• Voting

    California Gubernatorial Recall Election Voter Information

    By Soumya Karlamangla It’s Thursday. Your ballot is in the mail for the special election to decide whether to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom. Recent polling shows it’s a dead heat. With some 22 million ballots arriving in Californians’ mailboxes this week, voting has begun in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recall election. Between now and Sept. 14, voters will decide whether Newsom, a Democrat who won in a landslide in 2018, should be recalled and replaced — and if so, by whom. Though the effort to recall the governor was once seen as improbable, recent polling shows it’s now a dead heat, as my colleagues reported on Tuesday. Newsom has raised more campaign funds…

  • Voting

    Voter Information-How to Become a Voter in California

    vote hands of many colors

    How to Get to Vote Voter information specific to those who reside in Milpitas, California Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters is modernizing voting and providing voters with greater flexibility and convenience. Starting with the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election VOTERS w​​ill have more options an​d will get to choose WHEN, WHERE, and HOW to vote​!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​: Every registered voter will receive a Vote By Mail ballot starting 29 days before Election Day Voters can vote at any of the Vote Centers in Santa Clara County Approximately 22 Vote Centers will open for 11 days including Election Day and approximately 88 Vote Centers will be open for 4 days including Election Day for a total…

  • Jokes

    Housework Training Courses Now Available For Men

    He Can Do It

    Introduction to Common Household Objects I: The Mop Introduction to Common Household Objects II: The Sponge Dressing Up: Beyond the Funeral and the Wedding Refrigerator Forensics: Identifying and Removing the Dead Design Pattern or Splatter Stain on the Linoleum?: You CAN Tell the Difference! Accepting Loss -I: If It’s Empty, You Can Throw It Away Accepting Loss -II: If the Milk Expired Three Weeks Ago, Keeping It In the Refrigerator Won’t Bring It Back Going to the Supermarket: It’s Not Just for Women Anymore! Recycling Skills I: Boxes that the Electronics Came In Recycling Skills II: Styrofoam that Came in the Boxes that the Electronics Came In Bathroom Etiquette I:…

  • Community Matters

    Temporary Policies and Guidelines Police Department Community Room

    Police Logo Star

    Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Temporary Policies and Guidelines Police Department Community Room 1275 North Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035 Reservations: 408-586-2402 or vbejines@ci.milpitas.ca.gov UPDATED: AUGUST 13, 2021 The Milpitas Police Department’s top priority is to ensure the safety of our guests. Please note that any meeting event in the Police Department Community Room is contingent upon current public health orders and City policy. Vaccination Requirements The City of Milpitas will not require guests to show proof of vaccination when entering the Police Department Community Room. Masks and Face Coverings Effective Thursday, July 29, 2021, the City of Milpitas requires all City employees and visitors to wear face coverings in indoor settings…

  • Jokes

    The Origin of the Internet

    internet plug

    Computing Jokes An old, bearded shepherd with a crooked staff walked up to a stone pulpit and said, “And lo, it came to pass that the trader by the name of Abraham Com did take unto himself a young wife by the name of Dot.” And Dot Com was a comely woman, broad of shoulder and long of leg. Indeed, she had been called Amazon Dot Com. And she said unto Abraham, her husband, “Why doth thou travel far, from town to town, with thy goods when thou can trade without ever leaving thy tent?” And Abraham did look at her as though she were several saddle bags short of…

  • Jokes

    How many HR Staff Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb?

    One actual HR staff member to change the light bulb. The second to assess the risk of the light bulb changing process. A third to ensure the light bulb changing process adheres to the internal compliance regime for health and safety during light bulb changes. A fourth to ensure that the internal purchase order procedures have been adhered with for light bulb change orders. A fifth to audit the supply of the light bulb following the internal purchase order procedure. A sixth to report back to the compliance and risk functions that the supply and audit divisions had complied with the light bulb change risk and compliance procedures. A seventh…

  • Public Resources

    Fire Departments

    Firefighters

    Two fire departments are responsible for fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue services, hazardous and toxic materials emergency response, in town and in hills. Cal Fire also help suppress wild fires in our hills. List of Fire Departments responsible for fires in the city proper and in the hillsides Milpitas Fire Department 77 S Main St Responsible for fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue services, hazardous and toxic materials emergency response, coordination of City-wide disaster response efforts, enforcement of fire and life safety codes, enforcement of State and Federal hazardous materials regulations, and investigation of fire cause, arson and other emergency events for cause and origin. 408-586-2800 To report Emergencies…

  • Shops

    Dry Cleaners, Alterations, and Laundromats in Milpitas

    Laundry Services

    Plenty of places to get your clothing washed, dry cleaned or altered in Milpitas. Check here for independent Dry Cleaners, Alterations, and Laundromats. Many clothing stores in the Great Mall also offer alterations for clothing bought in those stores, but these are not listed here. 888 Cleaner & Alteration Yelp Reviews. We take the worry out of your laundry. We only use non-toxic solvent. 1773 Landess Ave. 408-946-8699 Coin-Op Laundry Milpitas Yelp Reviews. “I’ve never had a problem with this place. It gets the job done, clothes are not shrunk/faded/ destroyed, place is clean, well maintained, different sized washing machines, extra large dryers, space to fold clothes (though not allowed…

  • Celebrations,  News Archives

    Chamber holds first in-person mixer at Outback since Covid Shutdown

    Networking Mixer at Outback Steakhouse July 15 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm We had to show proof of vaccination against COVID, but then we were free to mix and enjoy spare ribs and fries, and drinks of our choices.

  • Community Matters

    Neighborhood Associations

    Sunnyhills Board Members

    Milpitas neighborhood associations, coalitions, and a lively mail lists to communicate with members about local issues and events. Associations Centria Homeowners in Milpitas, CA Private for neighbors only. This new master plan condominium community offers the latest in fine-living amenities. The “Texas Wrap” construction places the multi-level garage in the center allowing residents to park on the floor on which they live. Community pool, meeting rooms, lush landscaping, walk to the VTA and The Great Mall…all make Centria the perfect location for a carefree lifestyle. Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association A volunteer group of homeowners and residents of the Sunnyhills neighborhood who are active in trying to improve our neighborhood, and thus,…