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Milpitas City Hall is in a state of civil war
By Eric Shapiro March 29, 2023 Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano and City Manager Steve McHarris chat privately on the dais on December 20, 2022. Photo by The Milpitas Beat. We had a moment there – it came and went. But for like half a second, it seemed like things could go so well… Last December, Carmen Montano became the 18th Mayor of Milpitas. Garry Barbadillo, in the course of campaigning for his City Councilmember seat, recalled a time when the Milpitas City Council routinely voted 5-0. In other words, everything they passed, they passed unanimously. I liked the message. It pointed to an age of solidarity, of common sense, of…
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Earthquake Felt in Milpitas
The quake felt like a quick nudge, so maybe some swinging lights moved a bit. No damage. M 4.5 – 2km N of Tres Pinos, CA 2023-04-04 22:23:17 (UTC), 3:23 PM Tuesday, Pacific Time (PT) 36.804°N 121.322°W – South of Hollister 9.2 km or 5.7 mi in depth
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Dining and Food in Milpitas
Overview of dining and food resources in Milpitas, California, from donated food through fine dining. Beer and Wine Milpitas has a couple of boutique breweries and wineries. California Recipes These California recipes are made from fruits and vegetables that can be found in local gardens and farms. Some are found in local restaurants. Food Donation Locations During the holidays, you can donate toys and games for children and food for humans and pets at these Milpitas centers. 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. Grocery Stores & Other Sources of…
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City of Milpitas throws first-ever Holi Festival (PHOTOS)
By The Beat Staff, March 5, 2023 In spite of the title, the Holi Festival has been held for many years in a Milpitas Park. Perhaps this is the first the City sponsored. The City of Milpitas held its first Holi Festival on March 4, 2023 at Cardoza Park. Holi is a joyful and vibrant Hindu festival that celebrates the beginnings of spring. Festival attendees sing, dance, and throw colored powders at one another in celebration. Read more…
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Mil’s Diner going strong under new ownership
ByEric Shapiro, The Milpitas Beat, March 3, 2023 Mil’s Diner is a legendary yet humble Milpitas mainstay, a cozy mini-mall-based nook offering a warm atmosphere, a friendly staff, and heaping portions of mouth-watering food. Located at 36 South Abbott Avenue, the restaurant recently came under new ownership, and in the course of doing so it had the good fortune of seeing very little change… The new owner, Teri Lane, just took over at the start of January 2023. Before then, she was a Mil’s server for 18 years. But she wasn’t even their longest-running server; she points to a current waitress, Jeanine, who’s been there since before the previous owners…
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Counseling: Help and Support with Problems
Health Services in and near Milpitas Feeling suicidal? Milpitas resources at: Suicide Prevention Resources in Milpitas and SCC Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Handling Stress Suicide Prevention Resources What Trauma Victims Need You to Know Crisis Support In an effort to support your wellness The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department has developed some information sheets to help you cope effectively during these Covid19 Pandemic times: Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (English), 03-17-2020 Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks—Taking Care of Children (English), 03-17-2020 Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (Chinese), 03-17-2020 Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks—Taking Care of Children (Chinese), 03-17-2020 Coping…
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A Milpitas Cowboy’s Guide to Life
Milpitas Jokes Don’t squat with your spurs on. Don’t interfere with something that ain’t botherin’ you none. Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance. The easiest way to eat crow is while it’s still warm. The colder it gets, the harder it is to swaller. If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin’. If it don’t seem like it’s worth the effort, it probably ain’t. It don’t take a genius to spot a goat in a flock of sheep. The biggest troublemaker you’ll probably ever have to deal with watches you shave his face in the mirror…
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Laughing in the Dark
Milpitas Jokes New slogan for Silicon Valley: “Unlike the rest of the country, our people are bright and our lights are dim.” Bay Area Comedian, Clifford Fewel PG&E now officially stands for “Power Grid Envy.” Los Angeles Comedian, Perry Kurtz It’s a big night in Disneyland in California as they open their new theme park ‘California Adventure.’ However, due to the power outages in California, the Country Bear Jamboree will performed unplugged.” Jimmy Fallon on Saturday Night Live Jay Leno suggests that California conserve energy by doing away with the yellow part of traffic lights “because nobody pays attention to those anyway.” …
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Two Elderly Milpitas Ladies Got Together
Milpitas Jokes Two elderly Milpitas ladies had been friends since their 30s. Now in their 80s they still get together a couple of times a week to play cards. One day they were playing gin rummy and one of them said, “You know we’ve been friends for many years and, please don’t get mad, but for the life of me I can’t remember your name. Please tell me what it is.” Her friend glared at her. She continued to glare and stare at her for at least 3 minutes. Finally she said, “How soon do you need to know?” A Milpitas Mom’s Favorite Joke
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Disciplining Silicon Valley Kids
Milpitas Jokes A frustrated Silicon Valley dad vented, “When I was a youngster, I was disciplined by being sent to my room without supper. But in my son’s room, he has his own color TV, iPhone, computer, and DVD player.” “So what do you do?” asked his friend. “I send him to MY room!” exclaimed the father. A Milpitas Mom’s Favorite Joke
