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Tag: <span>Covid-19</span>

Ski Northern California nearest Bay Area!

Updated for the 2022-23 ski season.

No, it doesn’t often snow in Milpitas, and never enough to ski, but many love to head to the Northern California slopes near Truckee, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. Here’s our favorite nearby ski areas within about a 4-hour drive of Silicon Valley or San Francisco.

The recent storm brought blizzard conditions to the Sierras. Many resorts are closing some or all lifts, and roads up in the Sierras are dangerous driving. As the Weekend of December 16-18 approaches, roads may be clearing up.

If I missed one, please email me with the URL if you have it.

Ski Clubs

Blue Angels
Next session: Winter 2022/23. The Blue Angels are offering our youth a ski and snowboard program. The Blue Angels ski program offers 5 Saturday ski trips to Sierra-at-Tahoe for ages 7 to 16, all ability levels. Nearest bus pickup is in Danville at 5:30am.

Ski Reports

Sierra Nevada Snow Report
Includes webcams, powder alert, opening dates, and snow forecast, and more.

Ski Lake Tahoe Ski Reports
Get the snow and weather reports for all Tahoe ski areas right here, as well as ideas for other things to do in the area.

Tahoe Weather Forecast
Check the snow and rain and for just plain “great” conditions for skiing here. 10-day forecast.

Tiny SkierSki Resorts

North Lake Tahoe
Some open by Thanksgiving, but with few lifts running. Check lift status.

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Diamond Peak
Open. At Incline Village (Upscale area) on the Nevada side of Tahoe. Guaranteed ski conditions or your money back. 30 runs, even dog passes for $3. Community-owned, fiercely independent and community-driven – those are the key differentiating factors that make Diamond Peak distinct in the crowded Lake Tahoe ski resort scene. Check Facebook and Twitter for announcements.

Tiny Skier

Donner Ski Ranch
Opens Thursday, December 15, 2022. Check for opening of weekdays later. Webcams currently showing level of snow. Please check our Facebook page for the most up-to-date info on our operations or call (530) 426-3635. If you are searching for a simpler, more relaxed ski & snowboard experience, a resort that offers everything the major resorts do, without the hassles and expense, Donner Ski Ranch is the resort Playfor you and your family. Lift status. Please call (530) 426-3635 for the most up-to-date Chair Lift Operation Status.

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Homewood Mountain Resort
Opens Friday December 16, 2022.  Check lift status. Stellar views and kids 10 and under ski free (with the purchase of an adult ticket). On Tahoe’s west shore. Home of the 2000 Snowboard Junior Olympics.

Tiny Skier

Mt. Rose
Opened Friday, November 18, 2022. Santa Ski Day December 17. Come ski in your Santa Costume or come to watch. Special feature is the “Adaptive Ski School” open to individuals of all types of abilities to learn or improve skiing skills. Package includes adaptive equipment and lift ticket.

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Northstar-At-Tahoe
Open. 52 INCHES IN 48 HOURS! This Storm Delivered! Great early season conditions continue with the newest storm. Say tuned to Lift and Terrain status for the most up to date info! Mountain Cam. Check for lift status. Check Facebook. Lake Tahoe’s premier year-round resort offering 2,420 acres of skiing and snowboarding. Open for golf in warm months.

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Palisades Tahoe Name just change for Squaw Valley. Read more.
Open. The storm has delivered over 9 feet of snow to our upper mountains! The Base to Base Gondola opens this Saturday, 12/17. Check Facebook. Ready to start Trip Planning now?

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Royal Gorge Cross-Country Ski Resort
Open daily. Check for trail conditions. North America’s largest cross country skiing resort, located near Lake Tahoe California. North America’s largest XC resort, Royal Gorge offers 6 distinct trail systems featuring 8 different warming huts across 6,000 acres, seamlessly integrated with the Village at Sugar Bowl. Not just cross country, but also skate skiing, snow shoeing, dog trails, and beginner trails for small children.

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Sugar Bowl
Ski runs open now. Sugar Rush tubing opening December 17, 2022. Check Facebook for ski conditions and job openings. Season pass for children 5 and under includes free rentals and two 3-hour lessons. The new quad lift is a few steps off the deck of the classic Village Lodge. Check the Current conditions. It is located before Truckee. Here’s how to get there.

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Achieve Tahoe, formerly Disabled Sports USA Far West
Open. Located within Palisades Tahoe. Achieve provides instruction and adaptive equipment for hundreds of students each winter. Our experienced instructors and highly trained volunteers make skiing possible for anyone with a disability. Miniature horses are not permitted on lifts, just incase you needed to know this.

South Lake Tahoe

Tiny Skier

Heavenly
Open. Check Facebook. Last post Nov. 10, 2022: “We’re stoked to be able to open earlier than anticipated. A HUGE thank you to our snowmaking team and to Mother Nature for making it all happen. We are next level stoked…and we can’t wait to see you!” Choose your own adventure at Heavenly! A mountain so big it has to be seen to be believed. And even then you won’t believe it. Diverse terrain.

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Kirkwood
Open. Check Facebook. Dec. 12: “We have received 46 inches of snow throughout this storm!! ❄️ This means there is LOTS of avalanche mitigation work to still do across our mountain. Uphill access is closed and it is extremely important that no one travels uphill in our inbound ski area. Always call the Uphill Access Hotline before heading out: 209-258-7444” Get a group-rated season pass. Claims to have the deepest snow in north America. Noted for its fine alpine cross country skiing. From The San Francisco Bay: Use Interstate 580, State Route 205 to Interstate 5 North, Route 4 East to Route 99 North, and Route 88 East (3.25 hrs.)

