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From Odisha to Silicon Valley: Santosh Sahu Contests for Mayor in California’s Milpitas
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Nov 2, 2026🌱 Patch AM: Why were ICE agents waiting outside Milpitas’ Elmwood jail?
Hi there, Milpitas! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️ In today's newsletter:Why were ICE agents waiting outside Milpitas' Elmwood jail?Also on today's calendar: St. John Vianney Op...
Nov 1, 2026🌱 Patch AM: Why are federal immigration agents gathering outside Elmwood jail in Milpitas?
Morning Milpitas! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️ In today's newsletter:Why are federal immigration agents gathering outside Elmwood jail in Milpitas?See which ...
Oct 31, 2026Bay Area county considers banning youth e-bike users
San Mateo County leaders will soon decide whether youth e-bike riders have to hang up their wheels. A recent bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom allows the county and its 20 cities to ban kids under 12 from riding...
Oct 30, 2026Ex-Oakland mayor trial: Former city officials take the stand
Oakland’s former city administrator on Thursday recalled mixed feelings during his early 2024 tour of the little-known housing company that now sits at the center of a sprawling federal corruption trial involvi...
Oct 30, 2026🌱 Patch AM: What a Pentagon-backed quantum factory could mean for Milpitas
Good day Milpitas! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️ In today's newsletter:What a Pentagon-backed quantum factory could mean for MilpitasCupertino Crumbl clo...
Oct 25, 2026🌱 Patch AM: How new drone monitoring could finally clear Milpitas’ notorious landfill stench
Greetings Milpitas! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️ In today's newsletter:How new drone monitoring could finally clear Milpitas' notorious landfill stench...
Oct 19, 2026Kelly Yip-Chuan hopes to keep moving MUSD forward with third term
Kelly Yip-Chuan has been serving on the Milpitas Unified School District’s (MUSD) Board of Education for the past eight years; and as we get closer to Election Day, she’s got her sights set on a third term. “I’m running for re-election because I believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background...
Oct 17, 2026🌱 Patch AM: How new tech could finally tackle Milpitas’ long‑running landfill odor problem.
Good morning Milpitas! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️ 🎃 Hosting a Halloween event in Milpitas? Let Patch get the word out for you. Post it to the Pa...
Oct 17, 2026Anuradha Sankaran seeks MUSD board seat, emphasizing academics and AI literacy
Anuradha Sankaran has always been passionate about education. When she was a child growing up in India, her parents sent her to boarding school because they wanted her to have a good education. “Education was always a priority in our family,” said Sankaran in an interview with The Beat. “In my school, education was about...
Oct 15, 2026Watch the Video: Milpitas Candidate Forum for Mayor
On October 8, the Milpitas Candidate Forum for Mayor was held at the Milpitas Library. The Milpitas Beat worked in partnership with the League of Women's Voters San Jose/Santa Clara and the Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association to host the event. There are four candidates currently running for Mayor: the current mayor Carmen Montano, Councilmember Hon Lien,...
Oct 12, 2026Jennie Ha Phan pledges to put residents first in Milpitas City Council bid
Jennie Ha Phan believes that change is possible. That belief is what led to her decision to run for Milpitas City Council in the 2026 election. Phan has lived in the Milpitas community for the past 38 years. For 20 of those years, she has served as a volunteer for the Milpitas Police Department, helping...
Oct 12, 2026