gmail.com. PAL football is a program offering healthy, safe activities to the youth of our community as an alternative to street crime, drugs and violence.

Milpitas Neighbors 309 members
Public: Anyone can see who’s in the group and what they post. No description.

Milpitas Moms and Kids 191 members
Welcome to the Milpitas Moms and Kids playgroup Virtual Playdates, Virtual Moms Night Out, etc. Anyone can host a virtual event.

Milpitas Rants and Raves 2.8K members
This is the place to rant and rave about anything and everything going on in Milpitas.

Milpitas Real Estate 149 members
Looking to get a pulse on Milpitas Real Estate Market? Find out the ins and outs of Milpitas Real Estate Market.

Milpitas Renters Coalition 81 people follow
We are a grassroots group of Milpitas tenants and other community members who are deeply invested in preventing the displacement of renters in Milpitas. We make decisions collectively and need your voice to help combat evictions and rent gouging.

Milpitas Santa Clara Bay Area Garage Sales & More 7.3K members
This group is for anyone who wants to sell, trade, give away, or in search of anything that is legal. Mainly serving the South Bay Area such as Milpitas, Santa Clara, San Jose or any surrounding areas such as Fremont or Union City.

Milpitas Skatepark Facebook Group 236 members
This group is for those who support a skatepark in Milpitas, skaters, their parents and friends and anyone else who is excited that we are finally getting skatepark in Milpitas!

Milpitas Tells It Like It Is! 236 members
Looking for ideas that support our community and ways to improve our quality of life!

Milpitas Vietnamese Food 623 members
Share delicious Vietnamese food and snacks.

Milpitas Women’s Action Network 20 members
Women who want to make a difference in local and national policies- we are the resistance!

Next-door Milpitas
Milpitas Neighborhood is central Milpitas, east of 680 and one neighborhood south of Calaveras, and one neighborhood north of Landess. Use from browser or app for mobile devices.

Our Milpitas Eagles Freed 284 members
Unlike the other “Our Milpitas Eagles” group, this group will be free to join for all interested about the Bald Eagle nest at a school in Milpitas California.

Shopping Milpitas 1,204 people follow
The heart of the valley awaits you with four community centers located in the heart of Milpitas. Beauty treatments, grocery, specialty services and fine dining–find more of what you are looking for.

Spring Valley VFD 296 members
Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department (SVVFD) provides fire safety and emergency medical services for residents, recreational enthusiasts, and property in the north-eastern foothills above San Jose and Milpitas, California.

Sunnyhills Sign
Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association 321 people like. 355 people follow.
We are a volunteer group actively working to improve our neighborhood and the city of Milpitas through positive activities, events, and programs.

#SunnyhillsStrong 782 members
A group created to celebrate the world’s first planned integrated community, to honor those pioneers that helped to establish it, to tell “Our Story” and to keep the spirit of Sunnyhills alive forever!

71 Milpitas neighborhoods are on Nextdoor
Nextdoor is the best way to stay in the know about what’s going on in your neighborhood—whether it’s finding a last-minute babysitter, learning about an upcoming block party, or hearing about a rash of car break-ins. There are so many ways our neighbors can help us. We just need an easier way to connect with them.

Fishing in Milpitas Lakes

We’ve got some of the best fishing spots around! No activity can be as rewarding as relaxing near a crystal clear waterway with fishing pole in hand and line in one of Milpitas’ lakes.

Department of Fish and Game plants larger fish.
To enhance anglers abilities to enjoy lakes close to home, the Fishing in the City program provides supplemental stocking of 1 pound rainbow trout and 1 to 2 pound catfish at lakes around the Bay Area, including Sandy Wool Lake and Spring Valley Lake in Milpitas.

CDFW Wildlife Area Operational Changes due to COVID-19
The Department plans to operate wildlife areas to provide recreational opportunities while keeping the public and Department staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please continue to check the Department’s Closure Page for updates.

State Fisheries Biologists Continue Efforts To Eradicate Deadly Fish Bacteria
January 28, 2021. Not affecting Milpitas lakes and ponds or their stocking. Read about affected areas on this site.

