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.
Plenty of places to get your clothing washed, dry cleaned or altered in Milpitas. Check here for independent Dry Cleaners, Alterations, and Laundromats. Many clothing stores in the Great Mall also offer alterations for clothing bought in those stores, but these are not listed here.
Coin-Op Laundry Milpitas
Yelp Reviews. “I’ve never had a problem with this place. It gets the job done, clothes are not shrunk/faded/ destroyed, place is clean, well maintained, different sized washing machines, extra large dryers, space to fold clothes (though not allowed during COVID), neighborhood is not creepy, 7-Eleven next door, lots of parking in the plaza, people keep to themselves, they take credit cards, and they’re open til midnight.
They don’t have instructions for adding time to the dryers (which gave me trouble when I was a newbie), so I included a photo that may be helpful. You have to press enter for every 4 minutes you want to add, then slide your card, then press start.” 588 N Abel St. 408-262-0771
Drop-N-Go Cleaners & Alterations
Yelp Reviews. “I trust my dresses with Kim and Tammy! They do very high quality work and quickly too. They’re also very friendly and welcoming into their little shop. My mom and I were also thankful that despite all the issues with my dress, they surprised us with a little discount. Ever since then we’ve been faithful customers!” 104 Dixon Rd. 408-946-3767
Executive Cleaners
Yelp Reviews. We offer Same Day Service for Pants Hem Alterations! We Dry Clean, Laundry and Press, Wash & Fold, Leather and Suede, Comforters, Linens, Draperies and more. Professional Alterations. Free pick-up and delivery for business accounts. 1220 S Abel St. 408-945-0110
Holiday Cleaners
Yelp Reviews. Every time I’ve gone here my things have gotten done on time and came back clean every time. I am in the Navy so she has sewn my uniform pieces correctly on my uniform by just looking at pictures. Will recommend to everyone I run into until I get stationed somewhere else. 146 W Calaveras Blvd 408-719-0702
and 1747 Clear Lake Ave 408-262-0660
Michael’s Cleaners
Yelp reviews. “This place is a wonderful little shop that has been around Milpitas for as long as I can remember. I have been going here for years and I have never been disappointed, the woman there is always extremely friendly and pleasant to talk to. This place has made my wardrobe look amazing” 1309 Jacklin Rd. 408-263-7775
Milpitas Wash & Dry Laundry
Yelp reviews. “Came for the first time to do laundry on a Sunday and I am glad that there were not alot of people in the laundrymat. The located is at the back of the strip mall were Lucky supermarket is located, parking can be tricky if its your first time as there were construction on the sides of the vicinity that blocks one from getting from the front parking lot to the back lot. We had to go out to the road and do a u turn by Wells Fargo bank.” 1350 S Park Victoria Dr Ste 39 408-520-0095
We had to show proof of vaccination against COVID, but then we were free to mix and enjoy spare ribs and fries, and drinks of our choices.
Chamber Ambassadors?, Marcella Nichols, Henry Nichols, Tamara OverackerTamara Overacker, Pampered Chef, T.O. BookkeepingHenry Nichols, Oh Henry DJ ServicesJonna and Karen JamesFrank J. De SmidtKelly Yip-Chuan Platinum Realty & Finance GroupEvelyn Chua, City CouncilWarren Wettenstein and Rob MeansAnand Kuchibhotla. University of Silicon AndhraSharon Dyson, St. Elizabeth Knight SoundsDarissa Acosta, Poppy Bank
Milpitas neighborhood associations, coalitions, and a lively mail lists to communicate with members about local issues and events.
Associations
Centria Homeowners in Milpitas, CA
Private for neighbors only. This new master plan condominium community offers the latest in fine-living amenities. The “Texas Wrap” construction places the multi-level garage in the center allowing residents to park on the floor on which they live. Community pool, meeting rooms, lush landscaping, walk to the VTA and The Great Mall…all make Centria the perfect location for a carefree lifestyle.
Sunnyhills Board Members
Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association
A volunteer group of homeowners and residents of the Sunnyhills neighborhood who are active in trying to improve our neighborhood, and thus, the city of Milpitas, through positive activities and programs! Facebook page.
