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Vote!-Milpitas General Election Results 11/5/2024

Last Update Results Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 12:16:25 AM. Next results will be updated around 5 PM.

Number of Milpitas General Election ballots counted so far:

Based on estimated total ballots expected to be cast, including ballots that will be counted after Election Day. Polling place and early Vote by Mail ballots are counted on Election Night. Last-minute Vote by Mail ballots and provisional ballots are counted after Election Day. Actual number of ballots cast is not known until counting is completed.

The Milpitas General Election day held November 5, 2024.

Voting Centers were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Milpitas, CA, and other California cities. First results became available slightly after 8 pm on Election Night and continuing as more ballots are counted.

Official Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Sites in Milpitas

Ongoing Local Election Results

Updating began Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Milpitas Races here.

Sort by Percentage to see winner(s) easily.

City of Milpitas Mayor

(Vote for 1)
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6:31 PM

City of Milpitas, Council Member

(Vote for 2)
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6:45 PM

Milpitas Unified SD Board

(Vote for 3)
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6:46 PM

Local Measures in Milpitas

(Vote Yes or No)
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6:44 PM

California State Assembly District 24

(Vote for 1)
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6:47 PM

City of Milpitas Election and Candidate Guidelines
The City of Milpitas held its regularly scheduled municipal election on Upcoming Elections. Local election is held each November in even numbered years. On the ballot for voters to elect will be candidates for the office of one Mayor (2 year term expiring in December 2022) and for the offices of two City Councilmembers (4-year terms expiring in December 2024). Incumbent office holders may run again for new terms. School Board Members also on the ballot.

Voter Information-How to Become a Voter in California
How to get to vote. Find your Precinct. Voter Guides. Political Party websites. What’s on the ballot.

Election Returns

Local Election Results
From the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters. Winners will be listed here for the November 5, 2024 State General Midterm Election. First check white star to left of each race you want to follow. It will turn orange. Later just these races will show in the “My Favorite Races” tab.

Candidates in the Milpitas General Election 2024

November 5, 2024 – Municipal Election Date in California

Post under development.

Candidates still working on campaign sites and social media. This page is a work in progress. If you have additional information or images you’d like to see on this page, contact me here.

Who is running for Milpitas City Council?
November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
The following candidates have either filed a Form 501 Candidate Intention Statement with the City of Milpitas Office of the City Clerk or have been issued nomination papers.

Elections & Voter Information

The City of Milpitas is a General Law City with a Council-City Manager form of government. The City Council is made up of four (4) councilmembers and one (1) Mayor all elected at-large. Two (2) Councilmember seats and one (1) Mayoral seat are to be voted on every two years each November in even numbered years. Councilmembers are elected for a four (4)-year term and the Mayor is elected to a two (2)-year term.

The next regularly scheduled municipal election is in Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Two (2) Councilmember seats with terms expiring in November 2028, and one (1) Mayoral seat with a term expiring 2026, will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot.

Form 410 is the Statement of Organization Recipient Committee. It has contact information.
Form 460 is the Recipient Committee Campaign Statement, which reports large contributions to the candidate. Also shows where campaign money was spent.

City of Milpitas Public Portal for Campaign Finance Disclosure

Candidate Statements of Qualifications

Candidates for Mayor of Milpitas.
Vote for 1. 2-year Term until 2026.

Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name.

Hon Thi Lien

Party: Republican

Day Job: Sunnyvale Seafood Corp CEO

Civic Role(s): Councilmember

Social Media: Facebook Instagram

News
Hon Lien is running for Mayor of Milpitas

Contact Information
499 S. Park Victoria Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035

Email: honformilpitas2024@gmail.com
Phone: 408-202-6080

Carmen Montano (Incumbent)

Party: Democrat
Career: Teacher
Campaign Site ?
As your Vice Mayor, I am putting forth initiatives to make our city the best place to live and raise a family.

Social Media
Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Mayor Site (Last post June 2023)

Contact Information
369 Summerfield Dr.
Milpitas CA 95035
408-649-3282
ilovemilpitas3@gmail.com

Voltaire S. Montemayor

Career: Retired Geologist
No campaign site. No social media.

News
Q&A with Milpitas Mayoral candidate Voltaire Soriben Montemayor.

Contact Information
669 Penitencia St.
408-946-9364
voltz1251@yahoo.com

Anthony Phan
Party: Democrat
Career: Invictus Strategy as President of Public Affairs & Land Development. Invictus Strategies exists to help conservatives retake the philanthropic lead.
Civid Roles: Elected to the Milpitas City Council in 2016, Anthony Phan has led the City to become one of fastest growing economies in the Bay Area.
Priorities: Housing affordability, Smarter Transportation, Climate Change, Healthcare, 21st Century Education, Wildfire Prevention.

Social Media
Facebook, LinkedIn Instagram Flickr

Contact Information
anthony@anthonyphan.org

Candidates for City Council of Milpitas.
Vote for 2.

Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name.

Dipak Awasthi

Career: Small business owner. Business names: Iit Gate International, Inc and Girl With Curves, LLC
Civic Roles: presently on Planning Commission
Age 66. He was born on Jan 7, 1958.
“I will focus on making smart, analytical, independent decisions based on data and facts.”
Social Media
Facebook
Contact Information
dipakformilpitas@gmail.com
Text or call: 408-712-3283
Residence: 387 Summerfield Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035-6278

Evelyn Chua

Occupation
Real Estate Agent

City Service: Current Vice Mayor, Planning Commission, Emergency Preparedness and Community Advisory Commissions, Citizens Task Force on Water Rates

News
Evelyn Chua is running for re-election to the Milpitas City Council

Social Media
Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Contact Information
929 Coventry Way
Milpitas, CA 95035

Email: chua4citycouncil2024@gmail.com

Phone Number: (669) 252-3195

Bill Chuan

City Service: Planning Commission, Santa Clara Valley Water Independent Monitoring Committee, Milpitas Zone Advisory Committee, Burnett Elementary School Site Council

Employment: Solidigm, Field Applications Engineer

News
Bill Chuan is running for Milpitas City Council

Contact Information
Phone: 408-209-6188
Email: billformilpitas@gmail.com

Social Media
Facebook LinkedIn

Juliette Isabel Gomez

Juniper Networks, 13 yrs 2 mos13 yrs 2 mos, Executive Coordinator for Multiple Executives
Author: Can I Push You?
Says she’s a Milpitas Chamber of Commerce board member, but not on their webpage.
Says she’s on the Economic Development and Trade Commission, but not listed.
I will pledge to focus on & support the Milpitas community, our children, & business owners. Safety will be a priority. I am up for the challenge. I would appreciate your vote of confidence & the privilege of representing you in the City Council.