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Sierra-At-Tahoe
Open. There is an updated map as of September 30, courtesy of Atlas Tree and the El Dorado RCD, that shows exactly which runs and terrain have been completed. As a reminder, ‘complete’ in green means the area has been assessed, fire damaged trees have been cut, decked, and are being hauled off the mountain to Tahoe Forest Products in Carson City. How to Play here this season. Check Facebook or Twitter. Downhill skiing and snowboarding resort. Family-friendly. Check for conditions.

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Soda Springs
Open. Check Facebook. Soda Springs operating schedule. Open from 10am – 4pm. Families can take the kids snow tubing, skiing, snowboarding, sledding and snowshoeing, all on one lift ticket. Home to one of California’s first snow tubing areas. Located just off I-80 at Donner Summit.

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Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area
Open…We are OPEN today for season pass holders, day tickets, retail, rentals, lessons. Cafe amenities are open weekend only, and we have nutrition bars, snacks and cookies daily. Stay tuned to this page for updates. Rentals available. Check Facebook. Day lodge. Welcomes dogs on 7.5 kilometers of trail weekdays and Sunday afternoons that aren’t holidays.

Truckee North

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Boreal/Woodward
Boreal Mountain Is Open 7 Days A Week, 10am-6pm.
Shred on the Woodward Tahoe glacier. Check Facebook. Lifts and trails status and view web cam. Nearest ski resort, located in Truckee just off I-80. Has children’s and adult lessons. Has night skiing, freestyle, snowboarding, sledding areas. Group ski packages

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Plumas Ski Club
Open when club members want to ski. Come try skiing on brand new 12-16 foot long board skis just like the old time ski races of the 1860’s. Holds long board ski races in January. Near the Eureka Gold Mine in the historic ghost town of Johnsville, California, and the top resorts in Graeagle, north of Truckee about 40 miles. Noted for longboard skiing. Depends on volunteers to open.

Yosemite South

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Badger Pass – Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area
Opens Friday December 16, 2022, conditions permitting. Check the Yosemite Park Facebook. Stay in lovely Yosemite and shuttle to the ski resort. Whether it’s a day of downhill skiing at Badger Pass or ice skating against the backdrop of Half Dome at alpenglow, the memories of winter in Yosemite will last a lifetime. Please call the Snow Phone at 209.372.1000 for conditions, weather and ski area information.

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Big Bear Mountain Ski Resort
Open. Check Facebook. This new interactive site has been designed to bring the scene at Bear Mountain into the homes of snowboarders and skiers across Southern California and the world. Daily action photos, weekly video clips, live cams, the BS forum, live weather and current news. Have you ever ridden a snow bike or snow skate?

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Dodge Ridge Skiing and Snowboarding
Open. 150″ of snow already. Check Facebook. Near Emigrant Gap, so closest snow to south Bay Area. Take the easy drive up Hwy. 108 for the Closest Snow to Home. Look for our new Half Pipe located on Center Bowl. 300 ft long and 13 ft high and cut by the new Zaugg cutter.

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June Mountain Ski Area
Opens December 17, 2022. Kids ski and ride free though some blackout dates apply. Live cams. Explore June’s terrain using this interactive trail map.

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Mammoth
Open. Conditions have been absolutely all-time these last few days. Check Facebook. Hours of Operation. They offer snowmobiling, x-country, skiing, snowboarding and a sports school.

Coronavirus COVID-19 Updates for Milpitas

As the Coronavirus COVID-19 has hit our city and county particularly hard, I will use this post to keep you updated on important information you will need right here in town. Some posts here will be updated with extra links to Covid-19 information related to their usual topics.


COVID-19 Case Rates by City
Zoom in and click on “Milpitas.” Updated 9/1/2022. There has been a huge jump in Covid cases in Milpitas in the past couple of weeks, so I will be updating more often. This map summarizes counts and rates of cumulative COVID-19 cases by cities within Santa Clara County. Cities with higher rates of cases per 100,000 residents appear as a darker shade of blue than cities with lower rates of cases. Date above is the last I saw I checked, but not the last it changed. Do realize that if you drive outside our city borders, or people come to your home or business from other areas, you become part of of a far larger population, and your risk increases. Since this number is cumulative, assume that many of these people have recovered. Compare to other cities in Santa Clara County.

FIELD NAME MILPITAS COVID-19 CASES
Cumulative case count 14,918
Population 77,457
Rate per 100,000 people 19,260

Due to a significant and unresolved problem with the State of California’s CalREDIE reporting system, the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department, as well as county public health departments statewide, are experiencing significant underreporting of COVID-19 testing results. Because of this problem, the information presented in this dashboard/these dashboards since mid-July 2020 is incomplete. We will provide updates on the status of these reporting delays as soon as they are available. Additional information about these delays may be available from the State of California.

COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in all of Santa Clara County
The data on this dashboard provide a look at the number of new cases of COVID-19 and related deaths over time. A case is someone who tests positive for COVID-19 using viral testing performed in a lab. Deaths are listed separately for patients at Long Term Care Facilities because patients in these facilities are more isolated than the general public and represent a particularly vulnerable population. The Public Health Department closely tracks the number of cases and deaths that are being reported each day. Data on deaths will be updated on Fridays.

