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🌱 Patch AM: Milpitas neighbors shaken after deadly SUV incident at local apartments
Coming up on the Milpitas Patch calendar: Calling All Superheroes: HERS 27th Annual Walk/Run Fundraiser & Community Expo is September…
Hi there, Milpitas! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Milpitas neighbors shaken after deadly SUV incident at local apartments
- Can Milpitas bounce back at home against Leigh this Friday?
Also on today's calendar: Calling All Superheroes: HERS 27th Annual Walk/Run Fundraiser & Community Expo is September 26th! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Woman Charged with Murder After Allegedly Running Over Her Friend with SUV (people.com) — Milpitas residents are reeling after a 35-year-old woman was killed in an alleged intentional hit-and-run at the Mill Creek Apartments, where a friend is now charged with murder. Police say the victim was struck by an SUV in the parking lot, with witnesses reporting no sign of braking, and the suspect due back in court on September 10. 
• Football Recap: Wilcox Runs Past Milpitas (maxpreps.com) — Milpitas High's football team fell 41-20 to Wilcox on Friday despite a big night from quarterback Jonah Mati, who threw for 324 yards and two touchdowns. Now 1-1, the Trojans will try to rebound at home this Friday when they host Leigh at 7 p.m., giving local fans another chance to pack the stands.
📸 Around Milpitas
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milpitas
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★ Featured events ★
- Calling All Superheroes: HERS 27th Annual Walk/Run Fundraiser & Community Expo is September 26th! →
Quarry Lakes Regional Park, 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont
7:00 am
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Peacemaker Training
Joseph Weller Elementary Milpitas, CA 95035
8:30 am - Regular Board of Education Meeting
Milpitas Unified School District 1300 Edsel Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA
7:00 pm - MU: Beginning Strings; LC: Beginning Band
Pearl Zanker Elementary Milpitas, CA 95035
7:30 am - MU: Advanced Band; LC: Advanced Strings
Pearl Zanker Elementary Milpitas, CA 95035
8:15 am - Peacemaker Training
Joseph Weller Elementary Milpitas, CA 95035
8:30 am - Family Night - Blake Brandes
William Burnett Elementary Milpitas, CA 95035
6:00 pm - Soul Shoppe @ Weller - Workshop
Joseph Weller Elementary Milpitas, CA 95035
8:00 am - Flex Schedule - No Advisory
Rancho Milpitas Middle Milpitas, CA 95035
8:30 am - Fall Photos
Alexander Rose Elementary Milpitas, CA 95035
6:30 am - BayArea's Grand Ganesh Festival 2026 - Ganpati Bappa Morya! Join East Bay Ka Raja in San Ramon →
San Ramon Citycenter, 2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon
12:00 pm - Sustainable Homes Workshop →
Zoom
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 19
Thursday September 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Female On-Call Caregiver Needed – Milpitas – $25/hour
We are looking for a reliable, caring female caregiver to provide on-call/as-needed care for my wife in our private home in Milpitas, near Calaveras… (Nextdoor Escuela Parkway)
- Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full-Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Milpitas. Apply here.
- Big O Tires posted a job opening for Automotive Service Advisor/Writer in Milpitas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milpitas here.
🗞 Nearby News
Santa Clara
- Thomas' Hat Trick Leads No. 1 Stanford Past Santa Clara (gostanford.com)
- Sutter Health invests in healthcare education in Santa Clara County (mercurynews.com)
- New Federal Law Student Loan Limits Did Not Hurt 1L Class Size—Yet (aals.org)
Sunnyvale
- Sunnyvale Appoints New Department of Public Works Director (svvoice.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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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