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Dear Neighbor,
We are prepared and look forward to continuing our efforts of improving the East Side of San José as well as our partnerships with our neighborhood associations, small business communities, and the rest of our District 5 residents.
As always, I want to encourage you to reach out to my office with any concerns or ideas that can help improve the lives of our residents. Together we can create a more powerful change than any one of us can alone, especially during difficult times and the ever-lasting pandemic. Remember to get your COVID-19 Vaccine and the booster, if you are eligible, in order to help fight off the virus! I am proud of the accomplishments that directly improve the lives of the residents of East San José and the entire city.
Sincerely,
Councilmember Carrasco - District 5
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The Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis, we are currently experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade! The best time to donate blood is right now! Become a hero by donating blood and saving a life. Blood donors of all blood types, particularly type O blood, is the blood group hospitals need most.
To schedule a time to donate blood CLICK HERE!
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Upcoming February Council Items | |
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With the start of the new year and our communities returning to work and school, it is important now more than ever to make sure we are protected against COVID-19. The Santa Clara County has experienced a 7-day average of 3,614 reported COVID-19 cases as of Jan. 28, according to the county’s COVID-19 Data and Reports webpage. Masking up is an effective measure to help prevent the spread and transmission of COVID-19. N95 and KN95 masks offer better filtration and the best protection from COVID-19. If you don’t have access, double masking with a surgical and cloth mask can block up to 92.5% of potentially infectious particles. The COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot are ways to keep our community safe and healthy and come at no cost. You can also schedule your appointment for a vaccine and a booster by visiting the state of California's MyTurn by clicking HERE. Every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests for free, CLICK HERE to order.
For more information about the booster CLICK HERE!
For more information on COVID-19 rates in San Jose CLICK HERE!
For more Information about Vaccination Mandates CLICK HERE!
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Sweet Treats and Supporting Local Businesses | |
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Peters Bakery
My team loves Peters Bakery! Here they are again supporting the small owned family owned business in the East Side San José. Tony Peters founded the bakery on April 15th 1936, and to this day it is the oldest family owned business in Silicon Valley. They have a selection of baked goods such as brownies, date bars, and cupcakes, doughnuts, Danishes, coffee cakes, cookies, pies, and a variety of cakes. But for sure plan a visit a this bakery, it is a highly recommended bakery with a variety of different pastries.
They are located on 3108 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, see you there!
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La Sonrisa De Cheke
My team stopped by to satifsy their sweet tooth at La Sonrisa De Cheke! They recently opened a brand new family owned business located on the East Side San José. It has been open for about a month now as well. They have a selection of delicious Ice creams, milkshakes, cut fruit, sweet and savory waffles, shaved ice (Raspados), different fruity drinks (Aguas Frescas), and Mexican snacks. Their first location was at the flea market but recently just opened up their first shop. Starting as a pop up and now opining their first shop shows how our District 5 small business owners persevere!
Find them at 1815 Alum Rock Ave, 1590 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95116
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We want to learn more about you! This includes birthdays, graduations, hobbies, favorite restaurants in the East Side, and much more!The East Side is full of diverse and unique individuals, and it deserves recognition. OR shout out your family, friends or neighbors with goods news here in the East Side!
Send us your great news using this link or the QR code in our flyer! Send us a photo to go with your story to our email at district5@sanjoseca.gov!
Stay tuned and keep up with our monthly newsletters that will be out every month!
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Congratulations Caesar Murillo and Kevin Martinez!
Caesar Murillo and Kevin Martinez are current residents of East San José and attend Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High school. They decided to take the challenge of joining Speech and Debate, an activity in which students work in partners to develop skills in critical thinking and public speaking. At first, both Ceaser and Kevin had different partners, but due to last minute changes, they decided to team up and become an undefeated team throughout the most recent tournament. After spending long hours at school on a Saturday, it was revealed that Caesar and Kevin had won first place amongst all the teams and schools that had competed in the tournament, a true accomplishment for the team that is well deserved and will hopefully inspire others to join debate. The Cristo Rey debate team is a part of the non-profit organization, Silicon Valley Urban Debate League that helps low-income students become the voice of the world. Caesar and Kevin are natural and amazing debaters, we hope to hear more about their success in debate in the future!
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Congratulations Dayana!
Dayana Martinez is a current East Side resident who attends Mount Pleasant High School. Dayana is excited to be able to participate in the school play and talent show. This is something meaningful for her because she has wanted to do it since freshman year. Dayana enjoys kpop music and dance so having the opportunity to showcase her love is something she is over the moon about.
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Congratulations Isabella Herrera!
Isabella is a golfer at the Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course in East San José. She was one out of the 55 members chosen for the Youth of Course (YOC) and the Taylor Made Diversity Respect Inclusion Voice and Equity Club for her outstanding community service work, strong academics, and her commitment to making golf a more inclusive game for everyone. She was awarded with an $10,000 college scholarship and an award at pebble beach. To learn more about Isabella you can CLICK HERE.
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Congratulations Colleen Henry!
The Rancho del Pueblo Gold course operations manager was selected as The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Professional of the year! This is outstanding news coming from our East Side San José Golf Course. One of her students was Isabella Herrera, the winner of the YOC and Taylor Made DRIVE award. Colleen Henry is a wonderful operations manager and golf instructor who has made a huge difference for many young lives, thank you for all you have done to better the young golfers at the Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course in District 5!
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Win a FREE East Side T-Shirt
Join for a chance to win a FREE T-shirt designed by our District 5 Team! These shirts are also a great way to stay representing our beautiful and diverse East Side!
We would love to see the winners! Send us a photo wearing our shirt to District5@sanjoseca.gov.
To join the raffle CLICK HERE!
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