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Scams
GoMilpitas.com provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report ongoing scams. Text Phishing Scheme Online Employment Scam Tech Support Scam Telephone Taxes Due Scam Telephone Utilities Due Scam Item Listed for Sale Check Scam Warrant for your Arrest Scam Other Resources Text Phishing Scheme The suspects in this scam are targeting disability applicants and beneficiaries by sending them text messages on their cellphone asking them to call. The text messages have read, “Disability Alert: Please call 253-xxx-xxxx regarding your recent disability benefits application.” The numbers to call have varied but the wording has been about the same. When the number is called a person…
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Filipino Dining in Milpitas
Dining and Food ~ Restaurants in Milpitas ~ Asian Pacific Dining There is a good choice of Filipino restaurants in the shopping center on Landess just west of S. Park Victoria in Milpitas. Most are offering take-out and some offer delivery service during Covid-19. Please let me know if you see any with more than 2-3 tables in their patio for outside dining. Chow King Yelp. “One thing to know about this chain: it’s Chinese fastfood in the Philippines, brought here. 1535 Landess Ave 408-957-0681 Ima’s Kusina Yelp. Small counter-serve stop for a wide variety of Filipino sweets & savory dishes, plus party trays. 1535 Landess Ave. 408-263-6748 Grill City…
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Major Stores, Entertainment & Services-Great Mall
Anchor stores at the Great Mall in Milpitas, CA. Bed Bath & Beyond Department store selling domestics merchandise and home furnishings. Shop online. 408-934-1596 Neighborhood 5A near Forever 21 and Dave & Busters #147 Burlington Coat Factory Designer and name-brand merchandise at up to 70% off department store prices. Shop online 408-934-0454 Neighborhood 3 near Victorias Secret and Banana Republic #1400 Century 20 Great Mall Century 20 Great Mall Milpitas show times. 1010 Great Mall Drive 408-942-7441 DICK’S Sporting Goods Interactive sporting goods store carrying clothing, equipment & accessories for all major sports & activities. Shop online. 408-503-0370 Neighborhood 1 between Camille La Vie and Gap Outlet #1200 Group USA Current season…
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Milpitas man charged with murder after woman’s body found buried in his yard
Neighbors told officers they heard a woman screaming early Saturday but did not notify police. MILPITAS – A Milpitas man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman who was found buried in his yard Wednesday, police said. Micah James Dovlet, 34, was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail in San Jose on Wednesday and remains in custody, Milpitas police Capt. John Torrez. said in a news release. Prosecutors said in a criminal complaint that Dovlet was charged with murder, the victim was “particularly vulnerable” and the way the killing was carried out “indicates planning, sophistication or professionalism.” On Monday, officers…
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City of Milpitas to provide $5000 grants to 280 small businesses
City of Milpitas to provide $5000 grants to 280 small businesses By Eric Shapiro, Milpitas Beat, February 4, 2022 At the end of last month, on January 31, the Milpitas Small Business Assistance Grant Program was launched by the City of Milpitas. Its purpose: to support city businesses hit hard by COVID-19. The money for the grant program — $1,500,000 in total — comes from the federal government’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). More than 280 small businesses in Milpitas will receive grants amounting to $5,000 and/or free technical assistance. Applicants can apply till March 1, 2022. The following requirements must be met, and those businesses meeting them will be…
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Indigenous People (Ohlone Indians) of Silicon Valley
History of the Ohlone Indians, the indigenous people who inhabited the south San Francisco Bay region of California. Bloody Island Massacre To this day, the US Army, State of California, or County of Lake, have made no attempt to apologize for nearly annihilating the innocent Pomo people of Bodanapotti. California Powwow Calendar Check here for powwows of indigenous people being held in California. California Cultures: Native Americans At the time of Spanish colonization in the late 1700s, California was home to more than 300,000 indigenous people in more than 200 tribes. Their centuries-old way of life was brought to an end relatively quickly: native Californians soon established regular trading relationships with…
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Covid Vaccine Memes
Covid Jokes My mate got their covid vaccine yesterday and I can tell you the most prominent side effect is the inability to shut up about getting the covid vaccine. Scientists looking at data for the Oxford Vaccine: “Might – MIGHT – increase risk of blood clots. Pause all use immediately! Scientists looking at data about blood clots in women and the contraceptive pill over 60 years: Deal with it! “I’m not getting a vaccine so they can microchip me!” says the man typing into his phone that tracks his every thought and constantly logs his location. Christmas normally vs Christmas this year… The owners of Zoom reading that the…
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Shopping Centers in Milpitas
Shopping Centers in Milpitas offer centers of cultural delight! Poking around our shops is like taking a world tour at your own pace for the food and household items you need, while getting style from the world over. Abel Plaza N. Abel Street at E. Calaveras Blvd. Major merchants: Swagat Indian Cuisine, Ta Restaurant Beresford Square Stores in this mall sorted by type, including phone numbers. N. Milpitas Blvd. at W. Calaveras Blvd. Major merchants: Marina Grocery, CVS, Banking Beauty & Fitness Clothing and Footwear Education Groceries Home Repair Health Restaurants Calaveras Plaza W. Calaveras Blvd. near Abel St. Major merchants: Grocery Outlet, FedEx Fiesta Shopping Center Dempsey Rd. Major merchants: Foothill…
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Meeting Halls for Events in Milpitas
Whether you need a meeting hall for business, a wedding, or large event, there are halls to rent in Milpitas! Unfortunately, Milpitas has no convention center. When you’re planning an event on a short timeline, you don’t have the luxury of thoroughly vetting meeting halls, let alone taking the time to find and select the right venue. GoMilpitas “Meeting Halls” is a directory featuring halls, community centers, venues and halls for hire | Advertise your hall to your local community for free. Other Possible Large Halls Hotels The larger hotels have rooms for fairly large gatherings. City Park Picnic Areas Reservations must be made in-person at the Milpitas Community Center, located at…
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Rudolf, The Red, Knows Rain, Dear
Animal Jokes A Milpitas couple was being shown around Moscow one day, by their communist guide, Rudolf, when the man felt a drop hit his nose. “I think it’s raining,” he said to his wife. “No, that felt more like snow to me,” she replied. “No, I’m sure it was just rain,” he said. Well, as these things go, they were about to have a major argument about whether it was raining or snowing. “Let’s not fight about it!” the man said. “Let’s ask our guide, Rudolf, whether it’s officially raining or snowing.” As their tour guide approached, the man said, “Tell us, Comrade Rudolf, is it officially raining or…
