• Arts & Entertainment

    Art Clubs and Associations in Milpitas

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    Join Milpitas art clubs to share tips. Come to a gallery to view our art. Take a class to learn or improve your favorite art form. Arts Commission-Civic Art Art Clubs and Associations Art Clubs, Classes, Studios and Galleries Ceramics Grants for the Arts Arts Commission Serves as an advisory body to the City Council on matters pertaining to the Arts, performance or visual in the City of Milpitas. The Commission reviews Phantom Art Gallery artist applicants, and reviews the Cultural Arts Support Program. The Arts Commission meets at the Milpitas City Hall, Committee Conference Room, 455 East Calaveras Boulevard. It holds regular meetings on the fourth Monday at 7:00 p.m.…

  • History

    Sunnyhills Neighborhood History

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    Please join Executive Producers Donnie Eiland and David Mosqueda for a special virtual viewing of… 54: The Story Of The First Planned Integrated Community In The Country History of the Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association Sunnyhills was the first planned racially-integrated community in the United States in 1956, arranged by a Union co-op of the United Auto Workers. Today, Sunnyhills still has one of the highest levels of integration of any neighborhood. More detailed version. Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association June 2022 Breakfast Meeting K’Meyer related the story of how the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a Quaker social action organization, and the United Auto Workers union cooperated in the early 1950s to build…

  • Driving

    Cheapest Gas and Station Locations in Milpitas

    Cheap Gas in Milpitas CA

    Locate the least expensive, cheapest gas stations to fill up your tank in Milpitas, CA 95035 This post is easier to read on a smart phone if you select the text version. Gas Stations and Prices Lowest Gas Prices in Milpitas Milpitas Gas Prices provided by GasBuddy.com Costco on Automation Pkwy, San Jose. Price Trends in the San Jose Area Price Trends for San Jose San Jose Gas Prices Provided by GasBuddy.com Fuel Saving Tips San Jose Fuel Saving tips Where to Complain About Gas Prices Gasoline Price Comments and Concerns Sick of paying higher prices for gas in the Bay Area? Complain to the California Energy Commission here. Gas Company Sites ARCO Gas Usually the…

  • Community Matters,  Public Resources

    Future of Milpitas-Plans and Projects

    Capital Improvement Program 2022-2026

    Capital Improvement Program Milpitas will preserve its close-knit community and rich cultural diversity as it moves with innovation into the future by supporting sustainable growth and development, ensuring public safety, enhancing the environment and natural landscape, and nurturing family and community connections. Large document containing plans for Milpitas’ future. City of Milpitas Bicycle/Pedestrian & Trails Plan The City of Milpitas is in the process of updating its Trails and Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plans. These plans will provide the City with a vision and action plan to make it safer and more convenient to walk, bike, and roll in Milpitas. Visit MilpitasPhase2.altaplanning.cloud to provide feedback! Visit the interactive map at the link…

  • High Tech

    Computer and e-Waste Recycling in & Near Milpitas, CA

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    Recycling e-waste is a bit of a project: first you need to remove all personal data from the devices, and then you need to find a place that will accept both the type of electronic device and the quantity you wish to recycle, and preferably locally. Many electronic products (e-waste is old computers, cell phones, PDAs, etc) are used to store personal information. Before donating or recycling your equipment, remember to remove all sensitive and personal information from its memory. Note that simply using your keyboard or mouse to delete files does not necessarily completely remove the information from your device’s memory. Your local software store can provide you with…

  • Public Resources

    Scams

    Scam Alert

    GoMilpitas.com provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report ongoing scams. Text Phishing Scheme Online Employment Scam Tech Support Scam Telephone Taxes Due Scam Telephone Utilities Due Scam Item Listed for Sale Check Scam Warrant for your Arrest Scam Other Resources Text Phishing Scheme The suspects in this scam are targeting disability applicants and beneficiaries by sending them text messages on their cellphone asking them to call. The text messages have read, “Disability Alert: Please call 253-xxx-xxxx regarding your recent disability benefits application.” The numbers to call have varied but the wording has been about the same. When the number is called a person…

  • Community Matters

    Meeting Halls for Events in Milpitas

    Whether you need a meeting hall for business, a wedding, or large event, there are halls to rent in Milpitas! Unfortunately, Milpitas has no convention center. When you’re planning an event on a short timeline, you don’t have the luxury of thoroughly vetting meeting halls, let alone taking the time to find and select the right venue. GoMilpitas “Meeting Halls” is a directory featuring halls, community centers, venues and halls for hire | Advertise your hall to your local community for free. Other Possible Large Halls Hotels The larger hotels have rooms for fairly large gatherings. City Park Picnic Areas Reservations must be made in-person at the Milpitas Community Center, located at…

  • Housing

    Gardens in Milpitas

    Gardeners Know All the Dirt

    In spite of our “adobe brick” soil, we manage to have quite lovely gardens in Milpitas. Many are giving up manicured lawns for drought-tolerant and California Bay Area native plant landscaping. Plants are selected to attract hummingbirds and butterflies common to our area to our gardens.  Beautification of Local Gardens Heritage Tree Program Recognize and protect individual trees or groves of trees. Includes photos of significant and historic trees in Milpitas’ gardens. Neighborhood Beautification Ordinance The Neighborhood Beautification Ordinance was adopted to enhance the quality and appearance of our community. It requires a minimum level of upkeep for properties and prevents activities that detract from a residential atmosphere. Our City Forest…

  • Travel & Transportation

    Auto & Truck Service and Repair Shops in Milpitas

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    The Minnis Circle, Milpitas, auto service shops all cooperate with one another, so, say, you need some mechanical work, a smog test, and wheel alignment, they will shuffle the car between the service shops. You pay for all where you pick the vehicle up. Abbott Auto Service Yelp reviews. 1432 S Main St 408-945-1900 Alvin’s Auto Center We’ve been taking our Toyotas here for years. Always good service, accurate diagnoses. They don’t try to sell you something you don’t need. 1349 Minnis Circle 408-263-4478 AutoDentWork Dent Removal Paintless dent repair short for (PDR) is the art of removing dents from a car by massaging from the inside of the panel…

  • Voting

    Voter Information-How to Become a Voter in California

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    How to Get to Vote Voter information specific to those who reside in Milpitas, California Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters is modernizing voting and providing voters with greater flexibility and convenience. Starting with the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election VOTERS w​​ill have more options an​d will get to choose WHEN, WHERE, and HOW to vote​!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​: Every registered voter will receive a Vote By Mail ballot starting 29 days before Election Day Voters can vote at any of the Vote Centers in Santa Clara County Approximately 22 Vote Centers will open for 11 days including Election Day and approximately 88 Vote Centers will be open for 4 days including Election Day for a total…