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Suicide Prevention Resources in Milpitas and Santa Clara County

Health Services in and near Milpitas

If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 across the United States: 1-800-273-8255 And as of Saturday, July 16, 2022, a far more easier number to remember, 988.

Feeling suicidal? Call the Santa Clara County Suicide Crisis Hotline 24/7 at 1 855-278-4204, or text Renew to 741741. Talk to a trained volunteer counselor. Services are free and confidential.

CASSY – Counseling and Support Services for Youth
408-493-5289
544 Valley Way.
At Milpitas schools, we provide the following services:

  • Individual, Group & Family Therapy
  • Crisis Intervention & Treatment
  • Suicide & Depression Awareness Campaigns
  • Staff Support & Training
  • Parent Consultation
  • Community Outreach

Crisis/Emergency Support
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Police Officers are trained to recognize and understand the seriousness and sensitivity of the mentally ill during a crisis situation. Contact information for a wide-range of crisis support.

Milpitas City Council stands in unity for suicide prevention
On the evening of June 19, 2018, at the Milpitas City Council meeting, the five council members — Councilmember Bob Nuñez, Councilmember Garry Barbadillo, Councilmember Anthony Phan, Vice Mayor Marsha Grilli, and Mayor Rich Tran — voted unanimously to approve the adoption of a resolution and implementation of a Suicide Prevention Policy.

Milpitas Hope
In 2018, the City of Milpitas adopted its Suicide Prevention Policy and convened a community task force that includes health care professionals, educators, faith and community leaders, Milpitas Police Department, Milpitas Recreation and Community Services and residents. We partner closely with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services, which coordinates regional suicide prevention efforts. We welcome organizations, businesses and individuals to join us. For more information, please contact Program Coordinator Charu Aggarwal, 408-586-3405.

Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Service
Currently offers free, virtual trainings including basic QPR (Question- Persuade-Refer) to help members of the public recognize the signs and risks of suicide and help a suicidal person get help.

Suicide Prevention Task Force
Meeting Frequency: Milpitas Hope meets second Tuesdays of the month, 4-5 p.m.
Meeting Location: Meetings are currently held online via Zoom
Staff Liaison: Community Engagement & Inclusion Administrator Tegan McLane
tmclane@ci.milpitas.ca.gov
408-586-3212

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.

Affordable Housing

What is the Problem?

Affordable housing in Milpitas, Santa Clara County, CA. Programs for first time buyers, teachers, and seniors looking for low cost, below market rate (BMR) housing.

HUD Community Programs
There are many ways for you to get involved in your community – but first, you need to become an informed citizen. Find out what kinds of funds and opportunities are available for communities. Learn the facts about your community. And let your local government know what you think.

SV@Home
SV@Home is uniquely positioned to advocate for housing solutions.

The voice for affordable housing in the Silicon Valley. A membership organization, SV@Home advocates for policies, programs, land use, and funding that lead to an increased supply of affordable housing. Additionally, SV@Home educates elected officials and the community about the need for housing, and the link between housing and other quality of life outcomes, including education, health, transportation, and the environment

See also ~ Homeless in Milpitas

Solutions to Affordable Housing

Discounted Housing
Grants and Funding Programs
Homeless in Milpitas
Senior Housing & Living Centers

Discounted Housing

City of Milpitas to provide rental assistance to low-income residents & workers
By Eric Shapiro, Milpitas Beat, April 4, 2024
Up to 50 recipients living or working within Milpitas city limits shall qualify. To be approved, these recipients must be at or below 30% of the Housing & Community Development (HCD) income levels. Those who are selected to receive support will benefit from 24 months of rental assistance.

First-Time Homebuyers Assistance
California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) offers a first-time homebuyer down payment assistance program for low-income residents to purchase a new home.

Milpitas, CA Low Income Housing
We list 9 low income housing complexes in and around Milpitas, California. We list the following: HUD apartments, Section 8 apartments, Public Housing apartments, Non profit low income apartments, and Low income tax credit apartments. Looking for government and non-profit programs to assist you with paying for your rent?
Check our sister website, Rent Assistance.

Housing Division of Milpitas
Please contact Building Safety Department at 408-586-3240.

Planning & Neighborhood Services Department
The City of Milpitas is in the process of updating its affordable housing policies. Part of the update process is the consideration of adopting an affordable housing fee applicable to new residential and non-residential developments.