Social Media
Facebook

Contact Information
Residence: 1320 Chewpon Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035
No contact information on her flyer.

William Lam

Occupation
Retired Engineering Executive

Primary Concerns for Milpitas
Growth and change; public safety, quality of life, responsible budgeting

Social Media
LinkedIn

News
William Lam is running for Milpitas City Council

Contact Information
1221 Park View Dr.
Milpitas, CA

Anu Nakka

I have dedicated myself to public service and community engagement, starting with being in PTA/PTSAs, Rotary, Girl Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, language school among others. I am proud to be the first Indian American, first-generation women of color, elected to the public office in Milpitas. I am currently serving as an elected trustee at Milpitas Unified School District.

News
Anu Nakka is running for Milpitas City Council

Social Media
Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Contact
anuforcitycouncil@gmail.com
408-348-6890

Not started to Edit School Board yet.

Candidates for Milpitas USD Board of Education
Vote for 3.

Rob Jung

Founder of the Milpitas Community Educational Endowment
He is the epitome of someone who “walks the walk,” and seems to thrive on collaborating with others to get things done.

Doug Sueoka

Inventory Auditor at Costco Wholesale

Currently, Sueoka serves on both MUSD’s Parcel Tax Oversight Committee and the Community Board Advisory Council (CBAC). He is also President of the Milpitas Inclusive Parent Teachers Association.

“I have a child with special needs,” said Sueoka. “That’s the reason I’m involved with the inclusion PTA. The focus is on students with disabilities and making them feel included at events and things.”

News
Doug Sueoka is running for a seat on MUSD’s Board of Education

Social Media
LinkedIn

Candidates for Assembly District 24
Vote for 1.

Bob Brunton

Republican
40 year local business owner, 12 years elected education trustee, civic involvement
text me at 510-657-8645

Alex Lee

Democrat
I am committed to bringing affordable housing, investments in education, expanded transit, universal health care and climate adaptations to the Bay Area. I pledge to continue to work tirelessly to pass critically needed measures to end gun violence. More stances on issues.
SocialMedia
Facebook, Twitter
Contact us at alex@votealexlee.com

Ballot Measure(s)

Measure J
On August 5th, the Milpitas City Council unanimously placed Measure J – the City of Milpitas Public Services Reauthorization Measure – on the November 2024 ballot. If reauthorized, Measure J does not raise tax rates and continues the existing voter-approved 1/4-cent sales for 8 years, to maintain Milpitas’ local services and quality of life.

By law, Measure J funding is locally controlled, cannot be taken by Sacramento, and is required to be spent to benefit Milpitas residents.

Measure J Presentation

Vote Yes or No.
City of Milpitas Public Services Reauthorization Measure.
To maintain fiscal stability and essential City services, including 911 emergency response, police and fire protection; repairing streets/fixing potholes; tracking/investigating crime; addressing homeless encampments/affordable housing needs; natural disaster/emergency preparation; maintaining neighborhood parks/public infrastructure, shall the measure continuing the existing voter-approved ¼-cent sales tax be adopted, providing approximately $7,000,000 annually for eight additional years, requiring independent audits, public disclosure, and all funds controlled locally?

Measure Q
MUSD is facing a $2 million deficit due to cuts in state and federal funding. Programs that were created with COVID resources and one-time funding, such as advanced college prep and technology courses, support for struggling students and those with special needs and healthcare professionals – such as health clerks and mental health counselors – are in jeopardy of being discontinued.

To learn more about the measure, please see our additional resources at the links below:

Candidate Information

Campaign Information: Filing Requirements
If you want to run for office in California, here is what you must report. From the Secretary of State.

Fair Political Practices Commission
Promotes the integrity of representative state and local government in California through fair, impartial interpretation and enforcement of political campaign, lobbying, and conflict of interest laws.

Print and Copy Shops-Graphics Support in Milpitas

Find commercial printers, silk screened clothing, copy services, fulfillment centers and photo printing services, to support your graphics needs in Milpitas.

Commercial Printers
Copy Services Primarily
Fulfillment Centers
Photo Printing Primarily

Commercial Printers

ABC Printing
Has a few outdated reviews. No summary of services.
1090 South Milpitas Blvd.
408-263-1118

Ace Embossing
Offers quality foil stamping, embossing, plate cutting and printing since 1980.
525 Sinclair Frontage Rd.
408-262-2585

Huntford Printing & Graphics
We can provide virtually any product or service imaginable to communicate with your clients, employees, stockholders, or vendors.
275 Dempsey Road
408-957-5000

Logos Etcetera
Specializes in silkscreen garments. Also offers signs and banners.
192 S Hillview Dr.
408-262-7727

Prismatic Signs
Specializes in the fast production of signs, banners, vehicle and window lettering, vinyl letters/graphics, engraving, ADA/Braille signs, and many other types of signage. We are a licensed contractor in California and can install your signs.
382 S Abbott Ave #390
408-956-8271

Pro Line Printing
Our high volume print shop is your number one source for professional digital printing in the entire Silicon Valley.
759 Ames Ave.
408-262-9015

teklabel (Tek Labels & Printing)
We put all of our experience and creativity into our clients’ labeling challenges, working with you to understand what you need and how your labels will be used.
472 Vista Way
408-586-8107

Copy Services Primarily

FedEx
Our broad range of copying and printing services and expertise can help you not just complete your projects, but bring them to life. Several location in Milpitas. Largest is here:
257 W Calaveras Blvd.
408-946-2500

