• Community Matters

    LGBTQ Milpitas

    While Milpitas is far from being a city known for its LGBTQ community, as we really have no night life here for anyone, we do have activities and services to serve this part of our community, and most businesses are open and friendly to people of all sorts. Milpitas is proud to be the hometown of Broadway’s Drag Darling Cacophony Daniels. Milpitas Pride Part 1 Broadway’s Drag Darling Cacophony Daniels welcomes you to Milpitas Pride with the song “Perfect Day” from Legally Blonde. Part 2 – Part 3 – Part 4 – Part 5 Milpitas Pride Flag Raising 2020 Avenidas Rainbow Collective Monthly LGBTQ+ social group. We are collaborating with…

  • Driving

    Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Milpitas

    EV Charging Station

    As Teslas are made a few exits up the 880 freeway north of Milpitas, electric vehicles have become very popular in the area. Travelers often want to know where they can charge up their electric car, and may have preferences as to the type of charger. You can also view the full map on Google. I have arranged each type of electric vehicle charging station by its location, north to south. (Fremont border to San Jose border.) As you can see, most are along McCarthy Blvd., which runs parallel to I-880 to its west. From I-880, take the Dixon Landing exit and head west (right), and then immediately left on…

  • Driving

    Vehicles – Shopping, Sharing, and Service for Cars in Milpitas

    California 4 Cruzzn

    Milpitas has been a car-town since its inception when it incorporated around the new Ford factory being built here. A fair number of the Mustangs built at that factory have been lovingly maintained by local residents, and we look forward each June to the car show. Advice & Assistance Car Detailers Clean Air Incentives Clubs Dealers Design Gas Parts Rent a Car or Truck Repairs Ride Sharing Road Service Smog Check Stations Storage Tires and Brakes Used Vehicles Advice & Assistance Bill of Sale for Automobile Nolo Press sells these forms right online. You fill it out online, and then pay to get the printed version. Inexpensive way to sell…

  • Health Services

    Counseling: Help and Support with Problems

    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Health Services in and near Milpitas Feeling suicidal? Milpitas resources at: Suicide Prevention Resources in Milpitas and SCC Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Handling Stress Suicide Prevention Resources What Trauma Victims Need You to Know Crisis Support In an effort to support your wellness The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department has developed some information sheets to help you cope effectively during these Covid19 Pandemic times: Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (English), 03-17-2020​ Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks—Taking Care of Children  (English), 03-17-2020​ Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (Chinese), 03-17-2020 Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks—Taking Care of Children  (Chinese), 03-17-2020​ Coping…

  • Community Matters

    Hobbies & Interests Groups in Milpitas

    Happy 4th of July

    If you’d like to join with others who have a hobby, talent or interest like you in Milpitas, you’ll find a long list here. Advocacy and Service Arts & Creative Hobbies Charitable Groups Ethnic Organizations Gardening History Kids & Teenagers Neighborhood Associations Resources for Clubs Technical Hobbies Advocacy & Service Graffiti Terminators Become a graffiti terminator and help beautify Milpitas Silicon Valley Women’s Organizations and Resources Whether you are a woman wanting to network with other moms or business women or those of your culture, we have links to women’s organizations for you! Arts & Creative Hobbies Camera Club Meets monthly for a meeting on second Tuesdays, and holds field…

  • Housing

    Milpitas Rent Relief available NOW!

    CA Covid 19 Rent Relief

    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! The Rent Relief Program provides eligible recipients relief funding for: Rent/Deposit Relief Emergency Hardship Relief Eviction Prevention Domestic Violence Relocation Child & Family Homelessness Relief Section 8 Good Faith Deposits Eligible recipients include the following: Students attending Milpitas Unified who are experiencing homelessness (McKinney-Vento) Seniors who are age 55 and older Disabled individuals Victims of domestic violence Emancipated foster youth and unaccompanied minors Individuals living in Subsidized Housing, including Section 8 Other residents experiencing a high cost of living, on a case-by-case basis Rent…

  • Media

    Newspapers

    Milpitas Post of Past

    Stop by here to get the daily news or place a classified advertisement in local Milpitas newspapers: the Beat, The Post & The Union. Milpitas Newspapers GoMilpitas News Archives Current and past news stories on this site. Milpitas Post News stories now a part of the Mercury News, so you will only see a few news stories. To contact the Mercury News, use this page to get to the right department. No longer any physical presence in Milpitas. Ian Bauer was let go. No way to publish your local events or advertisements. Please consider using the GoMilpitas Events listings here for free. Contact me about advertising on GoMilpitas.com. The Milpitas…

  • Voting

    Vote Centers in Milpitas to Vote in Person

    I Voted Sticker

    Vote Center locations list could change frequently. See also Official Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Sites in Milpitas Name: Milpitas Branch Library – Auditorium Address: 160 N Main St, Milpitas, CA 95035 Hours of Operation: November 7, 2022 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; ELECTION DAY (November 8, 2022) – 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Inside or Outside the Building: Inside the Building

  • Community Matters

    Saving the Earth, Milpitas Style

    Earth Day 2021

    While the City of Milpitas may be relatively small, we are doing our best to help our planet by saving the earth in our own fashion. Here are the many ways you residents and businesses can participate in Earth Day, Earth Month, and year around in Milpitas. GoMilpitas Produced by Sunbeams How our small home business is getting greener every year, making GoMilpitas your one Milpitas information site that is very, very energy conscious. 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. Climate Action Milpitas Supporting…

  • News Archives

    Coronavirus COVID-19 Updates for Milpitas

    Combating COVID-19 with resilience

    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 in Milpitas Covid-19 Testing Available in Milpitas Covid-19 Updated Pages COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility and Scheduling Most Recent Santa Clara County Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Order City Services Available or Closed Financial Resources for those suffering financially because of Covid-19 Milpitas Unified School District Services Santa Clara County County Services Pages on GoMilpitas with recently updated Covid-19 coverage Covid-19 Jokes Covid-19 Information…