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Bay Area Health Officials Urge Immediate Vaccination – 8-2-2021

Covid June 16 2021 IndoorsBay Area Health Officials Urge Immediate Vaccination and Issue Orders Requiring Use of Face Coverings Indoors to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma, and the City of Berkeley Indoor Masking Orders Take Effect Tuesday August 3, 2021
Published August 2, 2021 at 12:00 PM
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA – Vaccination continues to protect against severe COVID-19 illness, but with the COVID-19 Delta variant now infecting a small percentage of vaccinated people as well as many unvaccinated people, eight Bay Area health officers have issued Health Orders requiring masks indoors in public places. The Orders require all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face coverings when indoors in public settings, with limited exceptions, starting at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3rd.

Vaccines remain the most powerful tool in the fight against COVID-19, including the Delta variant. Nonetheless, the Delta variant is infecting a small percentage of the vaccinated in the Bay Area — who still remain strongly protected against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. In those instances of infection in a vaccinated person, a face covering prevents further spread. Bay Area health officials urge all unvaccinated residents 12 and older to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

“Face coverings are one of our most effective tools in this pandemic. Increasing our use of masks is the easiest and best way to protect the health of our community from the Delta variant while still allowing many people to engage in the activities they love,” said Dr. George Han, Deputy Health Officer for the County of Santa Clara. “The vaccines have proven that they can effectively prevent severe illness and death, and they are continuing to do so. However, because the Delta variant is transmitted alarmingly easily, including by people who are vaccinated, we need the added protection of masks back into our lives until everyone is able to be vaccinated, especially children.”

Chamber holds first in-person mixer at Outback since Covid Shutdown

Networking Mixer at Outback Steakhouse

July 15 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

We had to show proof of vaccination against COVID, but then we were free to mix and enjoy spare ribs and fries, and drinks of our choices.

Chamber Ambassadors
Chamber Ambassadors
?, Marcella Nichos, Henry Nichols, Tamara Overacker
?, Marcella Nichols, Henry Nichols, Tamara Overacker
Tamara Overacker
Tamara Overacker, Pampered Chef,
T.O. Bookkeeping
Henry Nichols, Oh Henry DJ Services
Henry Nichols, Oh Henry DJ Services
Jonna and Karen James
Jonna and Karen James
Frank J. De Smidt
Frank J. De Smidt
Kelly Yip-Chuan
Kelly Yip-Chuan
Platinum Realty & Finance Group
Evelyn Chua, City Council
Evelyn Chua, City Council
Warren Wettenstein and Rob Means
Warren Wettenstein and Rob Means
Anand Kuchibhotla. University of Silicon Andhra
Anand Kuchibhotla. University of Silicon Andhra
Sharon Dyson, St. Elizabeth Knight Sounds
Sharon Dyson, St. Elizabeth Knight Sounds
Darissa Acosta, Poppy Bank
Darissa Acosta, Poppy Bank

Officer did not quack under pressure!

Officer did not quack under pressure!Officer Pham with Ducklings
June 28, 2021. Milpitas Police Department: Lets start off the week with some tails from this past weekend….On Saturday morning, a community member gave us a call about a pair of ducklings wandering around on their own on S. Abel St. and Corning Av. Officer Pham and his FTO found the duo who appeared to have lost their way. Our friends at Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley (WCSV) were called and picked up the ducklings to care for them before their eventual release back into the wild. Duckling catching was definitely not an Academy topic, but Officer Pham didn’t quack under the pressure of a new challenge and was able to wing it to help the duo. Have a great week Milpitas!

LoopWorks joins race to build 1st Bay Area smart transit

LoopWorks

For Immediate Release: July 2, 2021

Contact: Rob Means, Rob@MilpitasPRT.com

LoopWorks joins race to build 1st Bay Area smart transit

Historically, Bay Area mass transit has grappled with limited connections and timely service. While Caltrain and BART are great, getting to either and then to your final destination is often a challenge.

Attempting to solve these problems are 3 different projects using Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) technology. Each project plots a different approach to success, and each has already secured some of the necessary resources. According to LoopWorks President Matt Kennedy, “After decades of design, development and small-scale projects, PRT technologies are finally being implemented on a larger scale. These are exciting days for a technology that helps solve the connectivity issues that have limited public transportation services.”

