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Milpitas Historical Society April 14, 2021 with Mort Levine & Deva Luna
Milpitas Post founder Mort Levine, with his daughter Deva Luna, reflects on his family’s history in Milpitas, and talks about the life of his wife Elaine Levine, co-founder of The Milpitas Historical Society and original publisher of the Milpitas Post. Video from the Milpitas Historical Society.
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Prepare for a Fire or Earthquake Emergency
I will try to be as specific here to Milpitas residents as possible about how to prepare for emergencies such as wild fires, earthquakes, and sometimes floods. The preparation for all three are the same, but you will get more warning for some than others. Home-Selection Day to Day Tips Make a 72-hour Survival Kit in Advance 3 Kits Are Better Than 1 Prepare for your Babies and Kids Remember to Prepare for Your Pets Where to Flee Home Selection Buy or rent in areas generally far from the wild lands of the east hills. Every section of those hills have had a fire at one time or another, though…
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What Trauma Victims Need You to Know
A friend, who was badly traumatized by her caregivers in early childhood and cruelty from employers, created this brochure, to be printed two-sided, to be handed to her health providers to help them understand her past, and how it can be triggered by them if they don’t take care to treat her humanely. For more information about Adverse Childhood Experiences check out the ACEs Connection website. This page is part of our continuing effort to provide support for those who have experienced trauma and may be suicidal and need to find help. Predictability: Everyone loves surprises! Not. Trauma survivors often prefer predictability because that feels safer. Space: Allow time for…
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Milpitas Unified School District Contact & Maps
MUSD Milpitas Unified School District MUSD 1331 East Calaveras Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035 408-635-2600 Superintendent: Cheryl Jordan, x6037 Click on school name to go to its website. Click on address for map. Click on principal’s name to bring up an addressed email. When on cell phone, click on phone number to dial. Area code 408 is already in there. Get Directions Child Development Centers Rose Child Development Center 250A Roswell Drive 635-2686 Coordinator: Gerardo Lopez Head Teacher: Rita Elmore Sunnyhills Child Development Center 356 Dixon Road Site Secretary: Jennifer Bailey Elementary Schools #2 Burnett Elementary School 400 Fanyon Street 635-2650 Principal: Hanna Asrat More Staff Contacts #3 Curtner Elementary School 275…
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History of Transportation near Milpitas
Milpitas is best known for the Ford factory that made the classic Mustangs. Silicon Valley was once the terminus for the Transcontinental Railroad, too. On this page you can find out more about the fascinating role this area played in the history of transportation for the region and the world. Pick your favorite means of transportation! Automobile Aviation Bridges Railroads Roads Shipping & Port History Automobile Blackhawk Automotive Museum A ‘hands off’ collection of cars that were museum pieces right from Day 1 and a collection of fine art that has the automobile as its subject. 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville, CA 925-736-2280 The Great Mall holds a great Ford…
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Golf Courses & Mini Golf in Milpitas
Milpitas has two top-notch golf courses up in the hills. Both have restaurants and facilities for large gatherings. For the kids, there’s Golfland for miniature golfing fans. Courses | Learn Golf | Mini Golf Courses Ryan Korn and Erick Schlimmer trading shots in a early March round, 2012. Bay View Golf Club This scenic 18-hole par 72 championship layout will challenge golfers of every level. The Junior Golf Academy Three tiers for all levels. Bay View Academy Invitation program. 1500 Country Club Drive 408-262-8813 Spring Valley Golf Course A top-notch and highly popular public golf facility and restaurant and wedding services. 3441 Calaveras Rd. Book A Tee Time: 408-262-1722 Learn…
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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…
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History of Railroads in California
History of the California end of the Transcontinental Railroad, and other historic trains and historic railroads in the San Francisco Bay Area. Key System Scrapbook Key System electric transit in the East Bay area from the beginning to the end of WWII. Also the Richmond Shipyard Railway to the Kaiser Richmond Shipyard. California Railroad & Trolley Corporation The mission of the California Trolley and Railroad Corporation (CTRC) is to restore, preserve and interpret railroad equipment as it was used to serve the people in Santa Clara Valley, California. California State Railroad Museum A two-hour drive to Sacramento is not too far for most railroad buffs to travel to see this…
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Weight Loss Software & Calculators
Find software, apps, and calculators to help you track your diet and exercise. Apps Apps for iPhone and Android Access to all Weight Watchers apps and mobile site is included with your Weight Watchers Online or eTools subscription. Membership required to use. The best weight loss apps for iPhone & iPad 2018 Losing weight is hard but technology can help. Here are 7 terrific weight loss and diet apps for iPhone and iPad that will help you shift those unwanted pounds. 10 best weight loss apps for Android Losing weight can be a major pain in the rear end. It requires exercise, dieting, discipline, and motivation. It also requires a…
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Genealogy Resources in Silicon Valley
Genealogy resources for finding long-lost relations who may have lived in the Santa Clara Valley. California Pioneer Project A list of settlers to California who migrated to or were born in California prior to 1880 (included in the 1880 California Census) and obtained from those sent (e-mailed) directly from individuals doing genealogical research. Genealogy Research in Santa Clara County This is the place to start researching for your local California ancestors. Silicon Valley Computer Genealogy Group Wherever your family history journey leads you, our group of genealogy enthusiasts and experts can help you along the way. We sponsor monthly classes, workshops and seminars in Santa Clara, California, and our members…