The Mission of the Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association in Milpitas is to:
● Provide instruction in civic responsibility and community service;
● Enhance and support education to local residents in art, music, and science;
● Sponsor activities and public performances which enhance the quality of life for all residents in the area;
● Sponsor special events and public gatherings to promote a sense of community well-being and cohesion;
● Sponsor and conduct activities and social gatherings which bridge cultural gaps between different ethnic and cultural segments of the community.
The SNA Board of Directors (2021) include President Allysson McDonald, Secretary Yolie Garcia, Treasurer Rob Means, and Board members BJ Navarro and Demetress Morris.
Coalitions of Neighborhood Associations
United Neighborhoods of Santa Clara County
United Neighborhoods of Santa Clara County (UNSCC) is a coalition of neighborhood associations and homeowner’s associations in Santa Clara County who have come together for the purposes of education, communication and common action. United Neighborhoods of Santa Clara County is a nonprofit (501c3) corporation, and it provides insurance and other benefits to member neighborhoods.
UNSCC is made up of member neighborhood associations and homeowner associations and governed by its Board of Directors. Annual membership dues are $200.00.
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.
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Put your home address in “From” on the form.
Hit “Go” for a map from your home to that park!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
See also ~ Keeping Cool
When the summer heat sizzles, here’s some suggestions for keeping cool.
On June 9, 2021, Detectives from the Milpitas Police Department and Investigators from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office concluded a two year long pimping and pandering investigation with the arrest of David Davies, a 57-year old male, and his wife, Larong Hu, a 38-year old female, both Milpitas residents. The couple was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for pimping and pandering and felony conspiracy charges. Both suspects are being held on a $350,000 bail.
The investigation began in December of 2019, when detectives from the Milpitas Police Department and Investigators from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office identified a brothel in the City of Milpitas. During the investigation, detectives located additional brothels throughout the county and served search warrants in Milpitas, San Jose, and Palo Alto. The investigation resulted in the rescue of six female victims and the seizure of nearly two million dollars.
The rescued victims were immediately provided services through Community Solutions, an organization that provides critical services for victims of Human Trafficking.
Six female victims of human trafficking were rescued, and $2 million was seized in the investigation. The rescued victims were provided services through Community Solutions, an organization that provides critical services for victims of human trafficking, according to police.
Davies and Hu were taken into custody in the 100 block of Tiger Lily Drive, (across Main St. from Pavalkis Hall) on suspicion of crimes related to human trafficking, and are being held on $350,000 bail.
The Milpitas Police Department would like to thank the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office for their role in this joint investigation, and members of the U.S. Department of State – Diplomatic Security Services for their contributions.
If you or someone you know are the victim of Human Trafficking, please call 9-1-1 immediately or call the 24-Hour National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Callers can also reach the hotline by texting 233733 to initiate online chats. Human Trafficking victims, whether U.S. Citizens or not, are eligible for services including immigration assistance.
Additional services are also available through community and county-based programs, such as:
Community Solutions
We provide critical services for children, teens, adults, and families who are facing times of crisis, ranging from mental health and substance use challenges to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We provide services in Santa Clara County and San Benito County.
24-Hour Crisis Line: 1.877.END.SADV (1-877-363-7238)
South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking
Our mission is to ensure the protection of victims, the prosecution of offenders, and the prevention of human trafficking and slavery through an effective coordinated partnership.
Freedom House – The Nest
Freedom House is a non-profit organization with a mission to bring hope, restoration, and a new life to survivors of human trafficking by providing a safe home and long-term aftercare. 408-826-4436
Santa Clara County Gateway Program
Search your area’s comprehensive directory to find services related to behavioral health, crisis services, and substance use.
Find out about road construction plans and delays. Learn what government agencies control these highways. And to relax, enjoy these scenic drives starting in Milpitas, and wandering through our hillsides on backroads.
What is Milpitas known for?
Milpitas is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley” with most of its 13.63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), State Route 237, and a County expressway.
How far is Milpitas from San Francisco?
The distance between Milpitas and San Francisco is 37 miles. The road distance is 45.9 miles, unless you have a boat to sail between Alviso and San Francisco.
Calaveras Overpass
The Calaveras Overpass is built to meet the present and growing traffic loads of a progressive city. [They thought!]
Montague Expressway Widening
This project widened Montague Expressway to provide for eight through lanes (three through plus one HOV lane in each direction), with bike use shoulders and improved pedestrian sidewalks from Falcon Drive to Pecten Court (approximately 0.8 miles) including replacement of the double-box culvert crossing of Berryessa Creek with a bridge structure.