Most Recent Santa Clara County Risk Reduction Order

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA REQUIRING USE OF FACE COVERINGS INDOORS BY ALL PERSONS
DATE OF ORDER: August 2, 2021 This Order is made in light of the recent significant increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Santa Clara County (“County”), due primarily to the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Emerging evidence indicates that the Delta variant is more transmissible than prior variants of the virus, may cause more severe illness, and that even fully vaccinated individuals can spread the virus to others. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) now both recommend that all persons—regardless of vaccination status—wear face coverings indoors. Vaccination remains the best and most effective tool in preventing COVID-19 and its harms; evidence shows that even against the Delta variant, fully vaccinated individuals have substantial protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. In considering options to stem the rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission, a continued increase in the proportion of the population vaccinated is the best measure available. However, universal indoor use of face coverings is the least disruptive and most immediately impactful additional measure to take.

Covid-19 Testing Available in Milpitas

See EVENTS Calendar on this site for more free pop-up covid testing sites.

Rapid COVID-19 Home Tests Go on Sale at Major Retailers
CVS, Walmart, Walgreens now stock no-prescription kits offering results in 15 minutes. Both are antigen tests — meaning they look for specific proteins from the virus — and both have received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A doctor’s prescription is not required to purchase the rapid home-test kits.

OptumServe at the Milpitas Community Center
457 E. Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
Mondays and Thursdays, 10am – 2pm (Lunch break) 3pm – 6pm
We are happy to share that the Milpitas Community Center will offer COVID-19 testing. Appointments no longer required. You may schedule an appointment at LHI. Those with appointments are taken in first. Register here to get a patient ID. Even if you go without an appointment, you will need this ID number. You will return to the LHI site to get your results after they text you that it is available.

Kaiser Permanente Testing
Offers Diagnostic testing for a current infection, and antibody testing for a past infection. Does not reimburse for other testing sites. Members only.
770 East Calaveras Blvd.

City Services Available or Closed

COVID-19 Availability of City Services
The City has not updated its page yet since the May 17th move to the YELLOW TIER. Hopefully they will edit this page and its policies soon.

Milpitas Library
Library services are available. With the health order update, opens a new window that took effect on May 19, 2021, SCCLD welcomes our patrons to visit the library anytime during open hours to browse the full collection, use the public computers and printers, and utilize library resources and services. Face coverings and social distancing are required to enter the building. This page describes the services available to the community. Most Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) locations offer expanded building access in addition to contactless curbside service Monday through Saturday from 1pm – 6pm. These options are offered at the Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Saratoga Libraries during specific hours (see current schedule), and are described in detail lower on this page.

  • Curbside Holds Pickup
    Staff will deliver your holds to the trunk of your car by appointment.
  • Walkup Holds Pickup
    Staff will leave your holds on a table outside the library and we’re testing lobby service at limited locations. No appointment needed.
  • Library Returns
    You can return library materials into library book drops at all hours, seven days a week (24/7). Please allow up to 10 days for the returns to complete quarantine plus processing, before they are removed from your account. No late fines are incurred on any materials that are returned at this time.
  • Santa Clara County Library District has added free Wi-Fi in the parking lots of the Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Saratoga Libraries.
  • Consider using the app “Libby” to check out eBooks and Audiobooks.

Milpitas Sanitation
Currently, scheduled collection services are not affected. Please have your containers ready for service between the hours of 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on your regular collection day. If your containers are not serviced on their regularly scheduled day, we will return on the next service day.

Financial Resources for those suffering financially because of Covid-19

Housing Resources

  • Financial Assistance
  • Rent Relief
  • Ban on Evictions

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness
Notice: the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ended on May 31, 2021. Existing borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.

Milpitas Business Support Resources

The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce wishes to see that all businesses make it through these tough times. Information here is to get you quickly to sources of support for many aspects of your business and your employees.

Milpitas Restaurant Availability
Looking for takeout? A number of local restaurants are offering drive-thru, take-out, curbside pick-up, and delivery for Milpitas residents. Ordering from local businesses is one way to support our community during the current stay-at-home health order (Has been extended).

Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources during Covid19
At a meeting of the Milpitas Chamber of Commerce I heard several speakers on the topic of financial relief to small businesses because of economic disruption due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Milpitas Unified School District Services

Coronavirus Information, Alerts, and Updates

Milpitas High School (MHS)
Exemption for 2020-2021 Juniors and Seniors of District Graduation Requirements | AB 104 Bill Information
The law requires that high school students who were in their third or fourth year of high school during the 2020-2021 school year, and who were not on track to graduate in four years, may be exempt from our district’s graduation requirements that exceed statewide requirements. It also requires high schools to provide credit recovery support for these students, including the option to retake courses, or to enroll in a fifth year of high school, to complete state graduation requirements. Milpitas Unified School District will contact students eligible for this exemption.

Process for K-11 Students to Request to Repeat the 2020-2021 Grade | AB 104 Bill Information
This law provides a process for parents and guardians to request that their student repeat the grade they were enrolled in during the 2020-2021 school year. Parents and guardians of students who were in grades Kindergarten – 11 in the last school year would be eligible to make this request if their student received a D, F, or No Pass grade for at least one-half of their coursework in the 2020-2021 school year. This request would trigger a personalized consultation with representatives of the district to review and discuss all learning recovery options and supports that the student could access.

How to apply: Parents/Guardians may submit a written request through the Milpitas Unified School District Learning and Development Office by completing this form (Español / Tiếng Việt). The district will schedule a consultation within 30 days of submitting the form.