Rental Assistance Programs
The City of Milpitas Workforce Housing Rental Assistance Program (WHRAP) aims to provide twenty-four months of rental assistance for up to fifty households at or below 30% of the Housing & Community Development (HCD) Area Median Income who are living and/or working within the Milpitas city limits.

Summary, Context Materials, and Recommendations Report
A concise version of the affordable housing nexus studies prepared by Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. (KMA) and presents analyses designed to provide context for policy decisions. It also outlines recommendations for the City of Milpitas regarding the City’s affordable housing policies for residential development and consideration of a potential new affordable housing impact fee for non-residential development.

Sunnyhills Apartments
• 171 bedroom units.
• Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Since this property has a Project-Based Section 8 contract with HUD, some or all of the rents at this community are based on tenant incomes. Tenants leasing units participating in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program typically contribute less than 30% of their adjusted income towards rental costs.
1724 Sunnyhills Dr.
408-263-2626

Teacher Next Door Program
The program offers HUD-owned, single family homes to public and private school teachers at 50 percent discount.

When it comes to affordable housing, Milpitas is leaning all the way in.
At a special City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 12, several groundbreaking actions were taken to create more affordable housing opportunities for local residents. Among them was approval of a site development permit, density bonus, and environmental assessment to build 100-102 affordable housing units for low-income residents and veterans at 355 Sango Court.

Grants and Funding Programs

California Housing Finance Agency
Rental housing, home ownership assistance. Small business development.

Center for Responsible Lending
Advocates fair lending through equitable treatment of all borrowers. This is a link about morgage lending.

Community Technology Alliance
Our focus is to increase the community’s access to available resources for unhoused and at risk residents, and facilitate a collaborative and holistic system approach to assisting this population.

Housing Trust of Santa Clara County
A catalyst to develop specific, desperately needed housing in Santa Clara County through an innovative blend of corporate and community investors.

Local Initiative Support Collaborative (LISC)
LISC provides grants, loans and equity investments to CDCs for neighborhood redevelopment. 369 Pine Street, Suite 350, San Francisco, CA 408-94104, (415) 397-7322.

Silicon Valley Habitat for Humanity
People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply: one home will be constructed to meet the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards for persons with mobility impairments. 513 Valley Way, 408-942-6444.

Fighting Homelessness

Homeless in Milpitas
Milpitas needs to be more aware of the plight of the homeless in our small city, living in forested freeway exits and under bridges next to our streams.

Milpitas Rent Relief available NOW!
Are you behind on rent due to COVID/Pandemic-related causes and need some support? Let the Milpitas Rent Relief program help you!

Senior Housing & Living Centers

Senior Housing & Living Centers
Senior specific living communities in Milpitas, California.

Maps to Milpitas Parks and Recreation Sites

For more information on Milpitas Parks Maintenance contact the Public Works Department at 408-586-2600.

Milpitas parks came into being in the 1970s when the “city of the future” was imagined to have homes on small lots, and sharing a large, common green space instead of large private yards. Many of our parks weave together, providing ways for pedestrians and bicyclists a way to move between homes, schools, and shops without having to be on busy roads.

Milpitas Community Center
457 East Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, Ca 95035
408-586-3210

Get Directions
Click on site streets to go to its map.
Select “Directions.”
Put your home address in “From” on the form.
Hit “Go” for a map from your home to that park!

Overview map of all city parks. (City’s map not working correctly lately.)

Buildings

Alviso Adobe
Building not currently open to the public. Under renovation. Historic displays in windows. Land surrounding building a nice place for a picnic, with historic farm equipment to view. Park and historical site. Located off Piedmont Road.

Community Center
457 East Calaveras Boulevard
Phone: 408-586-3210
TDD: 408-942-2478

Higuera Adobe Park – An historic adobe house sits on this 5.5-acre park site with 8 barbecue pits, 16 tables, play equipment, and parking for 20. Plenty of shade trees are a plus. Wessex off N. Park Victoria. Picnic Group Capacity (GC): 25 Building Group Capacity (GC): 52

Jose Higuera Adobe Park – Historic site and picnic area. Park off Wessex. Pl.