Staples
We print a wide selection of eye-catching materials, including copies, documents, presentations, brochures, flyers, postcards and business cards.
627 E Calaveras Blvd.
408-678-9666

The UPS Store Milpitas
Your resource for mailbox, shipping, and printing services in Milpitas, CA.
142 N Milpitas Blvd
408-946-4140

Fulfillment Centers

Amware Fulfillment
Fulfillment Center not only delivers the right information to the right people, but also at the right time, using the right formats, production processes and delivery methods in line with client objectives.
565 Sinclair Frontage Road
408-945-1600

Photo Printing Primarily

Costco Photo Center
The members of the Milpitas Camera Club like to get high quality, large prints made here at a reasonable price.
1709 Automation Pkw, San Jose
408-678-2150

CVS Photos
Department of drugstore chain with photo services including prints, custom gifts & passport photos.
45 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-946-6424

Walgreens Photo
Photo services including prints, custom cards & passport photos, plus calendars & gifts.
342 W Calaveras Blvd.
408-263-3963

Walmart Photo Center
Mon – Sat | 9 am – 9 pm
Sun | 10 am – 8 pm
301 Ranch Dr.
408-934-0450

Pioneer Era – 1800s in Silicon Valley

In the 1800s the Mexicans, the Gold Rush, the Civil War, and the Transcontental Railroad transformed the Bay Area from a bunch of sleepy cattle ranches to a booming economy.

Family Chronicles and Biographies of Milpitas Pioneer Families

History of Local Pioneers in the 1800s

Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum
Mining operations in New Almaden first began in 1845 under the claim of Mexican Cavalry Officer Captain Andres Castillero. Castillero discovered that the red rock used by the local Ohlone Indians to paint them and the walls of the Santa Clara Mission was cinnabar, an ore containing mercury. The valuable mercury was needed to process silver in Mexican silver mines.

Alum Rock Park History
California’s first and oldest park. The park which was founded in 1872, was simply referred to as the “reservation.” The name Alum Rock was derived from a huge rock that was believed to contain a high percentage of alum.

Alviso Adobe Park History
The first story of the Alviso Adobe, which is located near the intersection of Piedmont Road and Calaveras Road, was built some time in 1835 by José Maria de Jesus Alviso, who had been granted title to the land on which it stands by the governor of Alta California, José Castro, on September 23, 1835.

Ardenwood Farm
In 1849 George Washington Patterson joined the stream of young men leaving the Midwest for California’s gold fields. His dreams left little room for failure, but after a year and a half of mining he was ill and broke. And so he turned to work he knew well — farming.

The Bear Flag Revolt
With Fremont’s “army” nearby, and belief in the rumor that Castro was gathering forces to expel the Americans, the local settlers became emboldened enough to steal some horses meant for Castro’s army, then to storm Vallejo’s “fort” at Sonoma June 14, 1846.

California As We Saw It
Exploring the California Gold Rush. By Gary F. Kurutz, Curator of Special Collections, California State Library.

California during the Civil War: 10 Facts
While no battles took place on Californian soil, the state has a rich Civil War history. Learn more about the state of California during the Civil War with these ten facts.

Discovery of Gold in California
It was in the first part of January, 1848, when the gold was discovered at Coloma, where John Sutter was then building a saw-mill. A first-hand account.

Fallon House
Restored to how homes looked during the Civil War era in California, you can easily see this home and the Peralta Adobe next door in one trip.

Frémont in the Conquest of California
In the autumn of 1845 Frémont came on his second exploring expedition to California.

Gold Rush – American Experience on PBS
See if you have what it takes to strike it rich in the gold rush! Choose a character and try to strike it rich in our online role-playing game.

Gold Rush Chronicles
Here before you, in a leather-bound book on an old wooden table, is a history of the great California Gold Rush. Discover the colorful stories that lie unfurled on these pages and unlock a taste of that famous era. Learn how the Gold Rush affected the world not so long ago.

Guadalupe River Park
Local historians have always been aware that a settlement known as the Woolen Mills Chinatown was located near Taylor Street between 1887 and 1902.

History of the Donner Party – C. F. McGlashan
The far-famed Donner Party were, in a peculiar sense, pioneer martyrs of California. Before the discovery of gold, before the highway across the continent was fairly marked out, while untold dangers lurked by the wayside, and unnumbered foes awaited the emigrants, the Donner Party started for California.

Felton Homes and History
Felton had its start in 1843 when Isaac Graham transferred his limber mill from the Zayante land grant to the San Lorenzo River at Fall Creek. Local Felton wiki.

Historic Niles
The community of Niles is rich in history and has gained recognition as a truly unique spot in the San Francisco Bay Area.

History of the University of California
The University of California became a “public trust” in 1879 as part of a larger revision of California’s Constitution approved by California voters. Download full text.

History in the Vines: Fremont’s Wine Legacy
From the Spanish-Mission era up to Prohibition, south Fremont (then called the Washington Township), had once been one of the first and most productive wine regions in California.

The Houghton Donner House
156 E. St. John Street, San Jose, and right in the way of the Civic Center expansion, is a late -Victorian Italianate style and was home to two historically important San Joseans, early mayor Sherman Houghton and his wife, Donner Party survivor Eliza Donner Houghton. “Suspicious” fire burns historic Donner Houghton house to the ground in July 2007. More on the Donner Blog./P>

How California Came to be Admitted
The first Legislature assembled on December 15th for temporary organization in San Jose, the new seat of government. Of more significance, doubtless, was the fact that on the following Thursday, December 20, 1849, the State government of California was formally established. By Rockwell D. Hunt, Ph. D

Joseph D. Grant County Park
In 1839, a 15,000-acre Mexican Land Grant was awarded to Jose de Jesus Bernal and was named Rancho Canada de Pala. Jose de Jesus and his two brothers built adobes around a spring-fed pond on a ridge overlooking the Santa Clara Valley.

Juana Briones
A long-living ranchera acquired a large spread in Santa Clara Valley and shared it with others.

