Milpitas' Minimum Wage Is Going Up On July 1

Minimum wage hikes will hit 10 CA communities July 1, with new rates for hotel, airport and fast-food workers in some areas.

San Jose's "Homeward Bound" Program Aims To Reunite Homeless With Family

St. James Park is only two blocks from City Hall, but during the day it is filled with people who have nowhere else to go.

Former Milpitas Mayor Obstructed Justice, Court Complaint Claims

"Such obvious dishonesty from the former elected Mayor of the defendant city surely justifies the most extreme consequence."

San Jose Will Create Temporary Tow-Away Zones To Remove RV Encampments

Chynoweth is the center of a new pilot program from the mayor's office focused on removing and re-housing people who live in RVs.

Silicon Valley Nonprofit Opens First Store Inside Jail

A Goodwill store at Elmwood provides incarcerated women hands-on training in using a cash register and how to select and sort items.

Affordable Housing Development Opens In Milpitas

The new five-story building offers 102 affordable apartments for lower-income residents, including families and unhoused veterans.

Silicon Valley Rep. Ro Khanna Says Congress Needs To Act To Protect Workers From AI

Khanna said he wants to champion the parts of AI that will make life better for Americans and help various fields become more efficient,

San Jose To Move Forward With Ordinance Setting Buffer Zone Between Schools, Encampments

"For the past year and a half, we've been involved with some advocacy surrounding our school safety and security," said Alfredo Hernandez.

Milpitas Opens Applications For Workforce Rental Assistance

Funds allotted by the city will help cover rent expenses for up to 50 low-income households for two years.

Decision To Consolidate Bay Area Public Transit Could Go To Voters

A VTA spokesperson said bus ridership is up to 90 percent of its pre-COVID numbers and light rail is at about 55 percent.

Why Tiny Homes Will Remain Part Of California's Homelessness Equation For Years

Tiny homes are increasingly CA cities' shelter option of choice — but how far they go in solving homelessness is a contentious question.

Mosquito Treatment Planned Friday In San Jose, Milpitas

Late-night mosquito treatments are scheduled in four ZIP codes in Santa Clara County on Friday.

Santa Clara Water District Relaxes Drought Restrictions

Reservoirs are filled to the brim, and underground water is also topped up to normal levels.

Cisco Still Faces Caste Bias Suit While Engineers' Case Dismissed

The Civil Rights Department sent a statement to The Associated Press on Monday saying the case against Cisco "remains ongoing."

Saratoga, Milpitas To Vote On Term Limit Modifications

Saratoga and Milpitas residents will vote this November on modifying term limits for each city's mayor and city council.

San Jose's Alum Rock School District Eyes Building Homes For Teachers, Staff

If approved, the housing will be built on yet-to-be-determined school district property, possibly adjacent to a school site or the district.

Wieckowski Selects SunWork As District 10's Nonprofit Of The Year

The Milpitas-based nonprofit works to expand access to affordable clean electricity.

Milpitas-Area Unemployment Still Low: New Update

The Santa Clara County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Milpitas-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Data

The Santa Clara County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Milpitas-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In September: Feds

The Santa Clara County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Milpitas-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In August: Feds

The Santa Clara County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Back Rent Trending Downward In Santa Clara County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Santa Clara County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Milpitas-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The Santa Clara County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Milpitas-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Santa Clara County Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Milpitas residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Santa Clara County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

Unemployment Rate Decreases In Milpitas Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Santa Clara County is lower than the California average.

Santa Clara County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Milpitas area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Milpitas Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

Santa Clara County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Broadband Speed In Milpitas Area: See New Data

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Milpitas area compares.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Sen. Wieckowski Announces Bill To Protect Workers' Rights

The bill package would strengthen arbitration reform, debt notification, privacy rights, government transparency, child health and more.

Results: Santa Clara County Board Of Supervisors District 3 Race

Follow Patch's live roundup of Tuesday's election results, including the District 3 race for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.

The Real Reason California Was Stuck In The Dark (Opinion)

GUEST COMMENTARY: KR Sridhar is the founder and chief executive officer of Bloom Energy, headquartered in San Jose.

Santa Clara County Would Spend $170m In New Children's Budget

The proposed budget would fund childcare and family services in Santa Clara County, whose youth population is increasing.

Milpitas Councilwoman Montano Running For California Assembly

The former school teacher is vying for the 25th district that includes Milpitas, Santa Clara, Newark and Fremont.

Milpitas City Manager Resigns After 1 Year

Julie Edmonds Mares had replaced Tom Williams, who left after 10 years amid a legal dispute with the mayor.

Milpitas City Council Rejects Rent Control, Eviction Ordinances

Two proposed Milpitas ordinances, one mandating rent control and one regarding just-cause evictions, have been rejected by the City Council.

Milpitas Police, Fire Depts. to Host Public Breakfast on Saturday

The Milpitas police, fire and public works departments will host a breakfast for the public on May 11 in the police department parking lot.

Milpitas Opens Door To Short-term Rentals

The city is hoping to develop an ordinance to allow and tax short-term rentals.