Senior Center
40 North Milpitas Boulevard
408-586-3400
TDD: 408-586-3425

Sports Center
1325 East Calaveras Boulevard Get in left hand turn lane just east of Park Victoria. Drive under the solar panels, past the pool and turn right to park. Phone: 408-586-3225 TDD: 408-942-3289

Parks

Augustine Park Grand Reopening
Augustine Park Grand Reopening

Ben Rodgers Park – A lovely 7.5 acre park with 6 barbecue pits and picnic tables, a backstop, and play equipment. Best Parking for sports field and picnic area is on Everglades, off Sequoia. Group Capacity (GC): 25

Calle Oriente – A nice neighborhood park with two handball courts, two tables, and play equipment. Calle Oriente off N. Park Victoria Group Capacity (GC): 10

Cardoza Park – This 10-acre park features a lighted ball diamond, two horse-shoe pits, volleyball poles, and an outdoor amphitheater. A great location for functions, it also includes 8 barbecue pits, 19 tables, restrooms, play equipment, and parking for 133. Kennedy Dr. at N. Park Victoria. Group Capacity (GC): 125

Cerano Park – A nice neighborhood park with 4 tables, 2 barbeque units, 1 tennis court, half basketball court, play structure, open grass area and small parking lot (6 spaces). Adjacent to the Coyote Creek Trail. Location: Near 751 Murphy Ranch Rd.

Creighton Park – With 4 barbecue pits, 9 tables, and play equipment, this 5-acre park is a great site for family outings. Milpitas’ first all-abilities playground, dog play areas for big and little pooches, exercise stations, restroom and more. Olympic west of S. Park Victoria. Group Capacity (GC): 20

Dixon Landing Park – This 11 acre park has 3 tennis courts, 6 barbecue pits, 10 picnic tables, a basketball hoop, play equipment, restrooms, and parking for 84. A terrific place for special gatherings. Dixon Landing and Milmont. Group Capacity (GC): 50

Dog Park – Only dogs, dog handlers, and those persons accompanying them are allowed in the dog park. Ed Levin Park, up Downing Rd. from Calaveras in the hills.

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Your first stop should be the visitor center, located near the Dumbarton Bridge toll plaza in Fremont. The center is perched on a hillside above miles of salt marsh, tidal sloughs, mudflats, and salt ponds.

Ed Levin County Park – Owned and maintained by the County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department. 3100 Calaveras Rd. For information, call 408-262-6980.

Foothill Park – A nice little 4-acre park that includes 3 barbecue pits, 4 tables, and play equipment. Roswell Dr. at Roswell Ct. Group Capacity (GC): 25

Gill Memorial Park – This 5.1-acre park has a lighted ball diamond, 3 tennis courts, 2 handball courts, and a basketball court, plus 4 barbecues, 8 tables, play equipment, restrooms, and parking for 45. Paseo Refugio and Santa Rita. Group Capacity (GC): 50

Hall Memorial Park – Two barbecue pits, 6 tables, 4 tennis courts, play equipment, restrooms, and parking for 18 make this 9.5-acre park a nice place. La Honda and Coyote. Group Capacity (GC): 25


Hidden Lake Park – This 1.5-acre park has 2 barbecue pits, 3 tables, and a lake with ducks. A nice place to relax. N. Milpitas Blvd. between Escuela Pkwy. and Jacklin Rd. Drop-in only.

Hillcrest Park Art
Hillcrest Park Art

Hillcrest Park – This 5.2-acre park offers 7 barbecue pits, 8 tables, and a tot lot for kids. Fieldcrest off Crescent. Group Capacity (GC): 15

John McDermott Park – This .95 acre park has 3 shaded picnic tables, 2 playgrounds, and a restroom. Across from Post Office. Alvarez Ct, off Abel St. Group Capacity (GC): 15

Murphy Park – This 8.7-acre park is a favorite place to gather with the kids. It features plenty of open space, restrooms, play equipment, and a lovely picnic area with 5 barbecue pits and 6 tables. Yellowstone east of S. Park Victoria. Incorrectly called Sinnott Park on map. Group Capacity (GC): 50

Oliver Jones Park – This 5.2 acre park offers a par course, play equipment, 2 barbecue pits, and 5 tables. Jacklin at Hillview. Group Capacity (GC): 30

O’Toole Elms Park – The 1.51 acre park includes 8 picnic tables, 1 barbecue unit and 2 playgrounds. Abel St., N. of Curtis Ave. Group Capacity (GC): 30

Parc Metro, East, Middle, West – Series of parks in development near Great Mall. Park Metro East also has barbeque units and is reservable. Curtis Ave. east of Main St.. Group Capacity (GC): 20

Pecot Park – This 8-acre park has 4 tennis courts, 3 acre park along Hetch Hetchy Right of Way. Northern end of long trail going south through many of the Milpitas parks. Dixon Landing, west of Conway.

