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    Inmates Injured Following Fights at Elmwood Jail in Milpitas

    Elmwood Jail

    Injuries are reported following two large-scale fights involving inmates at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. Several inmates have been transported to a hospital for treatment and no injuries are considered life threatening, sheriff’s officials said, adding no deputies were hurt during the incidents. Sources within the jail tell NBC Bay Area at least one of the fights took place around 4:30 p.m. in an area called “the camp.” The sources also said deputies had to set up a medical triage area for injured inmates. By NBC Bay Area staff • Published May 17, 2022 • Updated on May 17, 2022 at…

  • Shops

    Milpitas Mall Shopping Center

    Seafood City

    Milpitas Mall Shopping Center is near the intersection of Landess and I-680. Anchor store is Seafood City. There are banks and credit unions, health and fitness products and services, grooming, restaurants, and other services, too. Seasons Shopping Center 1535 Landess Ave. Milpitas, CA 95035 AJR Watch Repair Our services include watch battery replacements, watch band/strap sales, replacements, and installation. We also perform watch repairs from crystal replacements, stem and crowns, band repairs, to complete overhauls. We carry a wide assortment of replacement watch straps / bands you can choose from including leather straps, sport bands, metal bands, and flexible metal bands. 408-934-1100 Beard Papa’s Sweets Cafe Since 1999, Beard Papa’s…

  • Community Matters,  Public Resources

    Future of Milpitas-Plans and Projects

    Capital Improvement Program 2022-2026

    Capital Improvement Program Milpitas will preserve its close-knit community and rich cultural diversity as it moves with innovation into the future by supporting sustainable growth and development, ensuring public safety, enhancing the environment and natural landscape, and nurturing family and community connections. Large document containing plans for Milpitas’ future. City of Milpitas Bicycle/Pedestrian & Trails Plan The City of Milpitas is in the process of updating its Trails and Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plans. These plans will provide the City with a vision and action plan to make it safer and more convenient to walk, bike, and roll in Milpitas. Visit MilpitasPhase2.altaplanning.cloud to provide feedback! Visit the interactive map at the link…

  • High Tech

    Computer and e-Waste Recycling in & Near Milpitas, CA

    e-waste recycling

    Recycling e-waste is a bit of a project: first you need to remove all personal data from the devices, and then you need to find a place that will accept both the type of electronic device and the quantity you wish to recycle, and preferably locally. Many electronic products (e-waste is old computers, cell phones, PDAs, etc) are used to store personal information. Before donating or recycling your equipment, remember to remove all sensitive and personal information from its memory. Note that simply using your keyboard or mouse to delete files does not necessarily completely remove the information from your device’s memory. Your local software store can provide you with…

  • Dining & Food

    Filipino Dining in Milpitas

    Dining and Food ~ Restaurants in Milpitas ~ Asian Pacific Dining There is a good choice of Filipino restaurants in the shopping center on Landess just west of S. Park Victoria in Milpitas.  Most are offering take-out and some offer delivery service during Covid-19. Please let me know if you see any with more than 2-3 tables in their patio for outside dining. Chow King Yelp. “One thing to know about this chain: it’s Chinese fastfood in the Philippines, brought here. 1535 Landess Ave 408-957-0681 Ima’s Kusina Yelp. Small counter-serve stop for a wide variety of Filipino sweets & savory dishes, plus party trays. 1535 Landess Ave. 408-263-6748 Grill City…

  • Shops

    Major Stores, Entertainment & Services-Great Mall

    Anchor stores at the Great Mall in Milpitas, CA. Bed Bath & Beyond Department store selling domestics merchandise and home furnishings. Shop online. 408-934-1596 Neighborhood 5A near Forever 21 and Dave & Busters #147 Burlington Coat Factory Designer and name-brand merchandise at up to 70% off department store prices. Shop online 408-934-0454 Neighborhood 3 near Victorias Secret and Banana Republic #1400 Century 20 Great Mall Century 20 Great Mall Milpitas show times. 1010 Great Mall Drive 408-942-7441 DICK’S Sporting Goods Interactive sporting goods store carrying clothing, equipment & accessories for all major sports & activities. Shop online. 408-503-0370 Neighborhood 1 between Camille La Vie and Gap Outlet #1200 Group USA Current season…

  • History

    Indigenous People (Ohlone Indians) of Silicon Valley

    Ohlone Indigenous people

    History of the Ohlone Indians, the indigenous people who inhabited the south San Francisco Bay region of California. Bloody Island Massacre To this day, the US Army, State of California, or County of Lake, have made no attempt to apologize for nearly annihilating the innocent Pomo people of Bodanapotti. California Powwow Calendar Check here for powwows of indigenous people being held in California. California Cultures: Native Americans At the time of Spanish colonization in the late 1700s, California was home to more than 300,000 indigenous people in more than 200 tribes. Their centuries-old way of life was brought to an end relatively quickly: native Californians soon established regular trading relationships with…

  • Community Matters

    Meeting Halls for Events in Milpitas

    Whether you need a meeting hall for business, a wedding, or large event, there are halls to rent in Milpitas! Unfortunately, Milpitas has no convention center. When you’re planning an event on a short timeline, you don’t have the luxury of thoroughly vetting meeting halls, let alone taking the time to find and select the right venue. GoMilpitas “Meeting Halls” is a directory featuring halls, community centers, venues and halls for hire | Advertise your hall to your local community for free. Other Possible Large Halls Hotels The larger hotels have rooms for fairly large gatherings. City Park Picnic Areas Reservations must be made in-person at the Milpitas Community Center, located at…

  • Driving

    Tires and Brakes in Milpitas

    Tires & Brakes in Milpitas

    Shops in Milpitas that can repair or replace everything concerning your tires and brakes, suspension work, alignment, and more. Auto Innovations Yelp review: “All of my suspension work, spring installs, coilover installs, sway bar installs, strut bar installs, alignments, and yes even TPMS swaps have all been completed by Orlando and his team.” From their beginnings as a tire shop, they’ve expanded their product and service offerings to include wheels, suspensions, alignments, and Recaro Seats (Baby seats, too!). 1337 Minnis Circle 408-956-8004 Big O Tires We provide the following auto repairs: Tires, Wheels, Axle / CV Joint / Driveshaft Repair, Belts and Hoses, Brakes, Electrical: Starting / Charging / Batteries,…

  • Travel & Transportation

    Auto & Truck Service and Repair Shops in Milpitas

    Is car totaled

    The Minnis Circle, Milpitas, auto service shops all cooperate with one another, so, say, you need some mechanical work, a smog test, and wheel alignment, they will shuffle the car between the service shops. You pay for all where you pick the vehicle up. Abbott Auto Service Yelp reviews. 1432 S Main St 408-945-1900 Alvin’s Auto Center We’ve been taking our Toyotas here for years. Always good service, accurate diagnoses. They don’t try to sell you something you don’t need. 1349 Minnis Circle 408-263-4478 AutoDentWork Dent Removal Paintless dent repair short for (PDR) is the art of removing dents from a car by massaging from the inside of the panel…