Lighthouses of the United States: Northern California
These early lights, like the Point Pinos Light and the Battery Point Light were built in a what was then a typical New England style. Ironically, there are no examples of this style surviving in New England, so the only place to see these traditional New England lighthouses is in California.Laguna Schoolhouse, Milpitas, CA (1865-1943)

Mexican California
Under Mexican rule governors were encouraged to make more grants for individual ranchos, and these grants were to be outright.

Mexican Years: 1822 to 1846
The early 19th century saw growing discontent in New Spain’s society. Revolts started in 1810 and extended through 1821, when a revolution led to formation of the Mexican Republic.

Mt. View History
In 1851, the Castro family built their first home and, later, donated land to the railroad, creating Mountain View’s first flag stop.

Peralta Family and the Rancho San Antonio
The Peralta Family had a huge rancho that encompassed most of the East Bay from present day El Cerrito down to San Leandro.

Santa Clara Valley Mill & Lumber Company – 1870’s
The demand for firewood and building lumber by the citizens and towns of the Santa Clara Valley produced a road over the summit from Saratoga to the San Lorenzo Valley in 1870.

A short history on wine making in California
The story of wine in California begins with the story of the Spanish in California. Vineyard planting in the state began with the Spanish Franciscan Missionaries starting with California’s first mission: Mission San Diego de Alcalá in 1769. Just as palm trees were planted so there would be palm fronds for Palm Sunday, vineyards were planted so there would be wine for communion. That first variety, planted by Father Junípero Serra, became so ubiquitous that it became known as the Mission grape and was the preeminent variety until 1880.

Stanford History
The first parcel, bought in 1876, was 650 acres along San Francisquito Creek. Purchase of adjoining parcels ran the total to 8,180 acres, the whole of which was given to the University in the 1885 Grant of Endowment with the stipulation that it never be sold.

William T. Sherman and Early California History
Sherman arrives in California and describes the Monterey area in 1847. Additional links tell of his experiences during the Gold Rush.

The Winchester Mystery House Story
Not long after Sarah returned to her family and home, another tragedy struck. William, now heir to the Winchester empire, was struck down with pulmonary tuberculosis. He died on March 7, 1881. As a result of his death, Sarah inherited over $20 million dollars, an incredible sum, especially in those days. She also received 48.9 percent of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company and an income of about $1000 per day, which was not taxable until 1913.

Keeping Cool at Milpitas Pools, Water Attractions, Nearby Beaches

Got a letter from one of our faithful readers suggesting I hurry up and get a feature up on how to keep cool in or near Milpitas when the next heat wave hits. Suggestions here will range from where to find pools, walk along a beach, or find a ice cream treat. I welcome suggestions for additions to this page at any time.

A reminder: in hot weather check on elderly or infirm relatives and neighbors. My mother’s air conditioning failed, and she almost couldn’t think clearly enough to get herself to a cool, safe spot.

If you have screened windows, let the cold air in at night, then in the morning, close all windows and drapes to trap the cold air inside. An attic fan (From Home Depot for about $100-300) can do wonders by evacuating hot air out from between your ceiling and roof.

Public Swimming Pools
Private Clubs with Swimming Pools
Get Wet at an Amusement Park
Go walk along the Bay
Go to the Coast
Hang out in a Park
Public Cooling Centers
Take a Creek Hike
Eat some Ice Cream

Let’s start with the obvious cool spots:

Public Swimming Pools

Recreational Swimming
Milpitas Sport Center
Two large pools provide a variety of water fitness and exercise programs. We are excited to announce our Sports Center swimming pools are open for lap swimming and water exercise classes. Reservations are required, walk-in is currently not available. Reservations for Milpitas Residents will have priority. Staff shall screen all members for symptoms before entering the facility. Pools are fully supervised by lifeguards. The fee a $2.00 is charged to all entering on the pool deck. Children ages 7 years and under are required to be accompanied by an adult, 18 years or older. Infants and toddlers must wear specialized swim diapers.

Both residents and non-residents are welcome to become members of the Milpitas Sports Center. A valid membership with pre-paid visits, or a drop-in pass, is required to use Milpitas Sports Center facilities and programs. Non-member drop-in passes are $8 per visit. For complete list of membership and pass options, check here. For more information, call the Milpitas Sports Center at 408-586-3225.

Santa Clara Swim Club Milpitas
We are currently running swim lessons, pre competitive swimming, competitive swimming, special events, competitive club functions, age group and high school level stroke clinics and camps. Focusing on fundamentals, Santa Clara Swim Club (SCSC) Milpitas will prepare athletes to compete on the national level while developing life-long skills such as discipline, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. Call for updates if website not more helpful.
1231 Arizona Ave.
408-642-4949

Private Clubs with Swimming Pools

Milpitas Star Aquatics and Fitness
With convenient freeway access from neighboring cities, the new aquatic and fitness center offers indoor swimming lessons, competitive swimming, lap swimming, summer camps, steam and sauna, cardio machines, weight training machines, free weights, aerobics, yoga classes, and much more.
1818 Clear Lake Ave.
408-800-8838

Milpitas Yosemite Cabana Club Pool
This is a Membership only, neighborhood pool located at 1555 Yosemite Dr. just east of N. Park Victoria. Permanent members pay a one-time fee to join and annual dues. Seasonal members pay slightly higher annual dues. Access to the pool is 365 days/year from 5 am to 11 pm; however, it is only heated from May until September. Members have access to BBQ’s, picnic areas, lounge chairs, diving board, bathrooms and can schedule parties. Lifeguards on duty during the summer. Swim lessons offered (members get a reduced rate). Contact pool at MemberServices@MilpitasPool.com or MY7-POOL (697-7665) to get current rates and information.