Pinewood Park – This 8-acre park has 4 tennis courts, 2 barbecue pits, 4 tables, a basketball hoop and a tot lot. Lonetree and Starlite Dr. Group Capacity (GC): 30.

Regional Parks
Start with your favorite activity, from archery to water skiing, and you can find a Regional Park where you can do it from this site. Other ways of searching, too.

Robert E. Browne Park (AKA Yellowstone Park) – A great place to play tennis on the 4 lighted courts, with a large grassy area and par course. Restrooms and parking are available across the street. Yellowstone east of South Park Victoria.

Sandalwood Park – A nice little 1.5-acre neighborhood park good for lunchtime picnics. It features 3 barbecue pits, 3 tables, and play equipment. Escuela Pkwy. and Russell. Group Capacity (GC): 25

Santa Clara County Open Space Authority
Preserves, protects and manages, for the use and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of urban and non-urban areas of outstanding scenic, recreational and agricultural importance.

Slide at Murphy Park © by Kaz
Slide at Murphy Park © by Kaz

Selwyn Park – This small neighborhood park provides a playground, plus 2 picnic tables with barbecue pits. (Selwyn Dr. off Dempsey Rd.) Group Capacity (GC): 15

Sinnott Park – A nice 4.7 acre park that includes a par course, play equipment, 2 barbecue pits, and 3 tables. Clear Lake and Tahoe. Group Capacity (GC): 20

Starlite Park – The 4 acre park offers a nice place for family fun, with horse-shoe pits, play equipment, 3 barbecue pits, and 5 tables. Rudyard and Abbott Ave. Group Capacity (GC): 15

Strickroth Park – This 5.7 acre park with parking for 25 offers play equipment, 2 barbecue pits, and 6 tables. Martil and Gemma off E. Tramway. Group Capacity (GC): 25

Sunnyhills Albert Augustine Jr. Memorial Park – Plenty of open space, plus play equipment, 4 barbecue pits, and 9 tables in this 6 acre park. Cortez and Coelho off Escuela Group Capacity (GC): 65.

Tom Evatt Park – This 5.46 acre park has 16 picnic tables, 4 barbecue units, many benches. There are 2 half basketball courts, 2 tennis courts and 2 Bocce ball courts. A playground for the kids and a large lawn area makes this a fun park for all ages. Abel St. and Machado St. Group Capacity (GC): 25

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Skatepark at Milpitas Sports Center

The newest facility for the Recreation Department, the Milpitas Skatepark, opened October 16, 2020 at the Milpitas sports Center.

The Milpitas Skate Park is a beautiful 20,000-square foot, all-wheel skate experience, with a combination of transition and street terrain.

Features include mini terrain ramps, seat walls, stairs, and rails. There are two bowls to accommodate varying skill levels, a deep bowl with vertical wall pool coping and a transition on the far side into another bowl area, and a shallow bowl with steel coping. The Skate Park also includes seating areas, shade areas, and sports lighting.

Located at the Milpitas Sports Center Complex
1325 E. Calaveras Boulevard
Open daily, 7 a.m.- 9 p.m., free of charge
Bathrooms: Yes
Water fountain: Yes
SkateIntel Official Park Rating: 10/10
(408) 586-3225

Milpitas Skatepark Facebook Group
Please spread the word! This page is not affiliated with City of Milpitas or Milpitas Parks and Recreation.

Take a tour!

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DESTROYING A NEW $1.5 MILLION DOLLAR SKATEPARK IN MILPITAS, CA!

Milpitas Skatepark with Shawn Deer

Please enjoy the Skate Park safely! In addition to City of Milpitas Parks Regulations, the Milpitas Skate Park has Skate Park Rules designed to ensure the facility is safe and welcoming for all users. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Temporary Public Health Rules are also in effect. Users who do not adhere to posted rules can be asked to leave.

