Free taxis for vets
Veterans in Santa Clara County can get free taxi rides from Yellow Cab of Silicon Valley to medical appointments, job interviews, employment services, school or education activities and other essential appointments.
The free ride program is thanks to a microgrant from the office of Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee to the Silicon Valley Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, which coordinates the rides with the county’s Veterans Services Office. The first grant was $5,000 and a second grant awaiting approval will provide another $5,000.
“Our veterans must have access to the services and resources that they earned through their service to us,” said Lee, whose supervisorial district includes Milpitas. “Getting a ride should not be a barrier for veterans to visit a doctor, attend class or engage with their community.”
Call the county’s Office of Veterans Services at 408-918-4980 to schedule a ride.
Flags, trucks at Great Mall
The Great Mall Milpitas is celebrating India Independence Day Aug. 15-17 by handing out the country’s flag throughout the shopping center of India while supplies last.
On Saturday, Aug. 24, the Great Mall is hosting a Touch A Truck Event. Children of all ages can check out equipment used by Milpitas police and fire personnel, American Medical Response, Public Works and Sanitation and more. Game Action will park a video game truck at the mall, and Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area will host a meet and greet with Freya the Firefighter. There will also be free giveaways from Dave and Buster’s.
