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Stratford School has Unusual Funding Source
New Stratford School facility will open at former Orchard Supply site By Eric Shapiro, Milpitas Beat, September 9, 2021 Per a Milpitas Planning Commision vote last month, on August 11, the 44,088-square-foot site will become a private school for students in preschool and early elementary grades. The school, which will be able to accommodate a maximum of 480 such students, will be operated by Stratford Schools, a company with existing locations on Great Mall Parkway and Corning Avenue, and is expected to open its doors in the Fall of 2022. Go Milpitas I dug a little deeper into Stratford’s business. Spring Education Group (SEG), is a for-profit private school company…
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Fire in the laundry room at the Humane Society 2024-12-16
Fire in the laundry room at the Humane Society this Morning Milpitas, CA – December 16, 2024 Here is the press release being sent out regarding the fire incident at Humane Society Silicon Valley this morning. Temporary Closure of Medical, Adoptions and Community Services This morning, a fire broke out in the laundry room at the Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) adoption center, resulting in damage to the laundry room as well as the operations and medical areas. Fortunately, there were no injuries to staff, volunteers, or animals. All animals have been safely evacuated and are being cared for in temporary accommodations. As a result of the fire, HSSV has…
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Sid Shivnath wins bronze and silver medals in Rubik’s Cube competitions
12-year-old Sid Shivnath wins bronze and silver medals in Rubik’s Cube competitions By Rhoda Shapiro August 9, 2024 Twelve-year-old Milpitas resident Sid Shivnath has won silver and bronze medals in two recent Rubik’s Cube competitions hosted by the World Cube Association. When asked how he felt about his recent wins, Sid spoke of how proud he was to be able to get himself “in the zone.” “I was happy I was able to deal with the pressure, compete with everyone else, and be able to come out in the Top 3,” Sid told The Beat.
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Honoring Rohit Godhani
Honoring Rohit Godhani: A call for river safety awareness and faster emergency response Milpitas Beat, July 12, 2024 The Milpitas community grieves the sudden passing of Rohit Godhani, a beloved resident cherished for his warmth, intellect, and kindness. Rohit tragically drowned in the Rogue River in Oregon on July 4, 2024. This heartbreaking loss has sparked a crucial conversation about river safety and emergency response times. Rohit, a devoted husband and father of two young children, was admired for his contributions as a Software Engineer at a prominent Bay Area medical device company. His passion for life and dedication to his family left a lasting impact, making his loss even…
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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…
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Family struggling with loss after raging fire burns house down in Milpitas
ByRhoda Shapiro November 15, 2023 It was just after 6:30pm when Efren Rosas heard a crackling sound coming from behind him. He was dozing off on the couch; the television was on. There was no one else home at the time. His brother, Galdino Rosas, had gone out to see a movie with the rest of the family. But Efren had stayed behind, wanting to relax. When the crackling sound got his attention, Efren turned to see a wave of growing flames moving toward him. He quickly got himself up and pulled himself into his wheelchair. Then he wheeled himself out the front door of the house, the growing fire…
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Letter: An-Jan Feed and Pet Supply will be missed
September 15, 2023 Dear Editor, An-Jan Feed and Pet Supply will be sorely missed. An-Jan has been my family’s go-to since 1984 when I moved to Milpitas. We have used their vet services, and bought all of our cat, dog, bird, and lizard supplies from there over the years. Aaron has been at An-Jan as long as I can remember. He has always been friendly, professional, and knowledgeable concerning our needs…even the time our newly acquired dragon lizard and the crickets we fed him were covered with ants one morning! He knew exactly what we needed to do to prevent another episode. Whew! An-Jan and Aaron are synonymous. An-Jan Feed…
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Ex Milpitas Teacher and San Mateo Resident Arrested
Ex Milpitas Teacher and San Mateo Resident Arrested on Multiple Counts of Felony Sexual Assault With Student By Nina Singh-Hudson, Published on August 17, 2023 A former teacher at Milpitas High School, Daniel McQuigg, has been arrested on multiple counts of felony sexual assault. According to a press release by the Milpitas Police Department, McQuigg was taken into custody on August 15, 2023, following an investigation into allegations brought forth by a woman who reported prior sexual assaults that began when she was a minor.
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Fancy Dancers of Milpitas perform in Oahu, Hawaii
By Rhoda Shapiro & Eric Shapiro, The Milpitas Post, July 19, 2023 Earlier this summer, local dance group Fancy Dancers (of Fancy Dancers, Inc., at 1491 N. Milpitas Blvd.) took a trip to Oahu, Hawaii, for an educational performance tour. During the overseas adventure, the dancers took hula lessons, learned how to snorkel, went hiking at Diamond Head State Monument, attended a real-live luau, and took a tour of Pearl Harbor, where some of them earned Junior Ranger badges. The Fancy Dancers got started in 1984, and are coming up on their 40th anniversary show in Spring, 2024. The dancers there range in age from 10 to 22. A fresh…
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New Milpitas High School principal Greg Wohlman brings experience & grit
By Rhoda Shapiro, July 31, 2023, Milpitas Beat When Greg Wohlman was 18 years old, he left his hometown of Fargo, North Dakota – and never looked back. “I had a driver’s license, a can of Mountain Dew, a Snickers bar, and a high school diploma,” said Wohlman in an interview with The Beat. “And I drove as fast as I could.” He drove out to Texas, where he attended East Texas State University, studying advertising and art, with a focus on copywriting. However, several years later, after graduating from school, he had the realization that the advertising industry just wasn’t for him, that there was a deeper calling… That…