The City of San José plans to connect its airport with Diridon train station using Measure A funding authorized by the voters in 2000. The Milpitas project also starts as a small, short-range system, but expects expansion to serve more of the city. The Contra Costa PRT system starts with a vision that spans 4 cities over a 28-mile corridor – Antioch, Pittsburg, Martinez and Concord.

LoopWorks’ Secretary, Rob Means, enthusiastically supports the quick and convenient technology, but is most excited about the data we will get from 3 different approaches. To help himself make sense of what can be learned from the Bay Area trio, he developed the following table of major factors at play in this contest. Listed are resourcesneeded to build a PRT system – and which projects have likely secured them. He believes “These different ways of solving resource needs creates an opportunity for scientific studies comparing the different approaches.”

Resource

Available now, or expected soon, by these projects …

Hardware Design

Milpitas, open source design. Contra Costa Co., proprietary design.San Jose will issue RFP, then choose a design.

Route Selection

Milpitas, dual loop; Contra Costa Co., 28-mile corridor; San Jose will issue RFP, then choose a route.

Funding

San José, 2020 Measure A. Contra Costa Co., private/venture capital. Milpitas expects foundation funding.

Government Support

San Jose and Contra Costa Co. support their projects.

Project Governance

San Jose, government agency. Contra Costa Co., private/for profit firm (Glydways). Milpitas, (LoopWorks)

Projected Public Use

Milpitas, 2028; San Jose, 2028; Contra Costa Co., 2030

“Upon completion of all 3 systems”, Means says, “we will know better which factors are most favorable to success. That will inform and ease a rapid, nation-wide adoption of PRT. Widespread use of PRT is just one of the big changes needed to reverse our Climate Crisis.” Citing the appeal of PRT, he continues, “Just imagine walking a few blocks to board an awaiting RPT cab that takes you to your destination with no hassle and no stops!”

The Contra Costa project offers perhaps the best solution to climate change by going beyond zero to negative carbon emissions by combining PRT’s power-efficiency with photovoltaics embedded into the infrastructure that generate more energy than the PRT system consumes. The project developer, Glydways, is pursuing other projects in the Bay Area.

Learn more about each project:

LoopWorks is a taxable non-profit mutual benefit corporation that is creating a smart transit system to serve the Metro Area around the Milpitas BART Transit Center using convenient and quick Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) technology.

For more information, visit MilpitasPRT.com or email info@MilpitasPRT.com.

Funding to help prevent human trafficking and domestic violence

Stop human trafficking

We have continuously been advocating for more funding to help prevent human trafficking and domestic violence. Now more than ever, we must support nonprofit organizations to help the survivors of these crimes. Our advocacy during this budget cycle and the past three years on these issues is based on facts. This type of crime is increasing in our region, but we can work together to learn how to stop it. This can happen anywhere, including residential areas in our city.

We can no longer wait and the facts before us require immediate action. We have a fantastic opportunity to invest federal money into programs and prevention. We will be asking our council and our Mayor to please invest an additional $500,000 from our ARPA funding to address this issue. We must ensure that we have the funding for our community to partner with law enforcement and nonprofit organizations to tackle these crimes. We must work to increase neighborhood associations in Milpitas and activate the number of neighborhood watch programs. Most importantly we must update our enforcement policies and do whatever we can to hold those liable that may be allowing this to happen in their apartments or hotels.

Together, WE can keep our community safe. This will not be tolerated in Milpitas, and it’s up to us to collectively work together to stop it. Please make sure to report all suspicious activity to the Milpitas Police Department by calling 9-1-1.

Please call us at 669-228-1623 if you would like to schedule a Community Safety Presentation. We can help you learn how to identify suspicious activity, report a crime, and build your awareness to stay safe.

We are stronger, together!

by Karina Dominguez
City Council Member, Milpitas, CA

Additional services are also available through community and county-based programs, such as:

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 Crisis Line: 1.877.END.SADV (1-877-363-7238)

South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking
Our mission is to ensure the protection of victims, the prosecution of offenders, and the prevention of human trafficking and slavery through an effective coordinated partnership.

2-1-1 for community resources throughout the U.S.