Santa Clara County County Services

County of Santa Clara Public Health Department Live
Videos produced by the Santa Clara County Health Department about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Data Dashboard
This data dashboard provides detailed information about cases and deaths from COVID-19 in Santa Clara County and is intended for educational purposes only. Because of limited testing capacity through the Public Health Laboratory, the number of cases that we detect through testing represent only a small portion of the total number of likely cases in the county.

COVID-19 Dashboards

Cases, Death, and Testing Dashboards

  • COVID-19 Cases and Deaths
    Provides detailed information about cases and deaths from COVID-19.
  • COVID-19 Case Rates by Vaccination Status
    This dashboard shows the 7-day daily average COVID-19 case rate by day for Santa Clara County overall, for unvaccinated residents, and for fully vaccinated residents.
  • Demographics of Cases and Deaths
    Provides information on characteristics and demographics of COVID-19 cases and deaths, including: age, gender, race/ethnicity, source of transmission for cases, and underlying conditions for deaths.
  • COVID-19 Testing
    Provides information on the total daily testing for COVID-19.
  • COVID-19 Variants
    This dashboard provides the cumulative count of COVID-19 variants that have been identified and reported in Santa Clara County to date.

Vaccination Dashboard

  • COVID-19 Vaccinations Among County Residents 
    This dashboard provides information about vaccine administration to Santa Clara County residents who are currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. This includes residents who have been vaccinated by providers within Santa Clara County and residents who have been vaccinated outside of the county.

​Mapping Dashboards​

​Hospitalization Dashboard​

  • Hospitalizations
    Provides the number of patients in acute hospital beds, intensive care unit beds.

COVID-19 Response Dashboards

  • SARS-CoV-2 Sewage Monitoring Data
    Provides an overview of the results of SARS-CoV-2 measurements in wastewater over time.​​​
  • Cost Tracking 
    Provides an open and transparent accounting of the County’s COVID-19 expenditures.
  • COVID-19 Data Sets​
  • COVID-19 Data Tables​​
    Please visit to download data related to the Dashboards listed above.​

Silicon Valley Strong
On March 18th, 2020 San José Mayor Sam Liccardo announced a new effort, driven by San José and Silicon Valley community and business leaders, to offer financial assistance, mobilize volunteers, and connect residents to critical COVID-19 resources. San José has developed a countywide food distribution partnership with Santa Clara County, non-profits, and the private sector. The movement is known as #SiliconValleyStrong
Silicon Valley Strong also provides resources in

Covid-19 Information from the state Covid-19 site

Current safety measures
Thanks to millions of vaccinations, California’s economy is open. There are no county tiers, capacity limits, or physical distancing requirements. But we still need some common-sense safety measures until more people are vaccinated.

  • What to do now
    COVID-19 has not gone away. To safely go about our daily lives, we need to continue:Vaccinations
    Masking
    Testing if you feel sick
    Other measures to keep ourselves and others safe
    Do’s and don’ts for daily lifeRestaurants, shopping malls, movie theaters, and most everyday places are open. Protect yourself and others by keeping these common-sense safety steps in mind.

See essential jobs and status of your county and open sectors
See Older Santa Clara County Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Orders Archive

Covid-19 Humor

Neil Diamond vs CDC on Hands, Touching Hands
Neil Diamond sings “Sweet Caroline” with updated lyric for safety during Covid-19 pandemic. And then advice on how to wash your hands thoroughly.
More Covid-19 Jokes

Fishing in Milpitas Lakes

We’ve got some of the best fishing spots around! No activity can be as rewarding as relaxing near a crystal clear waterway with fishing pole in hand and line in one of Milpitas’ lakes.

Department of Fish and Game plants larger fish.
To enhance anglers abilities to enjoy lakes close to home, the Fishing in the City program provides supplemental stocking of 1 pound rainbow trout and 1 to 2 pound catfish at lakes around the Bay Area, including Sandy Wool Lake and Spring Valley Lake in Milpitas.

CDFW Wildlife Area Operational Changes due to COVID-19
The Department plans to operate wildlife areas to provide recreational opportunities while keeping the public and Department staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please continue to check the Department’s Closure Page for updates.

State Fisheries Biologists Continue Efforts To Eradicate Deadly Fish Bacteria
January 28, 2021. Not affecting Milpitas lakes and ponds or their stocking. Read about affected areas on this site.

Information on purchasing licenses, permits, tags and other entitlements, can be found on CDFW’s Online License Site.

The following Santa Clara County lakes will be planted with 1-pound rainbow trout in the spring. In the summer the lakes are stocked with catfish. Fishing is a favorite activity at Ed R. Levin Park. Sandy Wool Lake is stocked from November through May. Swimming is prohibited.

Latest fish plants at Sandy Wool Lake
Reports by date and species of fish

All you need to know about fishing in Santa Clara County Parks but were afraid to ask
No activity can be as rewarding as relaxing near a crystal clear waterway with fishing pole in hand and line in the water. We’ve got some of the best fishing spots around! Feeling a little rusty with your casting? Take advantage of our practice fly casting ponds, usually a dedicated enthusiast will be on hand to give you a tip or two.

Department of Fish and Game
Yes, children 15 and younger can fish at Sandy Wool Lake without a license. In the summer the lake is stocked with catfish, and in the cooler months with trout.


Ed Levin County Park
Fishing is another favorite activity at Ed R. Levin Park. Sandy Wool Lake is stocked from November through May. Swimming is prohibited.

Flycasters of San Jose
A large and active fly fishing club with a diverse set of offerings catering to fly fishers of all backgrounds and skill levels.