VTA Montague Expressway Pedestrian Overcrossing
An incredible project RockViewVideo filmed in Milpitas to chronicle the lift & placement of a huge pedestrian overcrossing above Montague Expressway adjacent to the Milpitas BART Station, July 10-12, 2020.
Transportation Information
As a prominent gateway to the Silicon Valley, the City of Milpitas’ Traffic Engineering section has an integral role in maintaining the City’s economic vitality and creating safe and livable neighborhoods that are pedestrian and multi-modal friendly.
For more information, please contact the Commercial Enforcement Officer at 586-2400
Filing a claim against Caltrans
Did you get a nail in your tire in a highway construction zone? Here’s information and the form for filing a claim.
Governmental Agencies
CalTrans
California Department of Transportations, District 4 (includes Santa Clara County). Lots of local information and pictures about Bay Area Bridges.
Bay Area Backroads
Go “day tripping” to places near and far. KRON TV offers hundreds of ideas in the South Bay Area and further away.
Calaveras Road to Sunol
Calaveras Road varies from 2 lanes in Milpitas and the 84/680 end in Fremont down to 1 lane in the middle. The south half was recently repaved from Milpitas to the Alameda County line, about 2/3 of the entire ride.
Calaveras – Sierra Rd Loop
Scenic drive in the snowy mountains east of Milpitas and San Jose, California.
Main Street History Tour
Joann Souza narrates a tour of Main Street telling about the historic buildings and sites along the way.
Mt. Hamilton Road
Take this mountain road between Alum Rock and Patterson. Do fill up your thirsty steed because if you decide to continue east down the other side of the mountain, it will be another 70 miles to the next gas station. Very windy and steep. Not for the faint-hearted.
Santa Cruz Mountains Roads
A lovely drive is the one through the redwoods from Woodside, over to the coast, down to Santa Cruz, and back over Rt. 9 through Boulder Creek and Big Basin State Park to Saratoga.
How to get in, around and out of Milpitas on VTA buses and Light Rail, and also with BART. (See Intercity Trains.)
Access
511.org – Rideshare
Ridesharing benefits include access to the Bay Area’s growing network of carpool lanes, free park-and-ride lots, and a host of commute incentives.
Commuter Benefit Solutions
Commuter Benefit Solutions is a convenient way for businesses to subsidize their employees’ commute to work by public transit and vanpooling.
Discount Fare Card
A regional transit discount card program, which provides substantially reduced fares on Bay Area bus, rail and ferry systems to qualified persons with disabilities and seniors 65 and older. [SFBATI]
Look Up a 511 Stop ID
Need to find a Stop ID for 511’s Phone Service Real-Time Departures? Use the Stop ID lookup tool on this page.
Smart Pass
The Standard SmartPass is valid on all VTA local buses and light rail. The Express SmartPass is valid on all VTA service in addition to the VTA Express bus, Dumbarton Express, Highway 17, and Monterey- Downtown San Jose Express service.
Transit Destinations
A list of the region’s frequently used or most popular tourist sites, government buildings, shopping malls, transit terminals, theaters and other such facilities, along with the transit agencies and routes that serve them. [SFBATI]
Bus & Light Rail
Fast and easy mobile tickets PLUS two hours of free transfers!
With EZfare, you can purchase passes for special events, day passes and single ride fares with two hours of free transfers right on your smartphone. From here you can download the EZfare app from the Apple App Store and Google Play now.
Fares, Passes And Tickets
Exact fare required, operators do not carry change. All Youth and Senior/Disabled/Medicare fares are valid on VTA Express Bus service without an upgrade payment. Children under 5 ride free with adult or parent.
Light Rail Opening 2004
2.6M Slide show movie of the opening of the light rail line at the Great Mall June 23, 2004.
Moovit
Set up to show public transit way to get from Milpitas to downtown San Jose. Edit to go from your home to your destination.
2021 Transit Service Plan
Restoring transit service will be a gradual process and evaluating multiple transit plan scenarios will help us transition smoothly out of “COVID Service” to a 2021 Transit Service Plan.
