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Milpitas General Plan Update
Date: November 2, 2020 To: State Clearinghouse State Responsible Agencies State Trustee Agencies Other Public Agencies Organizations and Interested Persons Lead Agency: City of Milpitas 455 E. Calaveras Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035 Jessica Garner, Planning Manager Phone: (408) 586-3284 Email: jgarner@ci.milpitas.ca.gov Project Title: Milpitas General Plan Update Project Location: City of Milpitas, encompassing all lands within Milpitas Project Description: The City of Milpitas is preparing a comprehensive update to its existing General Plan. The updated Milpitas General Plan is expected to be adopted in early 2021 and will guide the City’s development and conservation through land use objectives and policy guidance. The Plan is intended to be an expression of the…
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Halloween Riddles
About a 100 Halloween Riddles to tickle your Funny Bone. Ghost Riddles Why do ghosts go on diets? So they can keep their ghoulish figures Where does a ghost go on vacation? Mali-boo. Why did the ghost go into the bar? For the Boos. What is in a ghost’s nose? Boo-gers. Why did the policeman ticket the ghost on Halloween? It didn’t have a haunting license. Why do demons and ghouls hang out together? Because demons are a ghoul’s best friend! What does a panda ghost eat? Bam-BOO! What’s a ghost’s favorite dessert? I-Scream! Why can’t the boy ghost have babies? Because he has a Hallo-weenie. How do ghosts wash…
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Is everyone ok? Check on your friends
Everyone check on your friends. We have a rider down 😉 Happy October Public Safety is our Priority A Milpitas Mom’s Favorite Joke.
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How Many Facebook Users Does it Take to Change a Lightbulb?
There’s a lot of truth wrapped up in the humour here! Q: How many people does it take to change a lightbulb in the Go Milpitas Facebook Group? • 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed. • 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently. • 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs. • 17 purists who use candles and are offended by light bulb discussions. • 6 to argue over whether it’s ‘lightbulb’ or ‘light bulb’. • Another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid. •…
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Other People
Amazing Facts Have you ever thought any of these statement ever applied to “other people” who were not like you? Join the crowd. These same stereotypes have been applied to “other people” for at least 400 years! They are over-sexed They are good lovers, better than you are anyway They will seduce your spouse away from you They will rape They will pillage, steal from you, terrorize you They will take your children either mentally or physically They are greedy “gold diggers” and will force you into giving them your wealth They are drunks and drug addicts They have weird, superstitious beliefs They are gullible, will believe anything you tell…
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How to Register to Vote in Milpitas & Santa Clara County
Register to vote with the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters. Who Can Register to Vote? Have you checked to see if you are already registered to vote? Many have been registered to vote when they got their drivers license. Check here to see if you are already registered. You will need to have your drivers license number available. Use the California Online Voter Registration System Paper registration forms are available at the Registrar of Voters Office, U.S. Post Offices, Public Libraries, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and other government offices. Signed & completed forms must be returned in person or by mail to one of the following locations. They…
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Proposition and Measure Research Sites
Our ballots have arrived, and while most know the candidates, often there are propositions and measures on the ballot that can be confusing. I will be updating this page with each election to give you places to research these items before you vote. Milpitas City Measure Measure F Measure F is a ¼ cent local sales tax and would cost one penny for every $4 spent. According to city reports, approximately half of Measure F would be paid by visitors to Milpitas. Food purchased as groceries and prescription medication would be exempt from Measure F. City of Milpitas Public Services Measure. To provide funding to maintain the City’s finances and…
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Adopt a Pet
Adoption Help Center When considering the addition of an animal into your life, we encourage you to think seriously about the time and commitment involved. All animals need love, understanding, and patience – especially as they are adjusting to their new home. Humane Society of Silicon Valley. Animal Friends Rescue Project AFRP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding good permanent homes for abandoned, stray, and abused companion animals, and to ending the overpopulation crisis through aggressive spay/neuter programs. Pacific Grove. Companion Animal Rescue Effort A nonprofit, all volunteer, animal rescue organization based in Santa Clara County. 665 S. Bascom Ave. Campbell, CA 408-227-CARE Furry Friends Rescue We are a…
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Animals & Pets
Resources from Milpitas businesses on keeping your pet healthy and happy, find dog-friendly place, ride a horse, share a pet story. Accommodations Adoption Programs Community Service Programs Emergencies General Pet Information Grooming Lost and Found Reptiles and Amphibians Retail Pet Supplies Veterinary Clinics for Large Animals Veterinary Clinics for Small Animals Emergencies Animal Services Referral List Who to call about found or dead animals, pests, etc. in Milpitas city limits. Most services are outsourced. All stray dogs, dead and injured animals, animal bites and one ther animal control problems should be reported by calling: City of San Jose Animal Care & Services 408-794-7297 To license your your pet: City of…
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10 Tips to Reduce Your Chances of Becoming a Crime Victim
Lock doors and windows when you are not going to be at home. Many home burglaries have occurred by suspects finding an unlocked window or open door to enter through. Lock car doors and do not leave any property in plain view. Valuables left out in the open may tempt thieves. If you must leave belongings in the car, place them in the trunk and out of sight. When walking on the street or to your car from a business, make eye contact with others and be aware of your surroundings. Keeping your head down and not making eye contact with people makes a person look more vulnerable to an…