Free Fishing Days
If you’re new to the sport of fishing, and not sure if you will enjoy it, we have a great deal for you. The Department of Fish and Game offers two “Free Fishing Days” each year. Free Fishing Days for 2022 are Saturday, July 2 and Saturday, September 3.

Fishing in the City
Fishing in the City Clinics gives city dwellers an opportunity to learn how to fish, and to fish close to home. Valid fishing licenses are required of anglers 16 years or older. Anglers 16 years of age and older need to have a fishing license except on Free Fishing Days. (See above dates.)

Salmon in Silicon Valley
Salmon in Silicon Valley? The Valley is not known for its salmon but they are here in very small numbers. Their numbers are so low, that most people don’t know they exist, and if river health and function are not drastically improved, we may loose these salmon for good. Urban Wildlife Research Project of Silicon Valley has been monitoring salmon since 2011 along side other conservation groups Salmon and Stealhead Restoration Group, and Friends of Los Gatos Creek.

Trails & Bike Paths

Within Milpitas City Limits

Bay Trail through Milpitas
Map of the Bay Trail where it passes near and through Milpitas. Might be possible to hike or bike it. Catch it at the McCarthy Ranch shopping center.

Best Paved Bike Trails near Milpitas
Yelp reviews of the best bike trails in and near Milpitas.

Calaveras, The Wall
For me, “the wall” is the final section on Calaveras Road going east from Milpitas. It’s difficult and made more so by the effort reaching it from Piedmont. Someone had spray-painted “the wall” on the pavement near the start.

City of Milpitas Bike Map 2022
Maps of roads with bike lanes in Milpitas. Avoid the commute altogether! color coded according to difficulty.

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 above to comment on proposed recommendations for bicycling and walking in Milpitas. Your feedback will inform recommended improvements around the city and help prioritize future investments. SHARE YOUR COMMENTS BY MARCH 31, 2021.

Milpitas Cycling Trails
Join over 20 million people getting fit on MapMyRide. Your workout, your devices, anywhere, anytime. Plan, analyze and share your journey.

Santa Clara Valley Bikeways Map
This PDF map allows you to zoom into an area of Santa Clara County to see the bikeways routes.

Mysterious Stone Walls
Mysterious Rock Walls
The East Bay Mysterious Rock Walls are accessible in several area parks, including Ed R. Levin County Park and on Mission Peak.

Routes
Find routes to popular entertainment venues, major employment centers, college campuses, and shopping areas. You’ll also find a library of routes used for social rides.
Ever been stuck in traffic while a bike commuter breezes past you with a big smile on her face? Or maybe you’ve seen someone merrily riding along, with groceries in his bike bags? If you’d like to try biking to work, school, or the store but haven’t found a bike-friendly route, Virtual Bike Route Scouts may be the answer!

Within Fremont City Limits

Best Trails in Mission Peak Regional Preserve, Fremont, CA
Here is a map of the trails on Mission Peak, a popular hiking spot in Fremont, CA. You can start the hike at Ed Levin Park in the Milpitas hills or take the easy way up from Stanford Ave. in Fremont.

Mission Peak Trails
Map shows the Mission Peak Loop, the Hidden Valley Trail, and the Peak Meadow Trail. On weekends, the Mission Peak trails can see some pretty heavy foot traffic. Dogs must be on leash as there are cattle grazing right along side the trail, between the cattle crossings. Be careful about checking out rock formations: there are rattle snakes! Spectacular views of the whole Bay Area and often all the way to the Sierras award those who make it to the top.

Within San Jose City Limits

Alum Rock Park Trail Map
This is a great hot summer day hike, as this trail provides plenty of shade relief. Check out the remnants of the mineral spring spa. The trail starts paved, then turns to dirt pack. The trails of Alum Rock Park are now back open to the public after closures prompted by mountain lion sightings and then a large wildland fire in the vicinity.

Alviso Slough Trail Loop Description and Views
The trail around the salt ponds is officially part of the Bay Trail. You can take the trail clockwise starting at the Marina, following along the levee above the Alviso Slough, with the salt ponds on your right.

Coyote Hills Regional Park
Bike riders may take the 3.5-mile paved Bayview Trail within the park. Bayview connects with 12 additional miles of trail along the south levee of the Alameda Creek Trail, and to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Guadalupe River Trail
The northern reaches of the Guadalupe River Trail is open from Alviso at Gold Street to Grant Street near Highway 280. The portion through Guadalupe River Park and Gardens provides many opportunities for recreation and entertainment. Review:”Terrifying to accidentally find yourself amongst homeless encampments and then somehow onto railroad tracks. Uh. nope.” Follow San Jose Trails on Twitter, and Instagram

Trails Further Away

Bay Area Hiker
Click here for South Bay and Peninsula hiking spots. Click here for hiking in Map of Bay Area hiking trails. Wonderful descriptions of hikes and what to expect. Section on trails where you can hike with your dog.

Bay Area Ridge Trail
“Imagine a 400-mile ridgeline trail connecting the Bay Area’s precious greenbelt of parks and open space, linking hundreds of communities region-wide.” Hikes almost every Saturday all summer.

Del Valle
Deep in a valley framed by oak-covered hills, with sailboats and sailboards skimming over its waters, Del Valle is like an alpine resort only 10 miles south of Livermore.