VTA Park & Ride Lots
I-880 Light Rail Park & Ride Lot
Transit Service: Tasman Light Rail, Bus Routes 33, 140, 330, and AC Transit 217
Parking Spaces: 569 (12 Long Term Airport Parking Spaces)
Great Mall Transit Center
Transit Service: Santa Teresa to Alum Rock via Baypointe Light Rail, Bus Routes 33, 46, 47, 59, 66, 70, 71, 77, 104, 140, 180, and AC Transit 217
Parking Spaces: 93
Comments: Shelter, Bench, Bike Lockers, Phones
Need help planning a trip?
For a personalized trip plan with BART and connecting transit, call the BART Transit Information Center.
VTA Schedules, Maps and Fares
We’re here to help you figure out the best route, provide the schedule and fare information you need, map out a personalized transit trip plan just for you, and even put you in touch with others in your area so you can rideshare.
VTA Watch
“Although San Jose and Milpitas are building higher density, the density proposed will not generate enough riders [for BART], and the density needed to generate enough riders will not receive community support.”
VTA Boards and Commissions
Governing Board of Directors, Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Citizens Advisory Commitee, Committee for Transit Accessibility, Policy Advisory Committee, and Technical Advisory Committee.
Programs
CalTrans Office of Local Programs
The purpose of Local Programs is to assist local agencies taking advantage of state and federal funded transportation programs.
Emergency Ride Home Voucher
With the ERH, commuters at participating employers using a rideshare mode (e.g., public transportation, carpool, vanpool, etc.) can count on a ride home in the event of a personal illness, unscheduled overtime, or other qualifying personal emergencies. Print out and use this form for your taxi.
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 commuting to Apple or Google or even San Francisco, that area would be ideal. The quadrants of Milpitas are generally defined by Calaveras Blvd. and Milpitas Blvd.
Click on our Education category here to find out about our local schools. School boundaries can change, but tend to be fairly consistent. If you move here mid-school year, and your neighborhood school is impacted, your children may be assigned to another school.
Milpitas Development near BART – Dec 29, 2018
Housing News
State requires Milpitas to double housing production
Milpitas Beat. By Grace Hase, May 25, 2021. After falling behind on its state-mandated housing goals, the city of Milpitas will need to permit more units than ever before in the coming years. Preliminary numbers from the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) suggest the Silicon Valley suburb will need to approve 6,713 homes –– 2,655 of them affordable –– between 2023 and 2031.
Real Estate Law
Nolo Press has advice on your legal rights when buying or selling a home. Site also includes your rights and responsibilities as a good neighbor, say, regarding noise, trees and fences.
Malik Husain
Husain Team’s pledge is to provide you with sound real estate advice, helping you to understand the strategies of decision making and the future implications of the decisions you make. Intero Real Estate Services 848 N Hillview Dr. 408-806-7764
Santa Clara County Association of Realtors
Exists to meet the business, professional and political needs of Real Estate Professionals and to protect private property rights.
Calculators
Cost of Living Calculator
Cost of Living scores and indexes are a way to compare the overall price of goods and services between different areas of the United States. The national average is 100, so when you look at a place’s COL Index you can instantly see how much more or less you’ll have to pay to live there.
Parkside at Tarob Court
Parkside at Tarob Court offers impressive townhomes conveniently located near major employers, future parks, the Milpitas BART Station and the VTA Light Rail. Built by Toll Brothers. 523 Lundy Pl. 844-790-5263
Milpitas Home Sales Trends
The following chart shows median and average price trends plus sales. The chart uses a 12-month moving average to eliminate any seasonal variation.
Real Estate Transactions
Check out what homes have recently sold in Milpitas. From the Mercury News.
Zillow.com
Homes for sale in Milpitas, California.
Listings
BA.Market.Housing
Bay Area News Group with listings of available housing. Use your browser’s “FIND” command to look for “Milpitas.”
California Living Network
C.A.R. has teamed up with RealSelect and N.A.R. to offer California consumers the most comprehensive real estate site on the Internet.
Coldwell Banker
Search for homes in Milpitas, or get advice on buying or selling real estate.
HomeGain
Provides Milpitas, California real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other property in Milpitas, CA.
New Homes Magazine
Established in 1967, New Homes has pioneered print and electronic real estate information publishing by providing homebuyers with detailed information on home builders and new home communities throughout Northern California.