Information on purchasing licenses, permits, tags and other entitlements, can be found on CDFW’s Online License Site.

The following Santa Clara County lakes will be planted with 1-pound rainbow trout in the spring. In the summer the lakes are stocked with catfish. Fishing is a favorite activity at Ed R. Levin Park. Sandy Wool Lake is stocked from November through May. Swimming is prohibited.

Latest fish plants at Sandy Wool Lake
Reports by date and species of fish

All you need to know about fishing in Santa Clara County Parks but were afraid to ask
No activity can be as rewarding as relaxing near a crystal clear waterway with fishing pole in hand and line in the water. We’ve got some of the best fishing spots around! Feeling a little rusty with your casting? Take advantage of our practice fly casting ponds, usually a dedicated enthusiast will be on hand to give you a tip or two.

Department of Fish and Game
Yes, children 15 and younger can fish at Sandy Wool Lake without a license. In the summer the lake is stocked with catfish, and in the cooler months with trout.


Ed Levin County Park
Fishing is another favorite activity at Ed R. Levin Park. Sandy Wool Lake is stocked from November through May. Swimming is prohibited.

Flycasters of San Jose
A large and active fly fishing club with a diverse set of offerings catering to fly fishers of all backgrounds and skill levels.

Free Fishing Days
If you’re new to the sport of fishing, and not sure if you will enjoy it, we have a great deal for you. The Department of Fish and Game offers two “Free Fishing Days” each year. Free Fishing Days for 2022 are Saturday, July 2 and Saturday, September 3.

Fishing in the City
Fishing in the City Clinics gives city dwellers an opportunity to learn how to fish, and to fish close to home. Valid fishing licenses are required of anglers 16 years or older. Anglers 16 years of age and older need to have a fishing license except on Free Fishing Days. (See above dates.)

Salmon in Silicon Valley
Salmon in Silicon Valley? The Valley is not known for its salmon but they are here in very small numbers. Their numbers are so low, that most people don’t know they exist, and if river health and function are not drastically improved, we may loose these salmon for good. Urban Wildlife Research Project of Silicon Valley has been monitoring salmon since 2011 along side other conservation groups Salmon and Stealhead Restoration Group, and Friends of Los Gatos Creek.

Pizza Parlors in Milpitas

Dining and Food ~ Restaurants in Milpitas

Most Pizza Parlors in Milpitas have online coupons linked here. Never pay full price! Most have TVs with sporting events playing.

Colosseum New York Pizza
Yelp reviews. Near new BART station.
761 E Capitol Ave.
408-262-8633.

Curry Pizza House
Craft curry pizzas catering to east Indian tastes.
1806 Milmont Dr.
408-831-3580

Giorgio’s Italian Food & Pizza
Our favorite is the family dinner with salad, drinks, spaghetti and pizza. They also have party trays to go and host banquets. Noted for having the best pizza in Silicon Valley.
634 E. Calaveras Blvd
408-942-1292

Mountain Mike’s
Features all you can eat pizza-lovers buffet and salad bar. Coupons available. Located in the Beresford shopping Center.
85 N Milpitas Bl.
408-946-9401

Organic Pisa
We offer tasty, creative pizza dishes. Designed for health-conscious people who pay attention to the things they are putting into their bodies, Organic Pisa is family-owned and family-operated. Order online. Orders over $20 can be delivered.
106 Dempsey Rd.
408-906-8000

Parktown Pizza Company
Check out their specialty pizzas on their order online menu. Click on small “offers” button to find coupon and other special deals.
1350 S. Park Victoria
408-263-2131

The Pizza Box
Our real New York Style Pizza is made with 100% real cheese, our own special sauce, and fresh homemade dough everyday!
1253 Jacklin Road
408-946-6521

Pizza Hut
Coupon available if you’ll give them your zip code.
Located at 102 S. Park Victoria Dr.
408-946-5000

