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Day-biting mosquito that spreads Dengue and Zika detected in Milpitas

Santa Clara County authorities have reported the presence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Milpitas, by the intersection of South Hillview and Los Coches. These mosquitoes are known to attack during ...
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How Randall World Languages School built a thriving garden

At Randall World Languages School (1300 Edsel Drive), there is a lush and peaceful garden, bursting with endless ...
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Milpitas’ Traverse community on edge amid ongoing mailbox robberies

A recent rash of mailbox robberies has a Milpitas community on edge, and looking for help… Milpitas’ Traverse housing ...
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UPDATE: Milpitas City Council votes 2-1 for Chua to apologize over closed-session scheduling dispute

Yesterday, in a special meeting, the Milpitas City Council voted 2-1 for Councilmember Evelyn Chua to apologize for allegedly ...
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Councilmember Evelyn Chua’s alleged violations of city procedures lead to Interim City Manager’s resignation

Milpitas City Councilmember Evelyn Chua is under scrutiny after allegedly violating the City’s Code of Conduct and municipal ...
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Milpitas mid-management employees may strike after yearlong contract dispute

The City of Milpitas might see some of its workers going on strike soon… A segment of City employees called “MidCon” (Mid-Management and Confidential employees) recently received authorization ...
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Tennis players at Hall Memorial Park fight to save courts from pickleball conversion

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 ...
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City of Milpitas reaches new agreement with employee labor groups

Milpitas City Hall. File photo. After months of negotiations, the City of Milpitas has struck a new labor agreement with over 150 City employees, including administrative and maintenance workers. The ...
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Milpitas City Councilmember Lien initiates censure process against Councilmember Chua

Yesterday, on October 22, Milpitas City Councilmember Hon Lien submitted a letter to the City Clerk’s office, initiating a process to censure Councilmember Evelyn Chua for allegedly ...
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Hands Off protestors rally against Trump administration at Milpitas City Hall

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 ...
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Milpitas shares efforts to support unhoused and at-risk residents

Milpitas City Hall. File photo. The City of Milpitas has publicized information about actions it has undertaken recently to ease the local homelessness problem. The City has been active in ensuring ...
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Carmen Montano makes history by becoming first woman elected as Mayor of Milpitas

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 ...