East Bay Regional Park District
Explore this site to learn where you can picnic, hike, camp, fish, ride a bike, ride a horse, and explore nature in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

Ravenswood Slough to Alviso
Cooley Landing to Sunnyvale Baylands Park
Pedal nearly 15 miles on mostly natural surface trail and experience the outer edges of the bay connected by shoreline park jewels in East Palo Alto, Palo Alto, Mountain View and Sunnyvale.

Rose Peak, Ohlone Wilderness Trail
Located in the wildest and most remote land remaining in the East Bay hills, the Ohlone Wilderness Trail climbs 3,427 feet over the course of 10 miles to reach Rose Peak (3,817 feet).

Santa Clara County Open Space Reserves Trails
The Open Space Authority maintains multi-use trails for hikers, bicyclists and equestrians and is committed to opening new lands to visitors as funding allows. The trails are open every day of the year and are free to the public.

See also: Hiking, Running, Walking

Movies in and near Milpitas, California

Century 20 Great Mall

Century 20 Great Mall Milpitas show times. Don’t wait. Guarantee your seat before you go and avoid a sold out show. A fair number of non-English films.
1010 Great Mall Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035

CinéArts-Endorsed films are also playing at this theatre.

Cineark Popcorn Calorie Count
You may want to order the “Junior” size and hold the butter! There are some inconsistencies in this database, but you’ll get the general idea.

Theaters nearby with Covid19 cleaning and procedures in place. All are quite far from Milpitas.

Nearby Movies with advance ticketing. Most open with Covid restrictions in place.

State/Local mandates require masks be worn at all times. Therefore, no food or beverage permitted.

AMC Mercado 20 open
AMC Saratoga 14 open
Pruneyard Cinemas, Campbell closed
Century Cinemas 16, Mt View open
Century at Pacific Commons, Fremont open
Cinelux Almaden Cinema, San Jose only cafe open
Cinelux Plaza Theatre, Campbell open
CinéMark, Santana Row, San Jose open
Hackworth IMAX Dome, San Jose closed
Niles Essanay, Silent Film Museum, Niles closed for renovation

More Theaters…

Film

Kanopy
Watch up to 15 free movies a month through the library service. All you need is your library card number and password.

iTunes Movie Trailers
Dozens of QuickTime movie trailers from the Apple website. These are larger than you’ll find on most theatre sites, and cover not only what is out there now, but also popular recent videos and DVDs. Send to your iPod touch or iPhone.

Video Production Groups
There are a number of good video production groups and companies in Milpitas. Some are non-profit and some are commercial

Other shopping categories at the Great Mall

Recipes for Weight Loss and Heart-Healthy Eating

Good nutrition is one way to reduce your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. But in times of Covid-19, being stuck in the house, it is easy to forget to eat less and move more.

You might be snacking on cookies rather than something more nutritious. Try cherry tomatoes or grapes  for a healthful snack. Break kale into chip-sized pieces, toss with some olive oil, and spread on a cookie sheet. If you are ok with salt, sprinkle some on. Bake at 400° for 4 minutes. Voila! Healthful chips, and they taste better than you’d expect for kale.

Find some exercise videos on YouTube. You can search on terms very specific to your needs. Bookmark the ones you like the best.

7 Best Ways to Lose Weight During Lockdown
We break down seven of the best—and most importantly, easy—ways to lose weight at home during this time of lockdown.

Anita’s Tried & True Lowfat Recipes
Anita has personally tried each and every recipe posted on this site. Most of these recipes are low-fat containing less than thirty percent calories from fat.

Cooking Light
My favorite low-fat recipe magzine, I devour the recipes each month, but turn to the website to try to retrieve past favorites.

Delicious Decisions from the American Heart Association
Good nutrition is one way to reduce your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. Making these healthy but tasty dishes at home can help you control your cholesterol levels, blood pressure or diabetes. We’ve created these recipes to help you prepare meals that not only taste great, but are good for you.

Diabetic Gourmet Recipe Files
The recipes provided include nutritional information and diabetic exchanges. Not all recipes are appropriate for all people. Please make sure a recipe is appropriate for your meal plan and pay careful attention to serving sizes.

Eating Well
Healthy recipes by the meal, week or month.

How To Extract the Most Nutrients From Your Food
Before you get overwhelmed, take heart in that there are a handful of simple steps you can take in the kitchen to boost your foods’ health potential—without sacrificing flavor. Here’s a roundup of the methods you need to know: science-proven secrets that make already good-for-you ingredients even better and more likely to pass along their flat-belly benefits.

Weight Watchers’ Most Popular Recipes
Check out the 30 recipes that our Members come back to time and again. From their Recipe Collections.

41 New Recipes to Try
See what WW’s been cooking since the New Year. Published March 1, 2022

See also ~ Weight Loss-Healthy Eating

Community Services

Milpitas community services for those who need some help getting by. Rent-free office space to non-profit service agencies.

Advice from Non-Profit Service Providers

BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Give wisely to charities. Check here to find out how much of your donation really goes to help those in need. For questions about local charities, call the regional office of the Better Business Bureau at 408-278-7400.

Charitable Trusts
This web site offers information to assist you in evaluating solicitations and choosing wisely when responding to charities and commercial fund-raisers who must register with the Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts and report financial activities annually.

Donation Locations
Where to drop off your holiday donations of food, toys or cash for Milpitas and area charities.

Grant Writing
Seven Deadly Sins of Grant Writing. Too often grant writers fall into these traps when applying for community grants.

Grant Writing Help
Technical assistance, consultants, classes, research sites and Bay Area Arts foundations.