Skate Park Rules

(Milpitas Municipal Code Title V, Chapter 9, 7.02)

  1. Users are required to wear helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads at all times while skating.
  2. Non-City provided obstacles, ramps, or jumps are not allowed.
  3. Skate Park use is on a first-come, first-served basis. The facility is open to all skateboarders, roller skaters, cyclists, wheelchair users and others operating non-motorized wheeled devices.
  4. Users under twelve (12) years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  5. Unsafe or reckless behavior is not allowed.
  6. Glass is not allowed.
  7. Drinking or eating on the skate surface is not allowed.
  8. Smoking and vaping are not allowed.
  9. Pets are not allowed on the skate surface.
  10. Users of the Skate Park do so at their own risk. The City provides no on-site supervision. The City shall not be liable for any injuries or damage resulting from the use of this facility.

Stay Safe at Skatepark

 

Green Businesses in Milpitas Create Jobs

Creating Green Technology at Milpitas Green Businesses

Check out the role that Milpitas is playing toward the goal of green energy through its green businesses.

SolarCity
Solar panels produce renewable clean energy while securing low utility rates. Our panels exceed industry standards for durability and lifespan. Now owned by Tesla. Tesla careers.
418 S Abbott Ave.
855-860-7652

Staten Solar Corporation
The company’s focus is commercial and utility solar PV applications where it has a combined experience of more than 1 GW of projects from small business owners to billion dollar corporations. Staten Solar careers.
1627 S Main St
408-780-2889

SunWork
SunWork Renewable Energy Projects is a nonprofit in California’s San Francisco Bay Area that installs solar electricity systems on small-energy-footprint homes with the help of trained volunteers.
477 Valley Way
650-520-9918

Torrent Labortory
Purposefully small and highly capable, we’ve become the go-to lab for environmental expertise supporting a broad range of projects.
483 Sinclair Frontage Rd.
408-263-5258

View
View Dynamic Glass is powered by a sophisticated intelligence engine that adapts to your environment and you. It automatically responds to outdoor conditions and people’s preferences, or can be controlled individually from a mobile device. View careers.
195 South Milpitas Boulevard
855-478-8468

Using Green Technology

Our Solar SystemGoMilpitas Produced by Sunbeams
GoMilpitas-a green business. Solar panels installed April 2008 and more in 2018. Other green improvements.

Case Study: Milpitas Unified School District
Chevron Energy Solutions (CES) developed a comprehensive solar power and energy efficiency program that provides 75 percent of the district’s annual electricity needs through solar energy.

Social Networking Groups for Milpitas

Find out about local issues and what is trending in Milpitas, California, in the following social networking groups. Connect with others in Milpitas and nearby to talk about our town and its activities.

Adding members and friends as of February 4, 2022. Compare to Average Page Views on GoMilpitas.com this past year of 12,063/month Feb 1, 2021-Jan 31, 2022. (144,761 total.)

Go Milpitas Group 567 members
If you call Milpitas your home, or you spend a lot of time here through work or pleasure, have friends or relatives here, or used to live here, or represent Milpitas in government at higher levels, you are welcome to join!

Desi’s in Milpitas 720 members
Hello, this group is for Desi friends living in Milpitas.

Friends of the Milpitas Library 98 people like this. 118 people follow.
Get announcements about book sales by liking this page.

I <3 Ol’ School Milpitas! 4.0K members
For those who grew up in, went to school in, spent time in, or love somebody from Milpitas. Please keep ALL posts about memories of people and events from Milpitas.

Marshall Pomeroy PTA 340 Friends
What a year this kids had! Thanks to all teachers for all your hard work this year with our kids. I know this had to the hardest year to teach! Thanks for everything you do for our Pomeroy’s kids!

Milpitas, Ayer and Calaveras Alumni 2.1K members
Alumni from the city of Milpitas, CA. Milpitas High, Samuel Ayer high, Calaveras High, Rancho Jr. and Randall Jr. When you join the group, announce yourself on the wall by your school, year and maiden name, if needed. If you don’t see your Yearbook cover, post it under the Photo Sections.

Milpitas Chamber Events 262 members
This group is for those interested in events. 2 posts a month. Has gotten a little spammy, and unrelated to the Milpitas Chamber are getting posted a lot.

