The Milpitas Beat

https://milpitasbeat.com
Screenshot of the The Milpitas Beat website
The Milpitas Beat is a community-based print and online newspaper located in Milpitas, California. Our vision is to cultivate a more connected, conscious, and vibrant community by providing news coverage that truthfully reflects the expression, ideas, and culture of the people of Milpitas. Our new print edition, which just launched in April 2019, is monthly, and comes out on the third Thursday of every month.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Milpitas, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2018
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Milpitas, CA

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Health and well-being
Law and crime
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Graphic novels and comics
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Podcast

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
0
Founders:
Rhoda Shapiro
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Consultancy services
Audience support / reader revenue
Local advertising sold by own team
Services for clients and other private corporations
Memberships
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising

Why is this profile included?

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