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Funding for School Buses Takes Big Cut

State budget cuts eliminate $141K from school district's transportation dept.

Government January 28, 2012 at 04:59 pm

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Fireworks, Library Hours Cut — Again

Residents speak against budget cuts.

Government March 7, 2012 at 07:04 pm

Milpitas Budget—and Layoffs—Approved

Leaders say move was necessary after Redevelopment Agency was cut.

Government May 9, 2012 at 12:43 pm

Library Stays Open 7 Days a Week, Despite Cuts

Reductions in extra librarian hours, books, supplies in the new approved budget for FY 2011-12…

Government June 8, 2011 at 03:34 am

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Town Hall Meeting at Library

The City of Milpitas is hosting this public meeting about redevelopment in Milpitas. Federal…

Government February 24, 2011 at 11:47 am

Town Hall Meeting at City Hall

The City of Milpitas is hosting this public meeting about redevelopment in Milpitas. Federal…

Government February 24, 2011 at 11:50 am

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Preschool Returns to Community Center After Cuts

After eliminating the city's in-house preschool program in May due to budget cuts, Milpitas…

Government August 3, 2011 at 04:53 pm

State to Cut $250K From MUSD Child Development Centers

The projected loss in state child care subsidies means 50 fewer slots for kids in Milpitas and…

Business May 26, 2011 at 07:24 pm

Milpitas Leaders Cut Library Hours, Fireworks

New library hours have not been set.

Government February 22, 2012 at 09:13 pm

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Rep. Honda Talks Education

In an exclusive interview with Patch, Congressman Mike Honda talks about the current state of…

Government January 24, 2012 at 05:04 pm

Santa Clara County Will Lose $537 Million in Defense…

Sequestration seems inevitable and Santa Clara County will feel some of the effect.

Government February 21, 2013 at 06:44 am

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School District Concert Highlights Young Musicians

About 400 students performed in the district-wide concert, but future school budget cuts could…

Schools April 12, 2011 at 06:32 pm

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District Moves Forward After Superintendent Placed on Leave

Karl Black is placed on paid administrative leave through June 30; three assistant…

Schools May 12, 2011 at 11:17 pm

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Torlakson: School Survival Depends on Brown Budget

Joined by the teachers' union, California's highest-ranking superintendent of education…

Government March 22, 2011 at 07:13 pm

Citizens Budget Task Force Produces Report

Recommendations presented on Tuesday aimed to help solve the city's $11 million annual…

Government November 17, 2010 at 03:19 pm

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City Budget Approved for FY 2011-12

Council takes a swipe at the city's structural deficit in the general fund, estimated at $12…

Government June 13, 2011 at 04:59 pm

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City Looks at Possible Cuts to Services, Programs and…

Everything was put on the table Tuesday night as council members explored cost-saving…

Government February 12, 2011 at 04:05 am

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Campaign to Bring Blue Angels to Fleet Week Started Online

-by Bay City News- An online fundraising campaign is under way to try to save the U.S.…

How much would you donate to ensure the Blue Angels preform at Fleet Week?

Top News May 17, 2013 at 04:34 pm

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Preschool Axed in City Budget for FY 2011-12

Preschool, Tidal Waves swim program and D.A.R.E. are cut to save the city nearly $500,000 in…

Government May 19, 2011 at 05:29 pm

School District Joins 'State of Emergency' Protests

Milpitas Unified employees showed their solidarity on Wednesday against proposed education…

Schools May 12, 2011 at 02:53 pm

Task Force Meeting Will focus on Ways to Avoid Fire Fighter…

The group was formed in response to the City Council decision to lower minimum staffing levels…

Government January 29, 2013 at 01:14 am

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Bay Area On Watch for Tuberculosis

More cases found here because Milpitas and other communities are international hubs.

Top News March 23, 2012 at 01:32 am

Milpitas Police Officer Mark Doyle To Be Honored For Service

Doyle will be honored for his 20-year police and community leadership at a Milpitas Rotary…

Around Town January 2, 2013 at 04:32 pm

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Brown Says Tax Increase Measure Needed To Maintain…

Proposition 30 would increase sales taxes and income taxes for people who make more than…

Government November 5, 2012 at 03:00 am

Milpitas Teachers Rally for Tax Extensions

Teachers throughout the state are participating in actions this week to call on legislators to…

Schools May 9, 2011 at 03:38 pm

Milpitas Library To Host Bilingual Financial Aid Workshop

The hands-on seminar will help students prepare a FAFSA application for the 2013-2014 academic…

Schools January 24, 2013 at 03:30 pm

Caltrain Adds Trains to Meet Growth in Ridership

Caltrain is adding six trains after an all-time high in ridership in June.

Top News October 1, 2012 at 07:42 pm

Education Advocates Bus to State Capital

South Bay residents, teachers, school board members and administrators descend upon the…

Schools May 18, 2011 at 10:30 pm

Marijuana Dispensaries, Transit Among Debate Topics for…

Incumbent mayor Jose Esteves and candidate Robert Means were questioned by the Milpitas…

Government October 18, 2012 at 04:45 am