Freedom House – The Nest
Freedom House is a non-profit organization with a mission to bring hope, restoration, and a new life to survivors of human trafficking by providing a safe home and long-term aftercare.
408-826-4436

Santa Clara County Gateway Program
Search your area’s comprehensive directory to find services related to behavioral health, crisis services, and substance use.

Bill Wilson Center
Services for homeless and runaway teens
24/7 Teen Line 1 (888) 247-7717

Uplift Family Services
Behavioral and health services for youth and families, including crisis care, foster care and adoption.
(408) 379-9085

Motivating, Inspiring, Supporting & Serving Sexually Exploited Youth
Our mission is to provide supportive services and work for systemic change with youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation.
510-251-2070

David Davies and Larong Hu arrested for Pimping and Pandering

handcuffsOn June 9, 2021, Detectives from the Milpitas Police Department and Investigators from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office concluded a two year long pimping and pandering investigation with the arrest of David Davies, a 57-year old male, and his wife, Larong Hu, a 38-year old female, both Milpitas residents. The couple was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for pimping and pandering and felony conspiracy charges. Both suspects are being held on a $350,000 bail.

The investigation began in December of 2019, when detectives from the Milpitas Police Department and Investigators from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office identified a brothel in the City of Milpitas. During the investigation, detectives located additional brothels throughout the county and served search warrants in Milpitas, San Jose, and Palo Alto. The investigation resulted in the rescue of six female victims and the seizure of nearly two million dollars.

The rescued victims were immediately provided services through Community Solutions, an organization that provides critical services for victims of Human Trafficking.

Funding to help prevent human trafficking and domestic violence

Six female victims of human trafficking were rescued, and $2 million was seized in the investigation. The rescued victims were provided services through Community Solutions, an organization that provides critical services for victims of human trafficking, according to police.

Davies and Hu were taken into custody in the 100 block of Tiger Lily Drive, (across Main St. from Pavalkis Hall) on suspicion of crimes related to human trafficking, and are being held on $350,000 bail.

The Milpitas Police Department would like to thank the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office for their role in this joint investigation, and members of the U.S. Department of State – Diplomatic Security Services for their contributions.

If you or someone you know are the victim of Human Trafficking, please call 9-1-1 immediately or call the 24-Hour National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Callers can also reach the hotline by texting 233733 to initiate online chats. Human Trafficking victims, whether U.S. Citizens or not, are eligible for services including immigration assistance.

Additional services are also available through community and county-based programs, such as:

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 Crisis Line: 1.877.END.SADV (1-877-363-7238)

South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking
Our mission is to ensure the protection of victims, the prosecution of offenders, and the prevention of human trafficking and slavery through an effective coordinated partnership.

2-1-1 for community resources throughout the U.S.

Freedom House – The Nest
Freedom House is a non-profit organization with a mission to bring hope, restoration, and a new life to survivors of human trafficking by providing a safe home and long-term aftercare.
408-826-4436

Santa Clara County Gateway Program
Search your area’s comprehensive directory to find services related to behavioral health, crisis services, and substance use.

Bill Wilson Center
Services for homeless and runaway teens
24/7 Teen Line 1 (888) 247-7717

Uplift Family Services
Behavioral and health services for youth and families, including crisis care, foster care and adoption.
(408) 379-9085

Motivating, Inspiring, Supporting & Serving Sexually Exploited Youth
Our mission is to provide supportive services and work for systemic change with youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation.
510-251-2070

Press Release By: Lieutenant Tyler Jamison #286
Date and Time: June 9; 6:45 P.M.

South Bay freeway shooting sends person to hospital

South Bay freeway shooting sends person to hospital Highway Patrol says incident at Tasman Drive and I-880 was ‘not a random act’

MILPITAS – A driver was injured in a shooting Monday, May 17, 2021. afternoon on a South Bay freeway, authorities said.

The shooting was reported at 2:33 p.m. on the onramp from East Tasman Drive to southbound Interstate 880 in Milpitas, said California Highway Patrol Officer Alicia Moreno.

Moreno said the male driver of a maroon Mazda was shot in the left shoulder. His passenger was not injured.

The driver was taken to the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center to be treated for his injuries.