Addiction Recovery Center

Milpitas Citizens Network 310 members
Getting Milpitas Residents together to raise issues and help build a better community. Current issue: Stop Pot shops! Stop Landfill Expansion!

Milpitas Community Library 2.2K Likes, 2.5K Followers
This is an official page for Santa Clara County Library. Please visit https://sccld.org/mobile-apps/ on your mobile device to use our app.

Milpitas Dog Park 451 members
The goal when this group was started was to bring together the people who come to enjoy this great park. Everyone who comes to the park is encouraged to get to know both the two-legged and their four-legged furry family members.

Milpitas Family 1.9K members
We are a local community group offering positive support to residents in Milpitas and the surrounding area. Gets tons of spam.

Milpitas Family First 70 members
We are committed to helping Our MUSD Unhoused/Homeless McKinney Vento Students, and in that commitment, we are advocates for Milpitas.

Milpitas High School Friends 158 members
3 posts a month. Not very active. 

Milpitas Homeschool Support Group 48 members
This is a private group for those who homeschool or plan to homeschool in Milpitas to look for nearby homeschool friends, invite others to join them for an event.

Milpitas Community Buy/Sell/trade 10.8K members
Post items you need to Buy, sell or trade. Services also welcome.

Milpitas Key Club 683 members
“Caring – Our Way of Life” Key Club is the oldest and largest international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities.

Milpitas Knights Group Page 688 members
Milpitas Police Activity League (PAL) For more information on Knights Football please contact us at milpitasknights@gmail.com. PAL football is a program offering healthy, safe activities to the youth of our community as an alternative to street crime, drugs and violence.

Milpitas Neighbors 1.5K members
Public: Anyone can see who’s in the group and what they post. No description.

Milpitas Moms and Kids 285 members
Welcome to the Milpitas Moms and Kids playgroup Virtual Playdates, Virtual Moms Night Out, etc. Anyone can host a virtual event.

Milpitas Rants and Raves 3.2K members
This is the place to rant and rave about anything and everything going on in Milpitas.

Milpitas Real Estate 149 members
Looking to get a pulse on Milpitas Real Estate Market? Find out the ins and outs of Milpitas Real Estate Market.

Milpitas Renters Coalition 74 Likes, 83 Followers
We are a grassroots group of Milpitas tenants and other community members who are deeply invested in preventing the displacement of renters in Milpitas. We make decisions collectively and need your voice to help combat evictions and rent gouging.

Milpitas Santa Clara Bay Area Garage Sales & More 7.3K members
This group is for anyone who wants to sell, trade, give away, or in search of anything that is legal. Mainly serving the South Bay Area such as Milpitas, Santa Clara, San Jose or any surrounding areas such as Fremont or Union City.

Milpitas Skatepark Facebook Group 366 members
This group is for those who support a skatepark in Milpitas, skaters, their parents and friends and anyone else who is excited that we are finally getting skatepark in Milpitas! Also on Instagram.

Milpitas Tells It Like It Is! 306 members
Looking for ideas that support our community and ways to improve our quality of life!

Next-door Milpitas
Milpitas Neighborhood is central Milpitas, east of 680 and one neighborhood south of Calaveras, and one neighborhood north of Landess. Use from browser or app for mobile devices.

Our Milpitas Eagles Freed 516 members
Unlike the other “Our Milpitas Eagles” group, this group will be free to join for all interested about the Bald Eagle nest at a school in Milpitas California. Great photos and videos of our special bald eagle nest, and the parents tending the young there.

Shopping Milpitas 3.5K Likes, 3.6K Followers
The heart of the valley awaits you with four community centers located in the heart of Milpitas. Beauty treatments, grocery, specialty services and fine dining–find more of what you are looking for.

Spring Valley VFD 329 members
Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department (SVVFD) provides fire safety and emergency medical services for residents, recreational enthusiasts, and property in the north-eastern foothills above San Jose and Milpitas, California.

Sunnyhills Sign
Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association 430 people like. 477 people follow.
We are a volunteer group actively working to improve our neighborhood and the city of Milpitas through positive activities, events, and programs.

#SunnyhillsStrong 795 members
A group created to celebrate the world’s first planned integrated community, to honor those pioneers that helped to establish it, to tell “Our Story” and to keep the spirit of Sunnyhills alive forever!

