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Ethnic History & Culture
“This [country] will in a few years become a…colony; instead of [their] learning our language, we must learn theirs, or live as in a foreign country.” – Advice to German immigrants from Benjamin Franklin, publisher of die Philadelphische Zeitung, the first German newspaper in America, 1751. Immigrants speaking other languages have been arriving in Santa Clara County for about 2 centuries contributing to our diverse ethnic history. Eventually they learn English, and begin to call themselves hyphenated-Americans, and become part of this wonderful melting pot. But is being a hyphenated-American a good thing? Does it imply not being 100% American? Our Ethnic Heritage Knowledge of Immigrant Nationalities of Santa Clara County…
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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 non-profit 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…
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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…
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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…
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Real Estate-Homes in Milpitas
Buy or sell your home in Milpitas or Silicon Valley, California, with help from our friendly realtors and these real estate listings. Start looking for a new place to live in the southeast end of Milpitas, then work your way north along the eastern edge of town, east of I-680. The northwest corner of Milpitas is too close to the dump, and very bad odors permeate the air there when the compost is turned, or the breezes come off the Bay across the dump. The southwest corner of Milpitas is close to the new BART station and the light rail and buses at the Great Mall. So if you’ll be…
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Smog Check Stations in Milpitas
These certified smog check stations have all served Milpitas drivers for many years. Milpitas is in a Basic Area where you may obtain your inspection at any licensed Smog Check station. You will receive the same Two-Speed Idle test you have always received. Your vehicle will be tested for harmful levels of emissions of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. Your vehicle must be tested every two years, when sold, or upon initial California registration. About Smog Testing The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) – Milpitas Your one-stop-shop for finding out information about smog checking. Resources for both car owners and service stations providing smog checks. Click here for form to find…
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Milpitas Center Shops & Restaurants
Milpitas Center is one of the older strip malls which has a favorite restaurant, Mil’s Diner, anchoring its corner, and a favorite stop for those cleaning out clutter, GoodWill. Located at the corner of Abbott Ave. and Calaveras Blvd. Shops California Check Cashing Store We offer customers short-term cash solutions along with great customer service in safe, convenient, neighborhood locations. 30 S Abbott Ave. 408-262-2274 T-Mobile Wireless provider offering cell phones, data plans, Internet devices & accessories. 32 S Abbott Ave. 408-719-8136 O’Reily Auto Parts We carry the parts, tools, and accessories you need, as well as offering store services like free battery testing, wiper blade & bulb installation, and…
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Education Demographics for Milpitas
A resource page for gathering recent education demographics for Milpitas Unified School District student data and statistics. California School Dashboard Milpitas Unified School District education demographics reports. Data & Statistics Administration of data and statistics collected from California’s schools and learning support resources for the purpose of identifying trends, measuring performance, and identifying educational needs. DataQuest Provides meaningful data and statistics about California’s K-12 public educational system that supports a wide variety of informational, research, and policy needs. Summary and detailed data reports are available for multiple subject areas at the school, district, county, and state levels. District Overview From GreatSchools.Net, Milpitas schools reviewed here. Information on this page is…
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Spectator Sports Teams in the San Francisco Bay Area
Sports teams we tend to root for in Milpitas, CA. Here’s a quick run-down of who’s playing and when you can catch some of the action. Fans and couch potatoes unite here, cheer on your favorite Bay Area teams. Baseball College Athletics Football Hockey Soccer Sports News Stadiums Baseball Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are an American professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League West Division. San Francisco Giants The official website of the San Francisco Giants with the most up-to-date information on scores, schedule, stats, tickets, and team news. San Jose Giants So these…
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Senior Housing & Living Centers
Making the right choice for the elderly California Associates for Nursing Home Reform CANHR publishes fact sheets on a wide range of topics important to long term care consumers. Catholic Charities of Santa Clara Long Term Care Ombudsman Program: advocates for people in nursing and residential care homes. 2625 Zanker Road, San Jose 408-468-0100 Senior housing and specific living communities in Milpitas, California. City of Milpitas Seniors Housing & Services There are specific affordable housing opportunities and public services serving only Milpitas’ Seniors Citizens. Please contact the organizations on this link for more information. DeVries Place Provides affordable rental homes for low-income seniors while helping to restore the character of…
