In every election cycle, all Milpitas Mayoral, City Council, and School Board candidates shall be offered the opportunity to ...

The mail thefts recently reported on by The Milpitas Beat have been increasing in number, with incidents now spreading beyond the Traverse community and occurring in Ellison Park, the PACE development ...

If you’re running a political campaign in Milpitas, Silicon Valley, or the Bay Area and you’re interested in advertising with The Milpitas Beat, you’ll find we offer unique, customized packages to get ...

Rob Means is a 40-year resident and community activist working to reduce CO2 emissions by electrifying transportation.

As the holidays draw near, we’re reminded of the power of generosity—especially when it is directed toward families facing hardship here in Milpitas.

When Vyomi Seth was just 6 years old, she started falling in love with the game of tennis. She would go to the Hall Memorial Park tennis courts to play, bonding with her dad, Vikas Seth, who was also ...

Community members came together on Saturday to protest against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk in front of Milpitas City Hall, as part of a widespread string of gatherings… The ...

Nyla Choates at the Black Lives Matter protest in Milpitas in June 2020. To celebrate Black History Month, The Beat wanted to shine a light on the Black leaders who are currently making a difference ...

As I stood in front of Milpitas City Hall, I watched as Vice Mayor Carmen Montano pulled into a parking spot. Within moments, she was out of her car and walking toward me. She was wearing a bright ...

For many residents, the most infamous aspect of Milpitas history involves the putrid odor that has spread throughout the city for years. The odor has been a longstanding concern for the community, ...

Hope for the Unhoused at Sunday Showers, where the unhoused are provided with mobile showers. This is held every Sunday behind the Milpitas library. Photo courtesy of Hope for the Unhoused. Last month ...

Student creating a prototype on a 3D printing machine in the Makerspace. Photo courtesy of Addison Tuet. Imagine walking into a high school classroom where the students are relaxed, focused, and ...