71 Milpitas neighborhoods are on Nextdoor 115,225 residents, 71 neighborhoods

Nextdoor is the best way to stay in the know about what’s going on in your neighborhood—whether it’s finding a last-minute babysitter, learning about an upcoming block party, or hearing about a rash of car break-ins. There are so many ways our neighbors can help us. We just need an easier way to connect with them.

Apex Centria

Avalon Heights South

Ayer Ln

Official Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Sites in Milpitas

While you MAY mail in the ballot for free, some are concerned that the Post Office may not be to handle the deluge of ballots, some may wish to use a drop boxThese are the locations of the ONLY ballot return boxes in Milpitas and in nearby cities.

Vote by Mail Ballot Tracking Vote by Mail Ballot Tracking
Use this link to find out if your ballot has been received by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters.

See also Vote Centers in Milpitas to Vote in Person

City Hall Ballot Drop Off
Milpitas City Hall Ballot Drop Off
455 East Calaveras Boulevard
Make either first or second right turn on Milpitas Blvd just north of the Calaveras intersection. Box is at south end of the parking lot just outside the City Hall building.
Library Ballot Drop Off Box
Milpitas Library
160 North Main Street
Use visitor drop off along N. Main Street. Use photo to guide you. Park briefly to drop off your ballot.

Young woman posting her ballot.
Milpitas Innovation Campus
1331 East Calaveras Boulevard
Drive into the west (lower, downhill) parking lot. Follow curb into drop off area. See photo. Has handicapped ramp close to the box.

This is what an official ballot drop box looks like.

Ballot Boxes

Should you see something that looks like a ballot drop box, but not at a Milpitas location in the list above, do NOT leave your ballot there!

This Is Voter Fraud! Calif. Republicans Roll Out Fake Ballot Drop-Off Boxes

So far this has not been seen in Santa Clara County, but keep a look out, and report to the Registrar of Voters by calling 408-299-8683 should you see a box claiming to be for ballots, but NOT in one of the three places listed above.

Yes, you may still mail in your ballot, but it must be postmarked on November 3, 2020. If you turn your ballot in very late, it may not get postmarked as being sent on September 14.

Returning Vote by Mail Ballots

Sign Your Envelope

Sign your name by the red  X, and then print your address and the date on the back of the return envelope.

If your signature is missing or does not match your voter registration card, your ballot cannotbe counted.

Return Your Ballot on Time

By Mail

Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before Election Day AND must be received no later than ​17 days after Election Day.

NO POSTAGE REQUIRED!  All Vote by Mail return envelopes are now postage paid. You do not need to use a postage stamp if you are returning your ballot by mail in the return envelope.

In Person

Ballots that are returned in-person must be received by 8 pm on Election Day.

Ballots can be returned at:

  • The Registrar of Voters Office1555 Berger Drive, Building 2, San Jose
    For your convenience, there is a white 24-hour drop box in the parking lot.
  • Any Santa Clara County Vote Center:  A complete list of locations and hours will be announced before each election.
  • Official Ballot Drop Box Site​:  A complete list of locations and hours will be announced before each election. See list above for Milpitas locations.

Marijuana Dispensaries near Milpitas

Health Services in and near Milpitas

Milpitas does, however, have one marijuana delivery service in town, but it is not a storefront. You can’t visit it.. Marijuana dispensories are nearby in San Jose and Fremont.

Milpitas introduces strict regulations on cannabis deliveries within city limits
By Eric Shapiro, Milpitas Beat, February 23, 2024
“The ordinance,” said a City of Milpitas press release, “establishes sensible regulations that comply with State law and provides access to medicinal cannabis products to qualifying patients while ensuring controls are in place that maximize community safety. It remains unlawful to deliver recreational cannabis within the City.”

Democracy dies at last Milpitas City Council meeting
Here in Milpitas, in 2020, a small, but loud group, some Milpitas Residents, some not, continue to echo 1930s propaganda to try and control the narrative of Cannabis in our wonderful city. The group known as Better Milpitas, over the last couple years, has been successful, using hints of the same rhetoric designed to inspire fear and control from over 90 years ago.

Top Shelf Express
Canabis delivery service in Milpitas, but not a storefront.
Medical & Recreational Marijuana
Adult-Use Nonstorefront: C9-0000255-LIC
408-703-4420

Nearby Marijuana dispensaries in Fremont.