Raffles
In California, charities and certain other private nonprofit service organizations may conduct raffles to raise funds for beneficial or charitable purposes in the state. This exception to the general constitutional prohibition against lotteries requires that at least 90 percent of the gross receipts from these raffles go directly to beneficial or charitable purposes in California.

Resources and Services

Able People Foundation
We make basic mobility products available such as manual wheelchairs, walkers, etc., at no cost to our local low income families. 552 Valley Way, 408-263-8000.

Adopt A Creek
This program offers citizen participation in creek cleaning projects within Santa Clara County. Helping with this program is a great way for schools, community organizations and private companies to demonstrate their concern about the environment. Santa Clara Valley Water District.

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, USA
A non-profit organization whose objective is to provide charity, medical treatment, educational development, and cultural promotion to the needy and the society worldwide. Northern California Chapter, 175 Dempsey Road, 408-262-3389.

Catholic Charities
Services & Programs: Community Counseling and Education, Employment, Foster Grandparents, The Grandparent Caregiver Resource Center, Immigration, John 23rd Senior Center, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Nutritions, Refugee/Resettlement, Shared Housing, Youth Empowered for Success (Y.E.S)

Emergency Housing Consortium
Regional Reception Center, 2011 Little Orchard St., San Jose. Donations and volunteers needed. Call Bob Dolci at 408-294-2100, ex. 204.

Virtual Family Giving Tree
Virtual Family Giving Tree

Family Giving Tree
A non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling the Holiday wishes of kids who would otherwise go without gifts. 312 South Abbott Ave. 408-946-3711 .

InnVision
Serving the poor and homeless in the Santa Clara County since 1973 and is now a major provider of shelter, transitional housing, and other assistance. Books available on homelessness.

Jeena
A professional not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping children with developmental disorders and their families. 1510 Centre Pointe, 408-265-8153.

Milpitas Family Help Net
A resource for our Milpitas families and students in need.
admin@milpitasfamilyhelpnet.com
408-586-0509

Milpitas Food Pantry
Donations of food and money needed now. If you can help in any way, or need help, call 408-946-5564, Mon-Thu 9a-1p, Thurs 6-8p, Sat 10a-12p. 1440 S. Main Street. We are closer to Montague Expressway in the same plaza as M & B Plumbing, Silicon Valley Lockmasters, The Cat’s Nest, and Abbott Auto Service.

Second Harvest Food Bank
Of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Remember: Hunger never takes a holiday. Donate food or your volunteer time.

Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits
We are a diverse collaborative of nonprofit organizations serving Santa Clara County. We track issues which affect the sector as a whole, advocate on behalf of nonprofits in the legislative planning process, and educate our members on those issues which affect their ability to provide services.

Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
Advocates for cleaner electronics production.

Sobrato Family Foundation
Offers rent-free office space to non-profits at Calaveras Business Park in Milpitas. Check here for vacancies and list of tenants.

Special Olympics Northern California
Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for developmentally disabled children and adults. Holds annual “Cops and Lobsters” fundraiser at Red Lobster. Tips to cops being waiters raise funds for local Special Olympics.

United Neighborhoods of Santa Clara County
A coalition of neighborhood associations from throughout Santa Clara County who have come together for the purposes of education, communication and common action.

United Way Silicon Valley
United Way agencies provide recreational programs, gang and substance abuse prevention, drop-out prevention, job training, emotional and behavioral counseling and leadership development.

Stay Strong Milpitas
As we continue to fight COVID-19 by staying at home as much as possible, and practicing social distancing when we need to go out, here are some ideas to help your community stay strong by helping each other.

Valley Foundation
The Foundation seeks to provide funding for non-profit organizations in Santa Clara County with an emphasis in the medical field.

Vision Literacy Adult Literacy Services
This volunteer program provides one-on-one tutoring to illiterate adults. 540 Valley Way, Building 4, 408-262-1349.

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
Delivered to your door or in-store pick up. Best BBQ sticks for a quick lunch.
1535 Landess Ave.
408-240-0160

Jollibee
Drive through, call & pick-up, take out, Doordash. Their spicy chicken is bomb: Crispy and juicy. And 2 chicken piece plate with a drink was only $6.00.
447 Great Mall Dr.
408-719-1344

Kalesa Restaurant
Diners order Filipino specialties like chicken adobo & bangus sisig at this casual restaurant.
1783 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-957-7777

Max’s Restaurant
Yelp. Order online during Covid-19. Authentic Filipino cuisine. Best known for its great fried chicken. Situated just off 680 and Landess.
1535 Landess Ave., Ste 139 (east side of mall, outside.)
408-957-8885

Pinoy Bbq Atbp
Pinoy BBQ is a cozy Filipino buffet-style restaurant opened in 2005. We feature popular Filipino dishes such as beef steak with onions (bistek), adobo, sinigang, and pancit. Our specialty of course is barbecue ribs and barbecue sticks!
10 S Abbott Ave.
408-678-2149

Return to Asian-Pacific Dining in Milpitas

Dogs of Milpitas

Help finding dog-friendly places in or near Milpitas to be with your dog, as well as grooming, showing, training, and boarding opportunities for dogs.


Corgi Vlog: Monday’s w/ Nori at the Milpitas Dog Park up at Ed Levin.

Advice

Dog Behavior Training
Train your dog in 24 hours? Plus solve 25 behavior problems.

Humane Society Update to Services and Programs Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Thank you to all who have supported us during this challenging time. We have continued to reopen some of our services, and will continue to make changes to our programs in accordance with public health guidelines and local ordinances.