24 Hour Fitness Mipitas Super-Sport Gym
Indoor lap pool, sauna, hot tub, and steam room. Primarily for adults. For some seniors, membership can be a benefit of their health insurance.
719 E. Calaveras Blvd.
408-856-1961

Get Wet at an Amusement Park

Aqua Adventure
Water park in Fremont, California. We can provide day camps and swim lessons for all ages. Registration is open now! Aqua Camps at Aqua Adventure Waterpark features fun in the sun for all ages. Each week this all-inclusive summer camp will have a fun and exciting theme. Only $5 for Milpitas Residents than for those in Fremont.
40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
510-494-4426

South Bay Shores at Great America is always a fun place to visit.
To avoid the crowds, try mid-week mornings when the park first opens at 10:00 a.m. Season and day passes can be purchased online, but there is a surcharge that you won’t pay if you are willing to wait in line. Check the prices here in advance. Do note that parking is on top of entrance fees.
4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054
408-988-1776

Raging Waters/Splashdown – San Jose plans to reopen it soon
With over 23-acres of slides and attractions, at Raging Waters, San Jose there’s more than enough excitement to satisfy thrill seekers of all ages. Raging Waters is full of wild rides and great times. It’s family friendly with fun as far as the eye can see. No doubt about it Raging Waters is bigger than summer!
2333 S White Rd, San Jose, CA 95148
408-238-9900

Go walk along the Bay

Alviso Marina County Park
Join park staff on an interpretive boat ride through Alviso Slough to learn how the South San Francisco Bay’s shoreline has changed over time.
1195 Hope St San Jose, CA 95002
408-262-6980

Shoreline At Mountain View
The Sailing Lake and Café is open. The Golf Course is open. Michaels is open while undergoing renovation. The Rengstorff House has suspended public tours. Kite Area, Dog Park, and North Shore – All of these outdoor areas are open to the public and require social distancing guidelines be followed. Spend some leisure time golfing, sailing, windsurfing or flying a kite. Take in the rich local history of Rengstorff House and its gardens or observe the abundance of wildlife along the miles of trails available for jogging, hiking and biking.

Go to the Coast

Carmel by the Sea
At the foot of Ocean Avenue, Carmel Beach is one of the most iconic spots on California’s Central Coast and is rated “One of America’s Top Beach Towns.” From morning to night Carmel Beach attracts visitors and locals alike to take in the majestic scenery and fun activities.

Big Sur
This is the official, complete, and definitive travel guide to all lodging, camping, restaurants, gift shops & art galleries in Big Sur; The ultimate travel resource and guide to California’s central coast and your complete Big Sur Visitors Bureau.

Best Beaches near San Jose California
Even though the southern shore of San Francisco Bay doesn’t have sandy beaches, some of the best beaches in California are on the Pacific Ocean just a short drive away from San Jose. The closest beaches are about 45 minutes away in Santa Cruz. From Santa Cruz, it’s a short drive north on Highway 1 to unique cove beaches near the town of Davenport. More sandy options near Santa Cruz include the beaches in Aptos and Capitola.

Ocean Beach
A wide expanse of sand and dunes that faces the Pacific Ocean, stretching for three miles along the entire western edge of San Francisco. Here are some tips for enjoying your visit to Ocean Beach: things to do, how to get there, where to park and where to eat. This is a very dangerous beach! There are no lifeguards, either.

Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad
Roaring Camp is open once again. For more information feel free to call 831-335-4484.
Take a open car train ride through giant redwoods, stop for a picnic and catch the next train back. Take a train to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Participate in historical reenactments. Located in Felton.
5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA 95018
831-335-4484

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Per California face mask guidelines, the Boardwalk recommends all unvaccinated guests age 2 and older wear face masks at all times when visiting the Boardwalk and all related attractions except when actively eating and drinking. Vaccinated guests are welcome to enjoy the Boardwalk and all related attractions without wearing a mask. By not wearing a mask, you certify that you are fully vaccinated. Your online wristband purchase is also your reservation. Please check back or visit us on Facebook for updates. Learn More. The Boardwalk is now open daily through Labor Day, September 4. Passes may also be ordered online.
400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-423-5590

Hang out in a Park

City Parks
A GoMilpitas resource page showing which parks have sport facilities, BBQ & picnic tables, restrooms, etc. Click on links to get maps and directions.

City Recreation Services
Offerings updated seasonally. Page includes listing of recreation facilities, including pools, office hours, and days closed.

Ed Levin County Park
Trails wide enough to pass by 6′ are shown in bright green. Spend a summer day feeding ducks, fishing, picnicking, hiking, riding your horse or bicycle in this lovely park overlooking Milpitas.
3100 Calaveras Rd.
408-262-6980

Go Fishing
Yes, youths 15 and younger can fish at Sandy Wool Lake (or anywhere in California) without a license. In the summer the lake is stocked with catfish.

Regional Parks
Start with your favorite activity, from archery to water skiing, and you can find a Regional Park where you can do it from this site. Other ways of searching, too.

Public Cooling Centers

Note that public buildings will NOT be open on Summer Holidays. However, shopping centers will be open and having sales.

Community Center
457 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Open Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Open Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 408-586-3210

Barbara Lee Senior Center
40 N. Milpitas Blvd.
Open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 408-586-3400

Sports Center with Pools
1325 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Open Monday – Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Open Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Open Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Phone: 408-586-3225

The Milpitas Community Library
160 N. Main St.
Monday – Thursday: 10:00a – 9:00p
Friday – Sunday: 10:00a – 7:00p
Phone: 408-262-1171

Take a Creek Hike

Big Basin Redwoods State Park
UPDATE ((May 27, 2021): Wildfire damages much of Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Fate of big trees unknown “The fire damaged the park’s headquarters, historic core and campgrounds,” said the statement. “Staff are currently assessing the damage cause by the fire to state park property and we do not know the number of acres burned within the park right now.” This park unit is partially open. Please take the time to read the information contained on this webpage to find out what is open and closed, and what COVID-19 guidelines are in place.

Coyote Watershed
Lots of small creeks come down from the east hills. The one parallel to Calaveras Road as it heads up into the hills is hikable. Might be poison oak, though, so wear long pants and long-sleeved shirt. The builder at Piedmont Rd has made a rather pretty artificial stream complete with waterfall. I’m not sure if the general public will be allowed to get into the water there or not. Again, don’t drink the water. It comes from the duck ponds and horse ranches in the hills.

Guide to San Francisco Bay Area Creeks
In the old days, every neighborhood had a creek; the secret is they still do….