Must be 18 or older to enter site to order and pick up marajuana products at store.

Fremont Botanicals
We offer a complete line of Broad and Full Spectrum CBD options for your wellness. It can be difficult and confusing for consumers to find safe and effective CBD products. We bring them to you. Massage with CBD products, too.
37317 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA
510-797-2774

Nearby Marijuana dispensaries in San Jose.

Must be 18 or older to enter site to order and pick up marajuana products at store.

Airfield Supply Company
A full service cannabis dispensary. Our boutique style retail store offers a wide selection of the finest cannabis strains, concentrates, edibles, and clones. We strive to provide a retail experience that excels with quality and professionalism.
1190 Coleman Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
408-320-0230

Caliva
Looking for the perfect cannabis product? Schedule a phone or video consultation with one of our expert Wellness Consultants. They’ll ask a few questions and guide you to your next favorite find.
1695 S 7th St
San Jose CA 95112
888-688-0303

Elemental Wellness
You’ll enjoy our spa-like atmosphere and superior customer service; to boot, our expansive product offerings differentiate us from other collectives operating in the area. We’re proud to serve as a model, not just for the community, but for the entire state of California.
985 Timothy Drive
San Jose, CA 95133
408-433-3344

Purple Lotus
We offer daily sales on a variety of products, as well as a 15% discount to Seniors (65+) and Veterans, along with a 10% discount for disability. In addition, we offer a 5% student discount to guests enrolled at San Jose State University, Evergreen, Foothill, De Anza, Stanford and UCSC. Please present valid identification during check-in to receive proper discounts.
752 Commercial St.
San Jose, CA 95112
408-456-0420

See also ~ Medicine and Drugstores in Milpitas

Lend-A-Tool Shed

The Lend-A-Tool Shed
No longer available on weekends.
(Who came up with THAT bright idea?) 
Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
by appointment only for pick up and return of tools
Milpitas residents, businesses, property owners, and community groups are able to borrow select tools from the available inventory for free. A wide variety of hand and gardening tools are available for temporary use. There are no power tools. For those, visit Home Depot. The full list of the inventory is available; view the Lend-A-Tool Shed Inventory (PDF).

Follow these 2 simple steps to select and borrow tools:

  1. Complete and submit our online request form: Tools Request Form(the included Liability Waiver (PDF) must be digitally signed and submitted with the request form).
  2. Call 408-586-2600 to schedule a pick up time.
  3. Return the tools within 2 weeks or otherwise risk suspension of borrowing rights.

Location:
1265 N Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035

Questions / Concerns

Call 408-586-2600.

Senior Center

Barbara Lee Senior Center Information.

Come spend the day with us, or just a few hours.

Includes contact information and a Map with directions to the Senior Center, Activities and Services, and additional resources for local Senior Citizens, such as a very inexpensive lunch. Call 24 hours in advance to reserve a catered meal.

Barbara Lee Senior Center offers Saturday hours during new pilot program
By Rhoda Shapiro – Milpitas Beat – September 12, 2022
Now, for the first time ever, the senior center’s opening its doors on Saturdays, from 9am-12pm. The move is part of a new Pilot Program, which the majority of the Milpitas City Council voted to launch during a meeting in January.

Contact Information

Milpitas Barbara Lee Senior Center
40 North Milpitas Boulevard (Click address for map.)
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-586-3400
TDD: 408-586-3400

Office hours Mon-Fri
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

John Macon is the supervisor of the Senior Center. You may email him at jmacon@ci.milpitas.ca.gov

Barbara Lee Senior Center Membership Form (PDF)

Senior Shuttle Service Registration Form (PDF)

For more information on programs & services, please use the links below.

Financial Breaks for Seniors in Milpitas

Measure C Parcel Tax Exemption for Seniors and Disabled Persons
Any Milpitas owner of a parcel used solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes and who are:

  • (a) 65 years of age or older on or before June 30 of the fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which the tax would apply, or
  • (b) receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for a disability, regardless of age, or
  • (c) property owners who own parcels that are contiguous and held under identical ownership**
    may obtain an exemption from the parcel tax by submitting an application, by June 15 of any year, to the District.

Seniors’ Links

Department of Aging and Adult Services
Administers and oversees…

Map and Directions to the Barbara Lee Senior Center


Map to location on 40 N. Milpitas Blvd.

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