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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. My main takeaway was that each small business owner should get a free business councilor through the SBDC to help figure out which sort of relief funding would be best in their situation. The nearest SBC Center to Milpitas is the Alameda County SBDC at Ohlone College in Fremont. A little further away is the Silicon Valley SBDC – Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Monterey Rd. Your business is Top of Mind for Us The Norcal SBDC wants…
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Foreclosure Information & How to Avoid
If you’re having trouble paying your mortgage, learn about the steps you can take to avoid foreclosure or minimize your debt after it happens. Financial Stability.gov Learn About the Making Home Affordable Refinance and Modification Options. The President’s plan was created to help millions of homeowners refinance or modify their mortgages. Beware of Foreclosure Rescue Scams – Help Is Free! Foreclosure Avoidance Counseling HUD-approved housing counseling agencies are available to provide you with the information and assistance you need to avoid foreclosure. Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure Whether you’re in foreclosure now or worried about it in the future, HUD has information that can help. Homeownership Preservation Foundation 888-995-HOPE hotline. We…
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Milpitas General Plan Update
Date: November 2, 2020 To: State Clearinghouse State Responsible Agencies State Trustee Agencies Other Public Agencies Organizations and Interested Persons Lead Agency: City of Milpitas 455 E. Calaveras Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035 Jessica Garner, Planning Manager Phone: (408) 586-3284 Email: jgarner@ci.milpitas.ca.gov Project Title: Milpitas General Plan Update Project Location: City of Milpitas, encompassing all lands within Milpitas Project Description: The City of Milpitas is preparing a comprehensive update to its existing General Plan. The updated Milpitas General Plan is expected to be adopted in early 2021 and will guide the City’s development and conservation through land use objectives and policy guidance. The Plan is intended to be an expression of the…
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How to Register to Vote in Milpitas & Santa Clara County
Register to vote with the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters. Who Can Register to Vote? Have you checked to see if you are already registered to vote? Many have been registered to vote when they got their drivers license. Check here to see if you are already registered. You will need to have your drivers license number available. Use the California Online Voter Registration System Paper registration forms are available at the Registrar of Voters Office, U.S. Post Offices, Public Libraries, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and other government offices. Signed & completed forms must be returned in person or by mail to one of the following locations. They…
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Proposition and Measure Research Sites
Our ballots have arrived, and while most know the candidates, often there are propositions and measures on the ballot that can be confusing. I will be updating this page with each election to give you places to research these items before you vote. Milpitas City Measure Measure F Measure F is a ¼ cent local sales tax and would cost one penny for every $4 spent. According to city reports, approximately half of Measure F would be paid by visitors to Milpitas. Food purchased as groceries and prescription medication would be exempt from Measure F. City of Milpitas Public Services Measure. To provide funding to maintain the City’s finances and…
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Animals & Pets
Resources from Milpitas businesses on keeping your pet healthy and happy, find dog-friendly place, ride a horse, share a pet story. Accommodations Adoption Programs Community Service Programs Emergencies General Pet Information Grooming Lost and Found Reptiles and Amphibians Retail Pet Supplies Veterinary Clinics for Large Animals Veterinary Clinics for Small Animals Emergencies Animal Services Referral List Who to call about found or dead animals, pests, etc. in Milpitas city limits. Most services are outsourced. All stray dogs, dead and injured animals, animal bites and one ther animal control problems should be reported by calling: City of San Jose Animal Care & Services 408-794-7297 To license your your pet: City of…
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Sister Cities of Milpitas, CA
Information, links and videos about our past three sister cities: Dugupan City in the Philippines, Huizhou in China, and Kukizaki, Japan. Commission Sister Cities Commission Founded May 21, 1996. Disbanded in 2018. The Milpitas Sister Cities Commission (SCC) served as an advisory body to the City Council on matters affecting sister cities relationships, programs, and activities. Former Sister Cities. This page will not be updated any longer. Dagupan City, Philippines City Dagupan City Official Site Dagupan has been and will continue to be an attraction to people from all over the region. This is where education, banking, commerce, healthcare and technology coverage to create the region’s foremost urban economy. City…
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Clean Air Incentives in Milpitas and California
Clean Vehicle Rebate Project | Center for Sustainable Energy California residents get up to $7,000 for the purchase or lease of a new, eligible zero-emission or plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicle. As of June 5, 2019, funding is only available for qualified lower-income applicants, as described here. All other applications for vehicles already purchased/leased will be processed and placed on a rebate waitlist. Qualified applicants on the rebate waitlist will receive payment if the project receives more funding from the State of California. Drive Clean | Plug-in Electric Vehicle Resource The cost of plug-in electric vehicles at first glance may seem high. But, factor in the different rebates and tax credits…
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Flag Display
Should you fly the US flag at half staff today? Check the image above. There need be no authorization from the government for the private sector (non-governmental sector) to use the Flag to honor any citizen. Individuals are not acting illegally when using the Flag according to their own usage. Only on government or public buildings are the flag code required to be followed. United States Code TITLE 36 – PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES AND OBSERVANCES CHAPTER 10 – PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS Please note that these are US flag display rules and customs, not laws, for its use by civilians. Military flag display is different. ß 173: Display and use of flag by…
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Home Improvement Advice and Services
Advice Ask the Contractors Board…Experts Answer Common Home Improvement Questions Do you have questions about hiring and managing building contractors? The California Contractors State License Board has answers. The Best 10 Contractors near Milpitas Yelp reviews providing information, planning and qualified contractors to discriminating residents of Milpitas. Call 811 Before You Dig! Underground Service Alert (USA) is a free service for homeowners, excavators and professional contractors who are digging, blasting, trenching, drilling, grading, or excavating. Diamond Certified Contractors in Santa Clara County Our home, like yours, is the Greater Bay Area and our entire team is dedicated to ensuring you have confidence in the companies you choose. Get energy efficiency…