Boarding, Care, Training

AC Dogskool
This is your complete resource for your dogs training information. Learn about puppy training, dog obedience training, dog behavior modification, dog care and canine problem solving, clicker training, dog agility training, grooming and dog care, canine communication and dog training and safety tips.
111 S Main St., inside An Jans.
(408) 733-2829

Cooperhaus K9
For six decades, Cooperhaus K9 has established a reputation for outstanding obedience and protection dog training across the Bay Area. Boarding also available. Obedience classes are limited in sized due to Covid-19.
498 Gladding Ct.
844-935-6693

Humane Society Virtual Training
Does your new dog need to learn some better manners? Do you need help surviving puppyhood? If you’re ready for life with a well-behaved canine companion, we’ll help you get there! Using force free, reward-based methods we have effective behavior and training solutions for recently adopted puppies and dogs as well as long-time canine companions. Check out our offerings for dogs of all ages and talents! First two classes are online, and four follow-up classes will be held in-person at HSSV.

Red Rover Pet Resort
Doggy day care, dog boarding and dog grooming. Dog training and dog merchandise.
334 Turquoise Street
408-586-8690

Santa Clara Dog Training Club
SCDTC classes are postponed due to the Corona Virus. We will re-evaluate as the situation evolves. Be safe and hug your pup. Trains people and their dogs in the following classes: Basic Obedience (Puppy through Adult), CGC/TDI Testing, Conformation, Fetching and Retrieving, Nosework, Competition Classes (Novice, Open and Utility) and Rally.
344 Tully Rd., San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 806-3059

Dine with Dog Outside

Mil’s Diner
OK to sit outside and dine with your dog.
36 S Abbott Ave
Hwy 237/Calaveras Blvd.
408-946-4773

Dog Lovers

Paws on Patrol
New crime prevention program sponsored by the Milpitas Police Department to learn how to be observers while out walking your dog. You may use your steps tracker and win prizes for having the most steps per month among the members.

South Bay Chihuahua Meetup
Come out and enjoy an afternoon at the Milpitas dog park with the chihuahuas! Our meetup is FREE for all, friendly & informal and meets every 2nd Saturday of the month in the small dog section. (Fee for parking and annual pass.)

Dog Parks

Bark Here
Many of our County Parks allow dogs with certain restrictions. Here is a listing of our parks where you may take your K-9 friend for a walk or run off-leash.

Dixon Landing Park
A relatively small park, but has much to offer. There are numerous picnic tables, a children’s playground, tennis courts and a basketball court. Dogs welcome.

Milpitas Dog Park
Facebook group for those now participating in use of the dog park in Ed Levin Park. The Dog Park is open on a first come first serve basis. Picnic tables for up to 10 people from the same household are available.

Where To Walk With Your Dog
Bay Area Backcountry: San Jose

Events & Shows

San Jose/Bay Area Dog and Training Events
Brought to you by Stacy’s Wag’N’Train of San Jose. Don’t have to have a fancy or particularly well trained dog for about half these events. Note for 2020: Of course almost all of these events are currently cancelled. Absolutely check with the actual hosts/organizers before trying to attend!

Grooming for Pets

Carolyn’s Pet Grooming
227 S Main St #C
408-946-7387

Doggy Doodle Salon & Boutique
790 E Capitol Ave.
408-263-2222

Humane Society
Professional pet grooming services to animals in Silicon Valley. Let our groomers recommend the right service for your pet. HSSV Grooming Salon is open Monday-Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm, by appointment only.
901 Ames Ave.
408-262-2133

PetsMart
Same-day delivery of pet essentials by DoorDash available. No events during Covid-19. Receive hands-on care for dogs and cats from academy-trained, safety-certified pet stylists. 7AM-9PM.
175 Ranch Dr.
408-956-1044

Sharon’s Canine Classic
1350 S Park Victoria Dr #45
408-946-1050

Tatiana’s Pet Grooming
87 S Main St.
408-946-7387

Laws Mostly Concerning Dogs

Milpitas Animal Regulations
Most concern dogs, though laws here also for cats and other animals.

Milpitas Dog Park

Dog Park at Ed Levin (Milpitas Muni Code V-9-7.01)
Owned and maintained by the County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department, this park may be reached via Calaveras Boulevard. For information, call (408) 262-6980 or Visit the County website.
Location: 3100 Calaveras Road, Milpitas, CA 95035

  • Only dogs, dog handlers, and those persons accompanying them are allowed in the dog park.
  • Dog handlers must be 16 years of age or older. Any person under 16 years of age, in the dog park, must be accompanied by a person 18 years or older.
  • A dog handler, as defined herein, shall accompany his of her dogs at all times.
  • Dog handlers are responsible for picking up and properly disposing of all feces deposited by their dogs.
  • No more than two dogs per handler will be permitted in the park at one time.
  • Dogs in heat are not permitted in the park.
  • Dogs must be vaccinated and free of communicable illness and disease.
  • Dogs must wear proof of current license.
  • Dogs must be under voice control of their handler.
  • Dogs displaying aggressive or anti-social behavior are not permitted in the park. Upon signs of aggression or anti-social behavior the dog will immediately be required to leave the park.
  • All other City of Milpitas park rules apply to use of the dog park.
  • Only dogs less than 20 inches from the top of the shoulders are allowed in the “Small Dog Area.”
  • Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the park.
  • Users of the dog park do so at their own risk. Neither the County nor the City shall be liable for any injury or damage caused by any dog in the dog park.

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.”

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