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Greetings Milpitas! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Milpitas plans to turn 2026 games into local cash
  • See which Milpitas streets just saw million-dollar home sales
  • Can Milpitas upset Fremont again after Monday’s six-goal explosion?

Also on today's calendar: St. John Vianney Catholic School Open House and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 69, low: 41.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Getting Fair Share of 2026 Games Benefits: South Bay Mayors Roundtable (svvoice.com) — Milpitas residents can expect new city-funded celebrations, watch parties, and a “Taste of Milpitas” as Mayor Carmen Montano pushes to capture Super Bowl and World Cup economic benefits. At a regional mayors’ roundtable, she outlined plans to promote local restaurants, attractions, and community events so Milpitas shares more of the 2026 games windfall.
   

• The seven most expensive homes sold in Milpitas the week of Dec. 8 (mercurynews.com) — Homebuyers and homeowners in Milpitas can see exactly what properties closed recently, with seven homes and condos selling for an average of about $1.2 million. The priciest was a three-bedroom Gross Street house at $1.725 million, while several newer condos also changed hands across Cherry Circle, Nightshade Road, and Trento Loop.
   

• Soccer Game Preview: Fremont vs. Milpitas (maxpreps.com) — Milpitas High’s Trojans head to Fremont tonight looking to build on Monday’s 6-2 offensive outburst over MacDonald, which marked their first league win. They’ll face a Firebirds squad that has dominated the series overall but lost their last meeting to Milpitas, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. on Fremont’s home field.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This beautiful baby boy is looking for his forever home.
    A friend of the family found him as a stray and is not chip. Please if anyone is interested or may know someone please contact me . We just want this… (Nextdoor Sunnyhills)
  • Looking for some folks who like to play pick up basketball.
    Nothing crazy, just some good cardio and vibes (Nextdoor Starlite Pines)
  • Finish Line, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Associate - Great Mall of Milpitas, Milpitas, CA in Milpitas. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Santa Clara

  • Santa Clara County Prioritizes Children Amid Budget Issues (patch.com)
  • Neysa Fligor reflects on nearly 8 years on Los Altos City Council (losaltosonline.com)
  • Construction of $8.7M Wild Animal ‘Safe Passage' across Highway 101 Set for 2028 (sanjoseinside.com)

Sunnyvale

  • Inside the $1.6 million sale of a Santa Clara County home (mercurynews.com)

Fremont

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