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Funding to help prevent human trafficking and domestic violence
We have continuously been advocating for more funding to help prevent human trafficking and domestic violence. Now more than ever, we must support nonprofit organizations to help the survivors of these crimes. Our advocacy during this budget cycle and the past three years on these issues is based on facts. This type of crime is increasing in our region, but we can work together to learn how to stop it. This can happen anywhere, including residential areas in our city. We can no longer wait and the facts before us require immediate action. We have a fantastic opportunity to invest federal money into programs and prevention. We will be asking…
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David Davies and Larong Hu arrested for Pimping and Pandering
On June 9, 2021, Detectives from the Milpitas Police Department and Investigators from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office concluded a two year long pimping and pandering investigation with the arrest of David Davies, a 57-year old male, and his wife, Larong Hu, a 38-year old female, both Milpitas residents. The couple was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for pimping and pandering and felony conspiracy charges. Both suspects are being held on a $350,000 bail. The investigation began in December of 2019, when detectives from the Milpitas Police Department and Investigators from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office identified a brothel in the City of Milpitas.…
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Main Street History Tour
Joann Souza narrates a tour of Main Street telling about the historic buildings and sites along the way. Created by MilpitasHistory
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Milpitas Historical Society April 14, 2021 with Mort Levine & Deva Luna
Milpitas Post founder Mort Levine, with his daughter Deva Luna, reflects on his family’s history in Milpitas, and talks about the life of his wife Elaine Levine, co-founder of The Milpitas Historical Society and original publisher of the Milpitas Post. Video from the Milpitas Historical Society.
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Milpitas City Council approves new automatic car wash in split vote
Milpitas City Council approves new automatic car wash in split vote By Grace Hase, May 5, 2021 A manual coin-operated car wash on South Main Street is getting a fully automatic revamp after more than 50 years in business. Fight among council members ensues.
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South Bay freeway shooting sends person to hospital
South Bay freeway shooting sends person to hospital Highway Patrol says incident at Tasman Drive and I-880 was ‘not a random act’ MILPITAS – A driver was injured in a shooting Monday, May 17, 2021. afternoon on a South Bay freeway, authorities said. The shooting was reported at 2:33 p.m. on the onramp from East Tasman Drive to southbound Interstate 880 in Milpitas, said California Highway Patrol Officer Alicia Moreno. Moreno said the male driver of a maroon Mazda was shot in the left shoulder. His passenger was not injured. The driver was taken to the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center to be treated for his injuries. The suspect was…
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Lewd Act with a Child Investigation, May 11, 2021
Press Release: Lewd Act with a Child Investigation DATE: May 11, 2021 LOCATION: Murphy Park near Grand Teton Drive CASE #: 21-131-040 SUSPECT: Unknown VICTIM: 13-year old female On May 11, 2021, at approximately 9:21 A.M., a 13-year old female was walking through Murphy Park near Grand Teton Drive when the suspect walked up behind her and inappropriately touched her over her clothing. The suspect then punched and spat at the victim. The victim struck the suspect causing him to run away. The victim saw a police officer nearby and reported the incident. MPD Officers and Detectives, with the assistance of the department’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) unit, checked the…
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Amusement Parks Near Milpitas
Amusement parks to spend the day riding roller coasters, merry-go-rounds, getting dizzy, all close enough to Milpitas for a day trip. Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park Opening May 22, 2021. Unique theme park centered around trees and horticulture in a mid-20th century Silicon Valley historical setting. Family fun including amusement rides and attractions. 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy CA 408-840-7100 Golfland Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. 1199 Jacklin Rd. 408-263-6855 Great America Fifteen minutes from Milpitas, in Santa Clara, an amusement park where the young and young at heart play. Opening May 22, 2021. Tickets and reservations now available.…
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Governing Laws of Milpitas, Santa Clara County, & California
This page is about the laws and legislation that Milpitas abides by, and those officials in charge of seeing that we do abide by them, and what to do if you feel there is a need to change a law. About Milpitas Elected Officials Representing Milpitas Contact information, links to the various government sites and officials’ home pages. From city council, school board, county supervisor, state and federal representatives. City of Milpitas City of Milpitas This is the City Government’s web site. The site is designed to distribute information from City Hall to the citizens of Milpitas. Agenda of Next Council Meeting City web site has these updated just before…
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Milpitas Mom’s’s 25 Worse Puns
25 of the Worse Puns I can think of right now…but wait! There are more! 1. Dad, are we pyromaniacs? Yes, we arson 2. What do you call a pig with laryngitis? Disgruntled. 3. Writing my name in cursive is my signature move. 4. Why do bees stay in their hives during winter? Swarm. 5. If you’re bad at haggling, you’ll end up paying the price. 6. Just so everyone’s clear, I’m going to put my glasses on. 7. A commander walks into a bar and orders everyone around. 8. I lost my job as a stage designer. I left without making a scene. 9. Never buy flowers from a monk.…
