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And check out BayArea's Grand Ganesh Festival 2026 - Ganpati Bappa Morya! Join East Bay Ka Raja in San Ramon on the Milpitas Patch…

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Good morning Milpitas! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Milpitas teens can help fight period poverty this month
  • See which Milpitas home just sold for $2.7 million

Also on today's calendar: BayArea's Grand Ganesh Festival 2026 - Ganpati Bappa Morya! Join East Bay Ka Raja in San Ramon and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Students Against Period Poverty holding care package party at Milpitas Library (mercurynews.com) — Teens in Milpitas can earn service hours by helping Students Against Period Poverty assemble menstrual and hygiene care packages at Milpitas Library on Sept. 25 from 4–6 p.m., with advance registration and a volunteer application required. The piece also celebrates eleven Milpitas High School seniors named National Merit semifinalists, highlighting strong local academic achievement and future scholarship opportunities.
   

• What are the 4 most expensive homes that sold in Milpitas in the week of Aug. 10? (mercurynews.com) — Recent Milpitas home sales show four properties closing with an average price of $1.5 million, topped by a $2.7 million single-family home on Piedmont Road. Three condos on Delano Street, Luz del Sol Loop, and Mente Linda Loop also sold for just over $1.1 million each, offering a snapshot of current neighborhood values and price-per-square-foot trends.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Baxter, a dog who went missing in Milpitas, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 16 minutes. Message from Owner: "Baxter… (Nextdoor Cardoza Park)
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist - Union GBA in Milpitas. Apply here.
  • City of Santa Clara posted a job opening for Assistant Director (Parks and Recreation) in Santa Clara. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milpitas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Santa Clara

  • Drawbridge Extends Full-Building Lease with Microsoft Unit in Santa Clara (connectcre.com)
  • Operations Process Engineer (Capital System) (jnj.com)
  • Sr. Principal R&D Project Manager (jnj.com)

Sunnyvale

  • FP&A Systems Business Analyst - StratEdge It consulting INC - SUNNYVALE, CA, US (dice.com)

Fremont

  • Fremont Adopts 'ICE-Free Zones' Resolution For City Property (patch.com)
  • San Jose Man Admits To Role In Online Child Porn Ring: Feds (patch.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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