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Last week we asked if your Christmas tree was real or fake, here's how you answered:
Real Tree: 37%
Fake Tree: 63%
Those responding overwhelmingly say their trees are artificial.
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Come join me for the final Community Office Hours of 2022! It's your chance to meet with me and my staff one on one. I look forward to hearing your questions and concerns about our district and the city of San Jose.
Sunday, Dec 11th at noon in the community room at Berryessa Branch Library at 3355 Noble Ave.
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D4 NIGHT AT CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK | |
We had such a great time at District 4 Night at Christmas in the Park. With performances from The Joy of Dancing, Berryessa Chinese School, Orchard Middle School Band, and the Piedmont Hills High School Orchestras, the night was full of music and dancing! Thanks to everyone who came out to cheer for these fantastic performers. | |
Christmas in the Park continues every day from noon to 10pm, through January 1st. Don't miss it! For more information visit the Christmas in the Park Website | |
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Sunday, December 11th, it's the triumphant return of the Santa Run Silicon Valley benefiting SJ Aspires. This 5k Run/Walk & Kid’s Run is a holiday treat for the whole family.
Sunday, December 11, 2022
5K will start at 3:00 p.m. and begin downtown before following the Alameda
Kids GreenWaste Reindeer Run for ages 2-10, at 4:00 p.m.
Kids distances vary by age: 0-3: 100 yards; 4-7: 300 yards; 8-10: 400 yards
Start: Santa Clara St. and Market (Downtown San Jose)
Kids race will start at Christmas in the Park Finish Line
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT THE BERRYESSA COMMUNITY CENTER | |
- GIVING FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH SACRED HEART
- NOBLE PERMANANTELY PROTECTED
- SJ EFFICIENT BUSINESS PROGRAM
- CASH FOR YOUR CLUNKER
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VOLUNTEER, DONATE, AND SPREAD JOY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
The holidays are our busiest time of year and there are many ways you can get involved at Sacred Heart. Please consider donating, volunteering, or organizing a turkey or gift drive during our Holiday Program which begins this November.
Together we will distribute 7,200-holiday food boxes and 18,600 toys, bikes, and books to children and families throughout Santa Clara County.
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We need your help!
Your tax-deductible gift helps us purchase vital supplies. Click here to give from your heart today. Or you can mail a check to: 1381 S. First St San Jose, Ca 95110
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NOBLE PERMANENTLY PROTECTED | |
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Never on Noble. I'm pleased to announce that with the vote held at last night's city council meeting, the Noble park space at Penitencia Creek Reach 2 has been permanently shielded from development.
With the help of our neighbors in the Noble community, we’ve permanently protected the open space at Penitencia Creek Reach and pushed the city to adopt a higher standard of transparency in their EIH site selection process. This is what effective representative government looks like.
I remain committed to building our fair share of interim housing in District 4. With the cooperation of our residents, I am confident we will find suitable sites, and we will solve the complex problem of street homelessness in San José.
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SAN JOSÉ ENERGY EFFICIENT BUSINESS PROGRAM | |
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Local businesses have a new opportunity to reinvigorate their business, save money, and support community-wide energy conservation efforts through a new program from San José Clean Energy, the local clean electricity provider operated by the City of San José.
The San José Energy Efficient Business Program has unlocked several rebates to San José business owners for qualifying HVAC, refrigeration, or water heating projects. These rebates, totaling up to 80–90% off the project cost, will make renovations to your small business more affordable and kickstarting these upgrades so much easier! All business customers with an active San José Clean Energy account are invited to participate.
Want to see if your project qualifies for the rebates above? Learn more or find a participating contractor at SanJoseCleanEnergy.org/Business.
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ARE YOU PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY? | |
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We’ve recently had a couple of earthquakes, and while they caused little very damage, they should serve as a reminder that “The Big One” could strike any time. Wildfires, power outages, flooding, it’s all possible and it’s imperative that citizens do what they can to prepare at home. Do you have what you need to keep yourself and your family safe? Have you made a plan and gathered necessary supplies? See the checklist from Ready.gov and start building your kit today!
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PLANTING TREES IN DISTRICT 4 | |
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Trees are crucial to the ecosystem because they produce oxygen, reduce soil erosion and storm runoff, and provide a valuable habitat for many species of wildlife.
Help us reach our goal of planting 1,000 trees by volunteering at our tree planting events! Our City Forest will bring the trees, the equipment and the instructions on how to plant, but we need people to help with the planting.
Call our office at (408) 535-4907 or email us to volunteer for an upcoming tree planting event.
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Clunkers, gas guzzlers, and junkers! Bay Area Air Quality Management will buy your old car for up to $1,200.
THE VEHICLE BUY BACK PROGRAM is a voluntary program that takes older, high-polluting vehicles off the road that would otherwise likely remain in operation. Eligible vehicles 1998 or older will be purchased and scrapped by approved Air District dismantlers, Environmental Engineering Studies and Pick-n-Pull. If your vehicle meets all program requirements, the dismantler will buy and scrap your vehicle and provide you a $1200 check
for your vehicle. Get more info here.
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VTA is Hiring Bus Operators. Make a difference in your community by providing public transportation services that keep Santa Clara County moving. This is an entry-level job that provides on the job training with strong medical benefits & a retirement program. Paid training. Mentorship & professional development. Promotional opportunities. Women encouraged to apply.
Apply online and join the VTA Family today.
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Omicron specific booster shots are available for everyone who has had the two initial vaccinations. Reservations can be found at sccfreevax.org. | |
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How to Protect Yourself and Others From COVID-19: With COVID-19 cases on the rise, it is important to follow CDC guidelines to prevent illness. Most importantly, stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines, wear a well-fitting mask, avoid poorly ventilated areas and crowds, and take precautions when you travel.
Free Masks Available: Each adult can get three free N95 masks at pharmacies and community health centers. For help finding a location, call 800-232-0233.
Resident Resources: The City of San José’s Virtual Local Assistance Center is a one-stop for information on Food Assistance, Housing, Employment, Health & Wellness, Utilities, and Immigrant Resources.
Current Vaccination/Booster Sites: The full list of vaccine sites, and testing sites are available on the County of Santa Clara COVID-19 website. Please note that vaccination sites are a combination of drop-in and by appointment only. Residents are encouraged to make an appointment, where possible. All sites have boosters available.
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