Penitencia Creek
Lined with big-leaf maple white alder, and western sycamore. Wild honey-suckle vines, the arroyo and red willow add to its lush plant life. The creek is shallow and slow in Alum Rock Park, so it is a nice place for small children to cool off. Do not let them drink the creek water, however.

Best Place to Live: the Great Town of Milpitas, California

Maps of California, showing location of Santa Clara County, and the county showing location of Milpitas.

Why is Milpitas a Best Place to Live?

Milpitas is a fair sized, suburban city that is situated between San Jose and Fremont, but has retained that small town feel, making us a best place to live. City Council and School Board meetings are social events, and are currently online during Covid-19, so even if you live elsewhere, you can still attend. Politically, we tend to vote Democrat, but every nuance of progressive politics is evident.

Being in Northern California, it is cooler than the southern end of the state, yet because of the Silicon Valley mountains that block the worse weather, it tends to be “nice” year around so heating and cooling bills are trivial. Frost is rare, and it never snows in the valley. Heat is seldom unbearable. Prevailing winds are typically toward the eastern hills, so if grass fires start there, they tend to go away from the town. Landslides are not a concern.

Location of Our Great Town

Santa Clara County
aka Silicon Valley
SE San Francisco Bay Area
California, United States
37n26 (Latitude)
121w54 (Longitude)
13.6 square miles
Zip code is 95035
P.O. Box Zip code is 95036
Area Code is 408
(Some cell phones and faxes have 669 or 650 area codes.)
Time Zone: Pacific We do observe daylight savings time.

Highlights making Milpitas a Best Place to Live

ECONOMY
California Labor Force & Unemployment Rates by County
Updated monthly at the time of the official EDD Press Release for Santa Clara County

Change in 2024

COST OF LIVING
Milpitas, California’s cost of living is 110% higher than the national average. Compare Milpitas’s Cost of Living to where you live now.

WEATHER & CLIMATE

Milpitas is the best place to be in August, July and September our most pleasant months, while December and January are the least comfortable months when you might need an umbrella. February is often surprisingly warm. Today’s Weather | Climate Averages. Milpitas is 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The climate here is mild, and generally warm and temperate. The average temperature in Milpitas is 15.3 °C | 59.5 °F. In a year, the rainfall is 496 mm | 19.5 inch.

VOTING
Report of Registration as of March 11, 2022 Registration by County:
Santa Clara
1,266,750 Eligible
999,033 Total Registered
508,027 Democratic
165,468 Republican
24,799 American Independent
3,715 Green
Voting data and information for Milpitas.

POPULATION
Milpitas’s population is 81,773 people. From 2010 to 2024, it has had a population growth of 22.6%. Learn More about our growth.

TRANSPORTATION
Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 23% higher than the national average. Data older than June 13, 2020 about average commute time is outdated, as the BART station opened in Milpitas. This substantially shortens commute time to places along the BART routes. For example, a commuter can get from Milpitas to the Salesforce Plaza in San Francisco in 1:12h, including a 10 minute walk. Google Employees can catch Google Bus on Calaveras, just west of Hillview.

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Milpitas is $1,661,670 and median rent is $5,052/month. Highest Appreciating Milpitas Neighborhoods Since 2000: the best are Cielo Terra Serena Villa/Granada and Central Milpitas. Check out the homes in the area.

SCHOOLS
Milpitas Unified School District’s 2024-25 proposed budget will be adopted July 1, 2024. To see the right hand numbers you must download the pdf file. The General Fund Expenditures are $173,303,489.

MUSD’s Strategic Goal #1, Build a Culture of We, is about diversity, equity, and inclusion in our policies, practices, and especially, in our relationships with one another. Striving for this goal requires a commitment to learning about others, and ourselves, which is why we have established a Culture of We Equity Team this year to accelerate our growth.

Roads & Highways

Find out about road construction plans and delays. Learn what government agencies control these highways. And to relax, enjoy these scenic drives starting in Milpitas, and wandering through our hillsides on backroads.

What is Milpitas known for?
Milpitas is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley” with most of its 13.63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), State Route 237, and a County expressway.

How far is Milpitas from San Francisco?
The distance between Milpitas and San Francisco is 37 miles. The road distance is 45.9 miles, unless you have a boat to sail between Alviso and San Francisco.

Construction
Governmental Agencies
Scenic Drives

Construction

Calaveras Overpass
The Calaveras Overpass is built to meet the present and growing traffic loads of a progressive city. [They thought!]

Montague Expressway Widening
This project widened Montague Expressway to provide for eight through lanes (three through plus one HOV lane in each direction), with bike use shoulders and improved pedestrian sidewalks from Falcon Drive to Pecten Court (approximately 0.8 miles) including replacement of the double-box culvert crossing of Berryessa Creek with a bridge structure.

VTA Montague Expressway Pedestrian Overcrossing
An incredible project RockViewVideo filmed in Milpitas to chronicle the lift & placement of a huge pedestrian overcrossing above Montague Expressway adjacent to the Milpitas BART Station, July 10-12, 2020.

Milpitas Community-Based Transportation Plan
New Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Request
Traffic Volume Map
Transportation Overload Permit
Please print Overload Permit and FAX it to: (408) 586-2488
Truck Route Map
For more information, please contact the Commercial Enforcement Officer at 586-2400

Filing a claim against Caltrans
Did you get a nail in your tire in a highway construction zone? Here’s information and the form for filing a claim.

Governmental Agencies

CalTrans
California Department of Transportations, District 4 (includes Santa Clara County). Lots of local information and pictures about Bay Area Bridges.

Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Regional planning group for our highways here in Silicon Valley and around the Bay.

Scenic Drives

Bay Area Backroads
Go “day tripping” to places near and far. KRON TV offers hundreds of ideas in the South Bay Area and further away.

Calaveras Road to Sunol
Calaveras Road varies from 2 lanes in Milpitas and the 84/680 end in Fremont down to 1 lane in the middle. The south half was recently repaved from Milpitas to the Alameda County line, about 2/3 of the entire ride.

