• Public Resources

    Telephone Service in Milpitas

    How to stop telemarketers and Robocalls.

    Telephone Area Codes in Milpitas, CA, are 408 and 669 Emergency 408-263-1212 – Program this number in your cell phones. Goes to our local dispatch. 911 goes to Vallejo where calling number linked to an address, so use from home or business phones. For all other non-emergency questions about police or fire services, call their business numbers: 408-586-2400 for Milpitas Police 408-586-2800 for Milpitas Fire What I do to avoid telemarketers For my land line, I have bought this phone system at Staples for about $100: AT&T 2-Handset Cordless/Corded Telephone, Silver/Black (CL84207) with Answering System & Smart Call Blocker, Silver/Black with 2 Handsets. Its built-in software blocks telemarketing calls, but…

  • Health Services

    Intimate Partner Violence

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    Reporting Family Violence National Hot Line Has resources to call or chat on this page, as well as a quick exit button, if needed. What to Expect When You Contact Us. Your safety always comes first. Call Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY 1-800-787-3224 Community Solutions We provide critical services for children, teens, adults, and families who are facing times of crisis, ranging from mental health and substance use challenges to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We provide services in Santa Clara County and San Benito County. 24-Hour Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking Crisis Line 1-877-END-SADV (1-877-363-7238) Family Violence Unit The Family Violence Unit in Santa Clara County reviews,…

  • Shops

    Milpitas Center Shops & Restaurants

    Mils Patio Dining

    Milpitas Center is one of the older strip malls which has a favorite restaurant, Mil’s Diner, anchoring its corner, and a favorite stop for those cleaning out clutter, GoodWill. Located at the corner of Abbott Ave. and Calaveras Blvd. Shops California Check Cashing Store We offer customers short-term cash solutions along with great customer service in safe, convenient, neighborhood locations. 30 S Abbott Ave. 408-262-2274 T-Mobile Wireless provider offering cell phones, data plans, Internet devices & accessories. 32 S Abbott Ave. 408-719-8136 O’Reily Auto Parts We carry the parts, tools, and accessories you need, as well as offering store services like free battery testing, wiper blade & bulb installation, and…

  • Education

    Education Demographics for Milpitas

    Educational Data

    A resource page for gathering recent education demographics for Milpitas Unified School District student data and statistics. California School Dashboard Milpitas Unified School District education demographics reports. Data & Statistics Administration of data and statistics collected from California’s schools and learning support resources for the purpose of identifying trends, measuring performance, and identifying educational needs. DataQuest Provides meaningful data and statistics about California’s K-12 public educational system that supports a wide variety of informational, research, and policy needs. Summary and detailed data reports are available for multiple subject areas at the school, district, county, and state levels. District Overview From GreatSchools.Net, Milpitas schools reviewed here. Information on this page is…

  • News Archives

    Queen Elf Jennifer Cullenbine is retiring from the Family Giving Tree

    By Eric Shapiro, Milpitas Beat, July 1, 2024 Family Giving Tree (FGT), the renowned Milpitas gift-giving nonprofit, announced today that its founder and CEO Jennifer Cullenbine will be retiring at the end of 2024. As of now, Jill Mitsch, who has been with the organization since 2020 and has served as its Director of Development and Deputy Director, is fulfilling the role of interim CEO. Cullenbine, widely known by her nickname “Queen Elf,” founded FGT 35 years ago. During her run, 2.25 million people have been gifted during the winter holidays and back-to-school time. Andrea Borch, Chair of FGT’s Board of Directors, said in a press release, “We are immensely…

  • Shops

    Games, Toys, and Play Areas at the Great Mall

    Bounce-a-rama

    Places for kids to hang out and play games, as well as places to buy toys and games.  Build-A-Bear Workshop Pay your age. A beary special place where you make your own stuffed animal! Make your furry friend unique with hundreds of fashions and accessories. We do parties too! Entrance 3 210 – Next to Swarovski 408-474-0389 Dave & Busters Play ½ price games every Wednesday from open to close* Youngsters should be supervised by someone 21 years or older. In virtual reality gaming, you’re the hero. And everyone in that world is counting on you. Don’t let them down. Explore the world in Roblox. Outside Entrance 5 #940 408-957-9215…

  • Shops

    Ulferts Center

    Ulferts Milpitas

    How to Get To and Contact the Milpitas Ulferts Center: 648 – 794 Barber Lane, Milpitas, CA, 95035     ☎ 925-828-6688 Restaurants Bakery 85℃ Bakery Cafe 85°C Bakery Cafe has become a culinary phenomenon and a new cafe experience for all. 672 Barber Ln 408-432-8585 Chinese – Taiwanese – Shanghainese Chef Zhao Bistro Our restaurant is well known for its modern interpretation of classic Chinese dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients, offering delicious dining and takeout. 662 Barber Ln 408-571-0888 FT BBQ Recognized for its outstanding cuisine, excellent service, and friendly staff. 660 Barber Ln 408-922-7211 Koi Palace Our vision is to set the standard…

  • Shops

    Beauty, Cosmetics & Health at the Great Mall

    Cosmetics

    While we all like to be well-groomed, it is good to know how beauty products are regulated before we rush to the Great Mall to buy some. Also look here for ear piercing shops, and places with health products. Cosmetics & U.S. Law The following is an introduction to how cosmetics are regulated under U.S. law, and how these laws may be different from those in other countries. Introduction How U.S. Law Defines Cosmetics How U.S. Law Defines Drugs How a Product Can Be Considered Both a Cosmetic and a Drug Assuring Ingredient and Product Safety Cosmetics Registration More Resources Cosmetics, Beauty Salons & health products sold at the Great Mall…

  • Sports & Recreation

    Spectator Sports Teams in the San Francisco Bay Area

    Sporting goods

    Sports teams we tend to root for in Milpitas, CA. Here’s a quick run-down of who’s playing and when you can catch some of the action. Fans and couch potatoes unite here, cheer on your favorite Bay Area teams. Baseball College Athletics Football Hockey Soccer Sports News Stadiums Baseball Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are an American professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League West Division. San Francisco Giants The official website of the San Francisco Giants with the most up-to-date information on scores, schedule, stats, tickets, and team news. San Jose Giants So these…

  • Housing

    Senior Housing & Living Centers

    DeVries Place Senior Apartments

    Making the right choice for the elderly California Associates for Nursing Home Reform CANHR publishes fact sheets on a wide range of topics important to long term care consumers. Catholic Charities of Santa Clara Long Term Care Ombudsman Program: advocates for people in nursing and residential care homes. 2625 Zanker Road, San Jose 408-468-0100 Senior housing and specific living communities in Milpitas, California. City of Milpitas Seniors Housing & Services There are specific affordable housing opportunities and public services serving only Milpitas’ Seniors Citizens. Please contact the organizations on this link for more information. DeVries Place Provides affordable rental homes for low-income seniors while helping to restore the character of…