Property Search – Real Property
Currently, the County Assessor’s Office allows residents to view, free of charge, basic information about properties in Santa Clara County such as assessed value, assessor’s parcel number (APN), document number, property address and other information.
This page is about the laws and legislation that Milpitas abides by, and those officials in charge of seeing that we do abide by them, and what to do if you feel there is a need to change a law.
About Milpitas
Elected Officials Representing Milpitas
Contact information, links to the various government sites and officials’ home pages. From city council, school board, county supervisor, state and federal representatives.
City of Milpitas
City of Milpitas
This is the City Government’s web site. The site is designed to distribute information from City Hall to the citizens of Milpitas.
County of Santa Clara
The County of Santa Clara, also referred to as “Silicon Valley,” is unique because of its combination of physical attractiveness and economic diversity.
Santa Clara County Supervisors Vote to Keep Current Sanctuary County Policy
Every police chief in the county, except for Sunnyvale, signed a letter urging supervisors to allow ICE to be notified when a violent criminal was about to be released. There was disappointment when the board voted not to change the policy. “We already have ICE picking up individuals in our community every day,” said Priya Murthy with Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network. “We don’t need to be giving them more avenues and be able to instill fear in our communities.” By Damian Trujillo • Published June 4, 2019 • Updated on June 5, 2019 at 6:18 am
Department of Social Services (CDSS)
The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and foster independence.
Good Neighbor Fence Act of 2013
California Civil Code 841 requires that “adjoining landowners shall share equally in the responsibility for maintaining the boundaries and monuments between them.” In this case “monuments” means the fence. In part, the statute says: “Adjoining landowners are presumed to share an equal benefit from any fence dividing their properties and, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in a written agreement, shall be presumed to be equally responsible for the reasonable costs of construction, maintenance, or necessary replacement of the fence.”
Forms
Business Licenses
Frequently asked questions answered on the City Business License Center.
Building Permits – Online Permitting System (E-Permits)
The new E-Permits will allow customers to apply for and obtain certain types of Residential building permits on-line without leaving their home or office. Examples of permits available online include the following: Water heater and furnace replacement, bathroom and kitchen remodels, re-roofs and others. This system is available 24 hours a day – 7 days a week.
Tax Forms and Publications – IRS
Information on electronic filing, small business advice, and ordering CD-rom. Information about the Advance Payment Check.
Laws
The Brown Act
California Codes Government Code Section 54950-54962 54950. In enacting this chapter, the Legislature finds and declares that the public commissions, boards and councils and the other public agencies in this State exist to aid in the conduct of the people’s business. It is the intent of the law that their actions be taken openly and that their deliberations be conducted openly.
The Brown Act
From the CFAC: California First Amendment Coalition:
The people of this State do not yield their sovereignty to the agencies which serve them. The people, in delegating authority, do not give their public servants the right to decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know. The people insist on remaining informed so that they may retain control over the instruments they have created.
Brown Act Primer
What notice must be given of a public meeting? Closed Sessions: When may the public be excluded?
Flag Display A GO MILPITAS! RESOURCE
Due to controversy over the display of the flag of China, I thought it worth my while to create this page for our citizens and officials. This is from the Cornell University’s Law Resources site on how and when to display the American Flag and other flags.
Laws of California
“Hey! They can’t do that, can they?” Need to see if it’s legal in California? Welcome to the California Law section of FindLaw’s State Law collection. This section contains user-friendly summaries of California laws as well as citations or links to relevant sections of California’s statutes. Please select a topic from the list on this link to get started.
Megan’s Law
We try to keep our community as safe as possible. One way is by providing this map so you can tell if there is a sex offender in the area where you live or learn or play.
Milpitas Municipal Code
The Code is organized by subject matter under an expandable three-factor decimal numbering system which is designed to facilitate supplementation without disturbing the numbering of existing provisions. Each section number designates, in sequence, the numbers of the title, chapter, section and subsection. Thus, Section III-1-6.02 is Subsection .02 of Section 6, located in Chapter 1 of Title III. It is kept fairly current.
Plenty of places to get your clothing washed, dry cleaned or altered in Milpitas. Check here for independent Dry Cleaners, Alterations, and Laundromats. Many clothing stores in the Great Mall also offer alterations for clothing bought in those stores, but these are not listed here.
On June 9, 2021, Detectives from the 