The suspect was wearing a gold grill [A “gold grill” is a teeth thing. See image.] and driving a black sedan, Moreno said. No license plate information was available.

It wasn’t immediately clear what sparked the shooting, but Moreno said it was “not a random act.”

Lewd Act with a Child Investigation, May 11, 2021

Press Release: Lewd Act with a Child Investigation
DATE: May 11, 2021
LOCATION: Murphy Park near Grand Teton Drive

Lewd Act with a Child Suspect 4-11-21
CASE #: 21-131-040
SUSPECT: Unknown
VICTIM: 13-year old female
On May 11, 2021, at approximately 9:21 A.M., a 13-year old female was walking through Murphy Park near Grand Teton Drive when the suspect walked up behind her and inappropriately touched her over her clothing. The suspect then punched and spat at the victim. The victim struck the suspect causing him to run away. The victim saw a police officer nearby and reported the incident. MPD Officers and Detectives, with the assistance of the department’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) unit, checked the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspect.

The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 40 to 50 years old, with crooked yellow teeth, a peeling scabbed facial complexion, and a salt and pepper beard. He was last seen wearing a blue sweater, white shirt, and dark colored jeans. Detectives contacted a police sketch artist to produce a composite sketch of the suspect. The composite sketch is being shared with the community in an effort to identify the suspect.

Extra patrols are being conducted in and around the area of Murphy Park. The suspect remains at large and this remains an active investigation. The police department is asking residents in the area to check their residential camera systems for images of any person matching the suspect’s description.
Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. Additionally, the information can be given anonymously by calling the Crime Tip Hotline at (408) 586-2500 or via the Milpitas Police Department Website at: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/crimetip
Press Release By: Lieutenant Tyler Jamison #286
Date and Time: May 11, 2021; 5:45 P.M.

SCU Lightning Complex Fire, August 2020

News about how SCU Lightning Complex Fire is affecting us here in Milpitas, California.

Evacuation Map
Closeup of Evacuation Map as of 8/20 8:30AM

Mandatory evacuation area seems to include Whispering Hills Ranch and other horse ranches in the hills, Silva’s apricot orchard, Kim Parker’s Last Word Ranch, and possibly both adobe houses. GoMilpitas is located at the blob I hastily drew in the corner of Yosemite and Piedmont roads, safe for now, but smoky. Bill Hare, who produces world famous a cappella mixes from his home up at Calaveras and Felter roads, is also being evacuated. On his property is the historic Laguna one-room school, the first in Milpitas. Larger area map here.

Evacuation Resource Center for Santa Clara County Residents Available at Milpitas Library
An evacuation resource center at the Milpitas Library is available for residents of Santa Clara County who have been ordered to leave their homes because of the threat from the SCU Lightning Complex fire, which is growing and remains largely uncontained.

The resource center will be staffed by the American Red Cross and serve to assess the needs of individuals and families impacted by the evacuations and determine appropriate resources. It is not a shelter but serves to assist residents with temporary relocation.

All residents under an evacuation order are urged to take rapid action and leave the area immediately ahead of the fast-moving and unpredictable wildfire.

Evacuation Resources in several languages from the Santa Clara OEM

RECURSOS DE EVACUACIÓN:

HỖ TRỢ DI TẢN:

  • Trung tâm hỗ trợ di tản: Thư viện Milpitas 160 N. Main St. Milpitas, CA 95035
  • Thông tin về việc di tản: http://bit.ly/LightningComplex-SCC…
  • Đường dây khẩn cấp về cháy rừng tại Quận Hạt Santa Clara:(408) 808-7778

疏散資源:

More important information on the wildfires, at the The Office of Emergency Management website. The Santa Clara EOC Wild Fire Hotline is 408-808-7778.

Current air quality in Milpitas is VERY UNHEALTHY for everyone, not just those with respiratory concerns. At 239 US AQI. Stay inside!

fire near Ed Levin Aug 14 2020
Smoke seen from Milpitas of fire up near Ed Levin Park. Fire is called the Marsh Complex fire. Evacuation warnings have been issued. The fire has burned more than 1,775 acres so far and is 0% contained. This fire is burning in the same vicinity as the earthquake Monday afternoon. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.