Currently located in the Great Mall parking lot, Imaginarium is an immersive light show experience that is not to be missed. Made up of over 5 million lights, this visual spectacle is a unique, one-of-a-kind, family-friendly event.  Every day at Imaginarium, there are three 30-minute circus performances, which include jugglers, contortionists, and hula hoopers. The signature element is a rose garden, where 20,000 lit LED roses are on display. There are also immersive 3D experiences across nine infinity rooms, along with a laser maze and projection rooms for kids to interact with.  Lu ..read more

Doug Sueoka is running for a seat on the Milpitas Unified School District’s (MUSD) Board of Education.  This will be Sueoka’s first ever run for office.  Back in late 2022, when former Board Trustee Hon Lien won a seat on the Milpitas City Council, her spot on MUSD’s Board of Education opened up. Several individuals were considered during the appointment process, which took place in February 2023.  Rob Jung went on to be appointed, but ever since that night, it has been in the back of Sueoka’s mind to attempt a run in the future…  The future has come, and Sueoka feels more ..read more

The City of Milpitas has undertaken a new measure to provide rental assistance to the city’s low-income residents and workers. In partnership with an organization called FORWARD, known for working with local governments on program administration, the City has launched the City of Milpitas Workforce Housing Rental Assistance Program (WHRAP). As residents and workers face rising rents, the City shall provide $773,341 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funding to support the WHRAP’s efforts.  Up to 50 recipients living or working within Milpitas city limits shall qualify. To be app ..read more

At last Tuesday’s meeting, the Milpitas City Council proclaimed March Endometriosis Awareness Month.  Endometriosis Awareness Month is widely observed in March each year to shed light on a common yet often misunderstood condition affecting 190 million women and girls worldwide. Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus, typically on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other pelvic organs. Symptoms of endometriosis can vary, but common ones include severe menstrual cramps, chronic pelvic pain, painful intercourse, and inferti ..read more

Hidden in Milpitas is a tint shop that sets itself apart from all of the other shops in the Bay Area. It’s a popular spot known as OJ Tint Studio; and we wanted to find out more about why it has been such a trusted location for many owners of high-end luxury cars. We sat down with Omar, the owner of OJ Tint Studio, and talked about his story of going from homeless, to a successful business owner. He also spoke to us about why his shop is different from every other shop out there. Omar is interview by Tim Alcorn, Founder of the Social Ground Foundation. After you watch, be s ..read more

Subham Kundu started playing table tennis at the age of 6.  At the time, he lived in India with his family.  There was a table tennis club near his neighborhood, and his father took him there one day to watch kids and adults engage in various tournaments.  “The sound of the ball was amazing. It was so fast, so quick,” said Kundu in an interview with The Beat. “I was amazed. I saw a few tournaments and they were shouting for their points. They were literally so into the game with a fighting spirit. There is a sound when you win, some kind of roar coming out of you. Those things a ..read more

As the first Indian-American ever elected to Milpitas Unified School District’s (MUSD) Board of Education, Anu Nakka knows what it’s like to break barriers.  And now she’s looking to break yet another one… Recently, Nakka informed The Beat that she will be running for a seat on the Milpitas City Council:  “I’ve been living in the city for over two decades and I’m deeply rooted. My active engagement in community service…that made me feel compelled to step up and serve at the council level.”  In the history of the Milpitas City Council, an Indian-American individual hasn’t ever be ..read more

These photos were taken from the City of Milpitas’ Holi event in Cardoza Park on March 16, 2024.   Photo by Nomad Photography.   Photo by Nomad Photography.   Photo by Nomad Photography.   Photo by Nomad Photography.   Photo by Nomad Photography.   Photo by Nomad Photography.     ..read more

After months of negotiations, the City of Milpitas has struck a new labor agreement with over 150 City employees, including administrative and maintenance workers. The Milpitas Employee Association (MEA) and the Milpitas Professional and Technical Group (ProTech) are the two labor groups representing the workers. Gains were made in terms of compensation, namely:  4% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in the first year 4% COLA in the second year Updated/added longevity pay for years of service (10 years: 1% on top of base pay; 15 years: 2% on top of base pay; and 20 years: 3% on top of base ..read more

Coming up on Saturday, April 20, the Social Ground Foundation, a Milpitas nonprofit founded and headed by Timothy Alcorn, will be hosting the 2024 Small Business Expo, an event where Milpitas businesses can gather to learn, connect, and grow.  The Beat spoke with Alcorn by phone. He was openly excited and energized about hosting the expo: “If you look around,” he said, “Milpitas has hundreds of small businesses. Small businesses are the heart and soul of Milpitas…” Highlighting the fact that this event is “the first of its kind,” Alcorn stated a need on the part of Milpitas residents and ..read more