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π± Patch AM: Can Milpitas flag football upset 10-1 Los Gatos at home?
And on the Milpitas Patch calendar - AIA Dussehra Diwali Dhamaka - Festival of Lights πͺπ₯π

Good morning Milpitas! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Can Milpitas flag football upset 10-1 Los Gatos at home?
- What could a $150 million quantum loan mean for Milpitas jobs?
Also on today's calendar: AIA Dussehra Diwali Dhamaka - Festival of Lights 🪔🔥🎆 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 76, low: 49.
- Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High school flag football top 5: Dominant Las Lomas faces major tests (sfchronicle.com) — Milpitas High's flag football team is surging at 17-3 and just climbed to No. 3 in the Bay Area rankings after a convincing 38-13 win over Santa Clara. Senior quarterback Bren David spread six touchdown passes among five receivers, and Milpitas now prepares for a key home matchup against 10-1 Los Gatos that could further boost its standing.
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• U.S. Department of War Announces $350 Million for Quantum Computing Development (thedefensenews.com) — Milpitas stands to benefit from a $150 million conditional federal loan supporting PsiQuantum's 140,000-square-foot PsiFactory, which handles advanced quantum hardware testing and assembly. Part of a broader $350 million U.S. quantum push, the funding aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing, expand high-tech jobs, and keep American leadership in next-generation computing and defense-related applications.
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📸 Around Milpitas
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milpitas
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★ Featured events ★
- AIA Dussehra Diwali Dhamaka - Festival of Lights 🪔🔥🎆 →
Alameda County Fairgrounds, 2005 Valley Ave, Pleasanton
12:00 pm
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Regular Board of Education Meeting
Milpitas Unified School District, 1300 Edsel Dr, Milpitas
7:00 pm - Blue Note Lounge Blues Jam →
The Blue Note Lounge, 765 E Capitol Avenue, Milpitas
7:00 pm - Spooktacular at Milpitas Library →
Milpitas Library, Milpitas
7:00 pm - Spooktacular →
Milpitas Library, Milpitas
7:00 pm - MUSD - 6th Annual Career Fair
Milpitas Unified School District, 1331 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas
4:00 pm - Milpitas Career Fair & Resource Expo →
1331 East Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas
4:00 pm - Stratford Preparatory Milpitas | Open House for incoming Grades 6-11 →
Stratford Preparatory Milpitas, 1323 Great Mall Dr, Milpitas
9:00 am - Stratford School Open House →
Stratford School, 125 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas
9:00 am - Stratford School Milpitas Great Mall Pkwy Open House →
341 Great Mall Pkwy, Milpitas
9:00 am - Trunk or Treat Crescent Community Event →
Crescent Montessori Parking Lot, 1651 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas
6:00 pm - BITTEN BY THE BAY - Halloween Costume & Dance Party →
409 San Antonio Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94040 (2nd Floor)
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 24
Friday October 30
Saturday October 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Mimi, a cat who went missing in Milpitas, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 19 minutes. More details here https://www.pawboost… (Nextdoor Cardoza Park) - Hi everyone
I need a good, reliable and reasonable house cleaner (can be anyone) And an Afghan cook to help me with cooking Anyone interested please message me (Nextdoor Luna Tera Serena)
- City of Milpitas California posted a job opening for Recreation Leader (PT Unbenefited) in Milpitas. Apply here.
- Hot Topic posted a job opening for Key Holder in Milpitas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milpitas here.
🗞 Nearby News
Santa Clara
- Mission City Voices: Childhood Sweet Eats in Santa Clara (svvoice.com)
- Senior Manager, Master Data Management & Data Governance (dice.com)
- Bruno Mars shouts out 'Bay Area baddies' in long-awaited return to region, sells out Levi's Stadium shows (newsbreak.com)
Sunnyvale
- Unattended items worth $900 stolen in Saratoga (mercurynews.com)
Ok Milpitas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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