Calaveras – Sierra Rd Loop
Scenic drive in the snowy mountains east of Milpitas and San Jose, California.

California Roadside Rest Areas
Plan your rest stops in rural areas.

Main Street History Tour
Joann Souza narrates a tour of Main Street telling about the historic buildings and sites along the way.

Mt. Hamilton Road
Take this mountain road between Alum Rock and Patterson. Do fill up your thirsty steed because if you decide to continue east down the other side of the mountain, it will be another 70 miles to the next gas station. Very windy and steep. Not for the faint-hearted.

Santa Cruz Mountains Roads
A lovely drive is the one through the redwoods from Woodside, over to the coast, down to Santa Cruz, and back over Rt. 9 through Boulder Creek and Big Basin State Park to Saratoga.

Calendars of Events In and Near Milpitas

Are you looking for something fun or entertaining or enlightening to do this month? Here are calendars of events from South Bay organizations that list their activities online.

Milpitas Calendars

***GoMilpitas Event List***
View numerous events posted on GoMilpitas. Do you have an event you’d like to list? Either email or call our webmaster, Ann Zeise. Community members are invited to submit Milpitas events open to all in the Go Milpitas Group on Facebook.

Big Dog Vineyards
Select Events by month. Calendar of Wine Tasting – usually first weekend in warm-weather months – and concerts.

Chamber of Commerce
Parties, mixers, forums, luncheons and more.

City of Milpitas Meetings Calendar
City Council and Commission meetings. Watch streaming city meetings here. During the live meeting, comments in writing may be submitted for Public Forum at the beginning of the City Council or Commission meeting, or for a public hearing or a listed item on the agenda, via this form, and the comments can be read aloud for the public record.

City Special Events Calendar
Outline of special events scheduled on the City Calendar. See the Full calendar which includes all city meetings, such as city council and commission meetings as well.

Community Library Events
Programs and events for toddlers, school-aged children, teens, adults and seniors held at the Milpitas Community Library.

Community Organization Meetings
We have many community organizations, many of which welcome visitors to their meetings and social events.

Eventbrite: Things to do in Milpitas
See what’s going on in our sunny city!

Humane Society Events
Playgroups for dog owners. Summer camps for pet-loving kids. Training for dogs. Orientation for owning a cat. Spay/Neuter clinics, etc.

India Community Center: Calendar
Events, classes, workshops, meetings and more.

Recreation Department Calendar
Concerts, Movies, Pool Parties and more!

Calendars in Nearby Places

Around Town Events
NBC3/KNTV-11 sponsors a wide variety of events in the South Bay. Here’s what’s coming up soon.

Bay Area Orienteering Club Event Schedule
We’ve gone orienteering with this group for several years now at Bay Area parks. Object is, with a map and compass, to locate ‘controls’ and not get lost. For local club, change “All Meetings” to “BOAC.”

Bay Area Parent Events Calendar
Silicon Valley events and activities of interest to families.

Children’s Discovery Museum
Special programs on opened days at this favorite place for the younger set.

Eventful – Things To Do in San Jose, CA
Books, Celebrities, Comics and Games, Restaurants, Events, Eye, Horoscopes, Movies, Local theaters, Videos/DVDs, Music, Concert venues, Nightlife, Performing Arts, Performance venues, TV, Local attractions, Visual Arts.

Fremont Chamber of Commerce Calendar
Check this page for upcoming chamber events in our neighboring city to the north.

Meetups within 2 miles of Milpitas City Center
For today and the next couple of days. (Note: Meetup not always accurate about the mileage to the meetings they list, so double check location.)

SanJose.com Events
To be listed in the Calendar, create an account and list here.

Palo Alto Online’s Master Community Calendar for the Midpeninsula
Instantly find out what is going on around the Midpeninsula. Palo Alto Online has the most complete calendar listings, drawn from three Midpeninsula newspapers — the Palo Alto Weekly, The Almanac and Mountain View Voice — and made them more comprehensive, up-to-date and easier to search.

San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau
General Visitors Information and Events.

Santa Clara Calendar of Events
From the visitors bureau.

Santa Clara County Parks Calendar of Events
Take hikes with a ranger to discover plants and animals and locations of historical significance.

Stanford Featured Events Calendar
Lectures, readings and talks to which all are invited.
Also check out their other calendars by event type, such as Performances, or Exhibits.

Sunnyvale Downtown Events
Encourages visitors to downtown Sunnyvale.

UCSC “Prof and a Pint” Lecture Series
A new series of informal discussions served over dinner and drinks at Forager Tasting Room and Eatery in the booming SOFA district of San Jose. Future talks will be held on the second Monday of each month and include everything from organic artichokes to endangered zebras, self-driving cars to Shakespeare. All are welcome.

Organizations and Charitable Groups in Milpitas

Come enjoy belonging and supporting organizations in Milpitas based on your interests and how you want to spend your time helping others. This is the page for adult organizations, charities, and the civic action groups.

Organizations by Topic

Age
Business
Civic Action
Conservationist
Ethnic
Health
Hobbies & Interests
Neighborhoods
Unions

Age

FLY – Fresh Lifelines for Youth
Since 1998, FLY, a nonprofit organization designed by troubled teens themselves, has been providing programs for more than 1,000 at-risk and disadvantaged youth, their parents and guardians, and community members. 568 Valley Way.

Milpitas Family Help Net
The MFHN asks for donations from the community to help those in need. We distribute funds to help families in emergency situations so they can maintain stability and some semblance of humanity. Contact Tina Broyles @Tinabroyles@loanpros.net or call her at 408-332-7479.

Milpitas Senior Center
Offers activities for those 50 years and older.

PARI Foundation
Our goal is to enable rural youth to realise their full potential in life by providing them tools and motivation through education and other activities’
691 S Milpitas Blvd Suite 210
510-449-6970

Business

Chamber of Commerce
About the Chamber, it’s goals, and how to join. This is in the office building just south of the gym. Take Jacklin Road just east of 680 and turn south on Hillview. Park in 2nd driveway on the north side.
828 N. Hillview Drive
408-262-2613

Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce
The SVC Chamber is your Business Chamber in Silicon Valley, and we believe that opportunity & success are for everyone to experience. As a result, we have teamed up with Live Stories and the City of Milpitas to administer the 2022 Milpitas Small Business Assistance Grants Program.
3350 Scott Blvd, Building 54Santa Clara, CA 95054-3124
408-244-8244

Toast Masters – District Four
The premier educational non-profit volunteer organization assisting people to improve their communication and leadership skills.

