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Gardens in Milpitas
In spite of our “adobe brick” soil, we manage to have quite lovely gardens in Milpitas. Many are giving up manicured lawns for drought-tolerant and California Bay Area native plant landscaping. Plants are selected to attract hummingbirds and butterflies common to our area to our gardens. Beautification of Local Gardens Heritage Tree Program Recognize and protect individual trees or groves of trees. Includes photos of significant and historic trees in Milpitas’ gardens. Neighborhood Beautification Ordinance The Neighborhood Beautification Ordinance was adopted to enhance the quality and appearance of our community. It requires a minimum level of upkeep for properties and prevents activities that detract from a residential atmosphere. Our City Forest…
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Birds
Identify the birds of Santa Clara County and the San Jose – San Francisco Bay Area. Help save the Burrowing Owl, and learn to build nesting boxes for blue birds. Share photos of our Milpitas Bald Eagles’ Nest My tamed Western scrub jay, No Fear, opens peanuts while sitting on my hand. She either eats them right away or buries them in the yard. I’ve noticed the squirrels watch her carefully, and steal the hidden peanuts when she comes back for another. Taming and handfeeding backyard birds is a fun project. Common and Rare Birds BIRDS OF THE BAY AREA Fremont Birding Circle (FBC) Fremont Birding Circle (FBC) is a group dedicated…
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Emergency Training and Planning
Health Services in and near Milpitas Hillcrest Citizens Emergency Response (SAFE) Team graduates 14 Back: Tilly Hermandi, Jeff Sample, Ann & Fred Zeise, Susi Gunarsa, Kathy Kuhne, Dana Arbaugh, Brian McCracken, and Americo (of the Milpitas Fire Dept.) Front: Yea-Cheng Wang, Gunawan Ali-Santosa, Tina Pham, Agnes & Bethany Eytchison, and Scott DeMars Use 9-1-1 to hail emergency crews to your location in Milpitas. Be prepared! Get this emergency preparedness information on these links printed out BEFORE the power goes out! Milpitas Police Department Offers Text-to-911 Service Texters are advised to text in their location and what kind of help is needed during a given emergency. The MPD instructs users not to send…
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Power & Gas in Milpitas, California
About Power Conditions Calpine Conservation Tips Education for Children Loans, Rebates, etc. PG&E – Pacific Gas & Electric Company Power Politics Silicon Valley Clean Energy About Power Conditions Frequently asked questions about rotating outages These outages should last between 1 to 2 hours for most customers. These are not Public Safety Power Shutoffs due to extreme fire danger, and are not related to any issues with PG&E’s equipment or its ability to deliver energy locally. [Editor: so why is power being shut off, eh, PG&E] Enter your street address on this page to get your planned outage number. Then return to the main link to get possible time of outage.…
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Kiddie Train Rides
Take the kids on fun pint-sized train rides near Milpitas, in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad Vasona Park, Los Gatos. There are two locomotives, the primary one, Number 2, is a 1905 vintage steam engine of the 2-6-2 prairie type, weighing approximately four tons. Runs year ’round, unless it’s raining too hard. 233 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032. Casa de Choo Choo Casa de Fruta’s Narrow Gauge Railroad is fun for children of all ages. The two-mile long track meanders through the complex, passing along scenic Pacheco Creek, past the zoo and the enclosure that is home to peacocks and rare white…
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Milpitas National Little League Baseball
Tryouts for the Milpitas Little League Baseball Teams For more information, email milpitasnationallittleleague@gmail.com or visit Milpitas National Little League on Facebook. Milpitas National Little League April 2nd our LAST DAY of registration for the Spring 2021 Baseball season! Take that step to bring home the game ball this season! Evaluation weekend number starts tomorrow, Friday April 2, 2021. Will we see you on the diamond this year? There is only ONE weekend remaining for player evaluations!. Player evaluations are conducted in small group cohorts and by reservation only. The remaining dates for evaluations are: Friday, April 2 Saturday, April 3 Your Little League season dues must be paid prior to reserving an evaluation time.…
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Milpitas Alumni Groups & Reunions
Milpitas Library Milpitas Elementary Alumni showed up Saturday, January 10, 2009 for the Grand Opening Ceremony of the “New” Public Library In front of the historic Milpitas Grammar School, 160 N. Main St. School Alumni Groups Milpitas, Ayer and Calaveras Alumni Alumni from the city of Milpitas, CA. Milpitas High, Samuel Ayer high, Calaveras High, Rancho Jr. and Randall Jr. When you join the group, announce yourself on the wall by your school, year and maiden name, if needed. If you don’t see your Yearbook cover, post it under the Photo Sections. If you are the “leader” or “Prez” of your Alumni Class, let me know what School and Year…
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Men’s Apparel Shops at the Great Mall
Shop for men’s clothing and other apparel at the Great Mall of Milpitas! Call stores using phone number links! Locate by neighborhoods and nearby stores. A/X Armani Exchange Men’s fashion 408-586-8549 Neighborhood 2 near Neiman Marcus Last Call and Columbia Sportswear #258 Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet The only way to be sure you’re buying genuine Abercrombie & Fitch gear is from one of our stores or websites. 408-262-6910 Neighborhood 1 near DICK’S Sporting Goods and Gap Outlet #560 Aéropostale Casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 16 to 22-year-old young men. 408-946-1165 Neighborhood 4 next to Nike Factory Store and Converse #480 American Eagle Outfitters AE brings you high quality, on-trend clothing,…
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Laws in Milpitas
Milpitas, Santa Clara County and California laws that are top on our minds. Being a Kid is Not a Crime A GO MILPITAS RESOURCE Thoughts on Curfews and links to web sites with Curfew Law information. Domestic Violence A GO MILPITAS RESOURCE Local solutions to domestic violence. If you, a loved one, or a co-worker are suffering through domestic violence, we list here resources in or near Milpitas where you can get help. Laws Regarding Fireworks in Milpitas A GO MILPITAS RESOURCE In general, ordinary citizens of Milpitas may not hold fireworks displays within city limits. Kids and the Law First published in 1996 after a State Bar survey revealed…
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Milpitas Moms’ Organizations with Their Kids
Because so many moms work and put their kids in daycare or school, those who chose to stay home with their children can feel isolated. Here are groups for those homeschooling older children, as well as those breastfeeding, or wanting to get out with other moms with toddlers in or near Milpitas, CA. Milpitas-specific Moms and Kids Playgroups Milpitas Homeschool Support We’re a relaxed group, with no bylaws or dues: everything is free or pay as you go. We support all local homeschool families no matter how they choose to homeschool or why. Most families come from Milpitas, or close by in Berryessa (San Jose) or Warm Springs (Fremont) neighborhoods.…
