Milpitas Post Newspapers

A simple proposal for a car wash renovation heard at the Milpitas City Council meeting this week devolved into another verbal fight between the city’s elected officials after Mayor Rich Tran loudly reprimanded Councilman Anthony Phan, and cut off Councilwoman Karina Dominguez. https://www.mercurynews.com//milpitas-city-council-discus/

Annual tuition at the new elementary campus will cost $21,840, according to the Stratford website. https://www.mercurynews.com//milpitas-stratford-private-s/

The Milpitas City Council supported pursuing a pilot shared bike and scooter program despite some concerns they held about the possibility of blocked sidewalks, scooters ending up in waterways, and the potential for pushback from residents. https://www.mercurynews.com//scooters-e-bikes-could-be-co/

Coming in this week's Milpitas Post: Family Giving Tree launches Student Restock Program https://bayareane.ws/3fu1d11

Coming this week's Milpitas Post: San Jose rally decries hate crimes against Asian Americans. https://bayareane.ws/3vXlSQQ

Coming in this week's Milpitas Post: Cinequest set to spread virtual joy with this year’s festival. https://bayareane.ws/3vz4hhP

Coming in this week's Milpitas Post: Milpitas family devastated after 7-year-old son killed on bicycle by hit-and-run driver https://bayareane.ws/2Mpl7OI

In an effort to offer some relief to local businesses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Milpitas City Council will extend the deadlines for business related fees by several months, and will waive all late penalties against businesses for that time. https://www.mercurynews.com//milpitas-to-give-businesses-/

An afternoon that started with a fun bike ride ended in unimaginable tragedy for a Milpitas family when 7-year-old Haolan Chen, a bright young boy who loved math and puzzles, was struck and killed by a speeding stolen car driven by a woman authorities believe was likely trying to evade police. https://www.mercurynews.com//milpitas-family-devastated-a/

Coming in this week's Milpitas Post: Straw Hat’s new Pizza Grille concept (with burgers, full bar) opens in Milpitas https://bayareane.ws/2Mws9Rm

Get the umbrella . . . and maybe the sandbags . . . ready.

Coming in this week's Milpitas Post: Silicon Valley Reads aims to foster connections https://bayareane.ws/3p43xxE

Coming in this week's Post: South Bay woman’s love of running inspires marathon re-creation. https://bayareane.ws/2W1pVLf

Police Chief Armando Corpuz, who grew up in Milpitas, will retire later this month after a 30-year career in law enforcement, he announced recently. Story below:

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Coming in this week's Post: South Bay offers a variety of virtual holiday happenings. https://bayareane.ws/3lGA5eN

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Coming in this week's Milpitas Post: Judge rejects Milpitas group’s bid to block sale of hotel for homeless housing https://bayareane.ws/3q1ud2N

Coming in this week's Milpitas Post: Indoor dining returns to Santa Clara County on a sunny day made for al fresco meals. https://bayareane.ws/3dODw0v

Coming in this week's Milpitas Post: Milpitas residents group suing to stop permanent housing for homeless people. https://bayareane.ws/35IMpGs

New: The Milpitas City Council voted unanimously Thursday to sue to prevent a hotel in the city from being converted into permanent supportive housing for homeless people. https://www.mercurynews.com//milpitas-will-sue-to-stop-ho/

A rare opportunity to take advantage of an influx of state funds to quickly and permanently house a large number of homeless people in Silicon Valley could be slipping away, as Milpitas leaders push back against Santa Clara County’s plans to convert a hotel in the city.

The Milpitas City Council has approved a developer’s plans to add 44 apartments to a longstanding complex where many units have been rented at below market rates an arrangement that the city has significantly contributed financially to preserve. Story: https://www.mercurynews.com//milpitas-approves-44-more-ap/

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Coming in this week's Milpitas Post: Milpitas mayor threatens to sue California over homeless housing project. https://bayareane.ws/376FmIL

Checking the ballot that came in the mail? Here's a look at the California propositions with links to our editorial board recommendations. See if you agree.

A Milpitas man has been arrested in connection with the killing of a 51-year-old man Friday morning on the city’s east side, police said.

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Coming in this week's issue: Destination dining’s the goal for Los Gatos’ Eleven College Ave chef. https://bayareane.ws/2GPzAjO

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Coming in this week's Post: South Bay woman who lost parents to Alzheimer’s fights to end disease. https://bayareane.ws/2ScwPeP