Toastmasters – 7242
Meetings are online at this time. Develop your communication skills while having fun. We meet every Monday from 7pm to 8:30pm at ICC (Indian Community Center), 525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CA 95035

Civic Action

Friends of the Milpitas Community Library
This group raises funds for the Library by having book sales several times a year.

Kiwanis Club of Milpitas Foundation
Sevice organization sponsoring hands-on projects focusing on special needs of the community, helping the elderly and youth. We are the sponsor organization for the Milpitas High School Key Club. Email: kiwanisclubofmilpitas@gmail.com.

Knights of Columbus
Council 8747. News of events. Email address for the Grand Knight, Dennis Pachucki. Links for local Catholics.

Milpitas Democratic Club
On this Facebook page, you will be able to find upcoming events, and recent relevant news.

Project Cornerstone
A growing collaborative dedicated to engaging our entire community in the critical task of connecting youth and adults. Our approach is based on nationwide research that has identified a set of experience and values that we call “developmental assets.”

Rotary Club of Milpitas
We will meet Mondays at 12:00 PM at the Dave & Buster’s Restaurant, 940 Great Mall Drive, probably starting in August 2021. You can also watch our meetings on Facebook. The GoMilpitas calendar of Events usually has Zoom meeting information.

Rotary Club of Silicon Andhra
Facebook. This new club got its charter on the 4th of August, 2019, with 221 charter members, which is a world record. I can understand the hard work put in by Sri Anand and others to convince and motivate people to join the club as charter members. Contact: info@siliconandhrarotary.org.
1521 California Circle

Salvation Army: Golden State Division
Human services and emergency and disaster assistance. Milpitas Social Services Unit, 220 S. Main Street. Contact Mr. Kenneth Bocchini, 831-946-8487

San Francisco Bay Area Progressive Directory
A guide to about 1000 organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area of interest to progressive activists.

Conservationist

Committee For Green Foothills
Help protect and preserve the hills, forests, creeks, wetlands, and coastal lands of the San Francisco Peninsula through grass-roots education, planning, and legislative advocacy.

Greenbelt Alliance
The leading land conservation organization in the nine county San Francisco Bay Area.

Loma Prieta Sierra Singles
Local branch of the Sierra Club has carpool arrangements at McCarthy Ranch for getting to hikes and a whole host of other activities of interest to singles in their 30s and 40s.

Ethnic

Ethnic Organizations
Black, Chinese, East Indian, and Vietnamese Organizations in Milpitas or nearby and with lots of Milpitas members.

Health

American Red Cross
Northern California Chapter. Emergency preparedness, blood drive info, and more.

Healthier Kids Foundation
We are diverse group of health screeners, case managers, community members, executives, and health professionals united in our desire to create the next generation of healthy, happy world leaders.
4040 Moorpark Ave., Suite 100San Jose, CA 95117
408-564-5114

Insulin Pumpers
Provides information and support for adults and children with diabetes and their families interested in insulin pump therapy. Sobrato Foundation center, off Abbott.

Vista Center for the blind and visually impaired
Nationwide, Lions Clubs help the blind and vision impaired. Local clubs, realizing that there was no facility for the blind in Santa Clara County, banded together to build the center and organize its programs.

Hobbies & Interests

Hobbies & Interests Groups in Milpitas
If you’d like to join with others who have a hobby, talent or interest like you in Milpitas, you’ll find a long list here.

Neighborhoods

Neighborhood Associations
Neighborhood websites and private mail lists. Information on how to organize a neighborhood association.

Unions

Milpitas Firefighters Local 1699
Founded in 1967. Our purpose is to serve and protect the community of Milpitas. Preservation of life, property and the environment within this community is the reason for our existence. Facebook page.

Labor Unions in the SF Bay Area
A listing with links from the Progressive Directory.

Japanese (Think Sushi) Dining in Milpitas

Dining and Food ~ Restaurants in Milpitas ~ Asian Pacific Dining

Come to Milpitas to enjoy Japanese food often with a California twist. There are three sushi and two shabu restaurants to chose from.

Bento Express
Japanese California fast food restaurant
23 North Milpitas Blvd.
408-262-7544

Ichika
Join us for our modern take on an ancient Japanese culinary journey created by Master Chef Shinobu Sodeyama. Let us host you to celebrate love and life at our beautifully designed and handcrafted venue. Ichika offers a seasonal prix-fixe menu and is for reservations only.
1728 N Milpitas Blvd.
669-226-5215

Pepper Lunch
Japanese franchise specializing in fresh steak, seafood and vegetables cooked by clientele at individual high-tech speed grills.
Milpitas Square
408 Barber Lane
408-577-0778

Sen Dai Sushi
Yelp. Seems to have the highest ratings of all the Sushi restaurants in Milpitas.
224 N Abel Street
408-263-1472

Shabu House
Japanese. Warm, modern space & a menu of signature thin-sliced beef & vegetable bowls cooked at table.
1191 E Calaveras Blvd.
408-262-7888

Shabuya
All You Can Eat. Lunch $17.99, Dinner $27.99. Children under 40″ free, 40″-50″ $9.99. No vegetarian option.
84 Ranch Dr.
408-935-8020

Sushi Adachi
An authentic Japanese restaurant specializing in Nigiri, Makizushi, and Sake. Japanese imported fish, including renowned Bluefin tuna sourced from Japan’s iconic Toyosu market.
668 Barber Lane
408-432-6270

Uotomo Sushi
Yelp. Small, straightforward bistro presenting colorful sushi rolls & other Japanese specialties.
217 W Calaveras Blvd.
408-719-8882

V Sushi
Our Japanese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
74 Ranch Dr.
408-941-9888

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