San José's first restaurant to earn a Michelin star, Adega, will host the city's first Michelin All-Star Experience from September 12-14. Here's what else has happened in San Jose:
California "Big City" Mayors Call on Californians to Support Harvey Relief

In an effort to promote solidarity for the victims of Hurricane Harvey's devastation, Mayors from California's largest cities, including San José, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, and Long Beach, issued a public appeal to their residents to consider making a donation to their newly-launched relief fund.
 
The fundraising effort, dubbed "Californians Helping Texans" will direct all donations to local, on-the-ground relief efforts in Texas. The Silicon Valley Community Foundation agreed to process and direct these donations without any fees, in collaboration with the Greater Houston Community Foundation.

Want to donate? Visit ca4tx.org to find out how you can help. 
Mayor Sam Liccardo Condemns Trump Administration Decision to Rescind DACA
 
Mayor Sam Liccardo condemned the Trump Administration's announcement to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program this week and called on Congress to adopt legislation that would protect DACA recipients. At the same time, he pledged to  explore all actions that San José could take, including potential legal options, to support DREAMers.

"The Attorney General's announcement of the Trump Administration's rescission of DACA abandons 800,000 of America's hardest-working, most patriotic residents. Punting the issue to Congress, without any affirmative leadership to enact a legislative solution, amounts to a cowardly cop-out, placing the futures of these young women and men in serious jeopardy."

Read his full statement, available in both English and Spanish, or watch his press conference by clicking the photo below.
 

Residents can also visit the  Office of Immigrant Affairs  website for important immigration-related information and resources. 
San José Aims to Bridge the Digital Divide

Research shows that 5 million U.S. families with school-aged children lack internet access at home, while 70 percent of teachers assign online homework. This creates a "Homework Gap," bolstering an academic disadvantage for low-income students. 

To help bridge this digital divide, the Mayor's Office  recently launched a partnership with Sprint, and the Sprint Foundation to bring the company's 1Million Project, a multi-year, national initiative to provide low-income students with reliable connectivity, to San Jose. As a result, 4,600 high school students will receive a free mobile device and free wireless connectivity. 

In addition, Comcast recently announced that it had expanded its "Internet Essentials" program to senior residents in Santa Clara County. Under the Internet Essentials plan, low-income residents receive high-speed internet for $9.95 a month and have the option of buying a computer for less than $150. The plan also includes digital literacy training.

Read an article about the Sprint distribution, or read the story about Comcast's expansion. 
Southwest Airlines Adds Eight New Nonstop Routes from SJC

On August 28, Southwest Airlines announced eight new nonstop routes from Mineta San José International Airport, to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Boise, Idaho; Houston-Hobby; New Orleans; Orlando, Florida; Spokane, Washington; and St. Louis. The route to Mexico marks Southwest's first international service out of San Jos é. 

The carrier will increase the number of flights to existing routes, including ones to Chicago-Midway, Dallas-Love, Phoenix, Seattle, and Portland.  By early 2018, Southwest expects the growth will offer customers an additional eighty flights per week. 

"Southwest's decision to offer nonstop service to many new destinations and to add additional flights to existing destinations brings welcome news to business and leisure travelers throughout Silicon Valley," said Mayor Sam Liccardo. 

The City of San Jos é will keep working with partners to ensure SJC continues to flourish as the United State's fastest-growing airport. 
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