Round Table Pizza Grille
Nutritional information.
1271 E. Calaveras Blvd.
408-262-7822

Straw Hat Pizza
Chain serving Californian pizza, stuffed sandwiches & salads made with locally grown ingredients.
300 W Calaveras Blvd.
408-709-5677

Stuft Pizza
Order online for takeout pizza. Unbelievable pizza at an incredible price, all with great service. Come by and enjoy one of our specially made pizzas, our full service salad bar, or a pint of our very own home brewed beers.
1426 Dempsey Road
408-262-4343

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen
Counter-serve pizza chain with a variety of pies & slices, plus pasta & other Italian staples.
611 Great Mall Dr Food Court-11
408-946-8382

See also Italian Restaurants in Milpitas

 

Uniforms – What to Wear to School

Milpitas schools have requirement to wear uniforms in grades K-8. Check below for details about what your school uniforms should look like.

Many local stores with a children’s clothing section will have uniforms in the late summer, just a school is starting. See list below of acceptable sources.

Uniform requirements for the current school year in Milpitas, CA.

  • Shirts must have a collar, such as a polo shirt, a dress shirt, or a turtle neck style.
  • Sweaters and jackets must be plain without excessive or large lettering on them.
  • In general, shoes, socks and belts must be fairly plain and typically white, brown, black or blue. Shoes must be closed-toed.
  • Check by school name below for color options. Verify through links.
School
Pants, Shorts, Skirt, Skorts or Jumper
Blouses, Shirts, Sweaters, Sweatshirts
Always Solid Colors
Burnett
Navy Blue
White, Hunter Green, or Navy Blue Polo Shirts with collars, Green or Blue sweater or coat
Curtner
Navy Blue, Khaki or White (solid colors only)
White, Navy Blue, Burgundy, or Khaki with collars
Mattos
Navy Blue or Khaki
White or Navy Blue, with collars
Pomeroy
Navy Blue, Burgundy and White
Navy Blue, Burgundy and White
Randall (In Spanish)
Navy Blue or Tan Khaki
Navy, Light Blue, White (solid color only)
Rose
Solid Blue or Black (No Jeans)
Rose School Spirit Shirts, or White, Burgundy, or Red with or without collars
Sinnott
Navy Blue, Tan Khaki, or School Plaid
Navy, White, Burgundy (solid color only). Spirit wear T-shirts OK
Spangler
Khaki, Blue, or Black
Can be cargo or any other style, Jeans on Fridays only.
White, Forest Green, Navy Blue, Baby Blue, or Burgundy
Spangler t-shirts and sweatshirts may be worn daily
Weller
Navy Blue, Black, or Tan Khaki
White, Navy Blue & Burgundy. White button-up shirt or Weller t-shirt.
Zanker
Navy Blue, Tan Khaki
Navy Blue, Burgandy or White. Only Zanker logos permitted.

Middle Schools

Rancho
Blue Jeans, Black
Jeans, Khaki, and Navy Blue.
White or Hunter/Forest Green, Black, or Khaki. Spirit shirts.
Russell
Khaki, Grey, Black, White, or Greens
White, Black, Green, or Gray Polo, turtleneck, collar or collarless shirt, sweatshirts, dress shirts.

The high schools do not require uniforms, but they do have dress codes.

Milpitas High School students must dress appropriately for school. A student’s apparel or lack of apparel should not distract from the educational process. Clothing that depicts violence and/or obscene words/pictures, sexually suggestive statements, or drugs/alcohol are considered inappropriate and will not be allowed at Milpitas High School. Clothing that reveals cleavage, belly, back, or underwear disrupts the educational process. Shoes must be worn at all times. Any student dressed inappropriately will be sent to the office. More on page 19 & 20 of student handbook.

Cal Hills Dress Code
And daily schedule and calendar.

Check with your school office for details.

Where to Purchase Uniforms

Check for Discounts in the Fall!

French Toast
JCPenney
Justice (girls only)
Kohl’s
Lands End
Macy’s
Merry Mart
Old Navy
Sears
Target
Walmart

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