• Community Matters

    Kids’ Clubs

    Youth Advisory Commissioners

    Youth Advisory Commissioners at the Commissioner Recognition Awards Banquet Winter 2001. Kids’ clubs for children and teens in Milpitas, CA. Come learn and have fun with us: 4H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Sports teams, and more. 4-H Calaveras Hills 4-H Club Based in sunny Milpitas, California. We have a great array of projects and activities for youth to participate in. Not positive this club is still active. Santa Clara County 4-H Club Council Organizes the activities of volunteer 4-H leaders and members in Santa Clara County California to make Santa Clara County’s 4-H program the best it can be. Boy Scouts Boy Scouts Silicon Valley A GO MILPITAS RESOURCE Resources for…

  • Shops

    Parktown Plaza

    Shops and services located in the Parktown Plaza at or near South Park Victoria and Landess Avenue, at the southeast end of Milpitas, CA. Automobile Services Banks and Finance Grooming Health & Fitness Restaurants Services Shops Automobile Services Arco 1575 Landess Ave. (408) 262-9030 Chevron 1490 S Park Victoria Dr. (408) 263-2318 Firestone Complete Auto Care Whether you need extensive repair work or just a quick checkup, come in today or schedule an appointment. 1379 S Park Victoria Dr. (408) 914-2995 O’Reilly Auto Parts Battery Testing, Fluid Recycling, Loaner Tools, and Wiper Blade Installation. 1350 S Park Victoria Dr. (408) 946-3677 Banking and Finance Wells Fargo 1715 Landess Ave. (408)…

  • Housing

    Gardens in Milpitas

    Gardeners Know All the Dirt

    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…

  • Animals & Pets

    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…

  • Health Services

    Emergency Training and Planning

    Hillcrest CERT

    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…

  • Public Resources

    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.…

  • Travel & Transportation

    Kiddie Train Rides

    Little Puffer

    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…

  • Sports & Recreation

    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.…

  • Education

    Milpitas Alumni Groups & Reunions

    Milpitas Elementary Alumni

    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…

  • Community Matters

    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…