d4sanjose.com • (408) 535-4904 • district4@sanjoseca.gov

Two New Parks In District 4!

Construction on Bruzzone and Mercado parks to begin in August.

Work on the two much-anticipated parks next to Mercado Way in the Flea Market North Area will begin on Aug. 25. The parks should be completed and ready for use in June 2024. The City Council awarded the bid for construction on June 13. The 3.6-acre Mercado Park will be on the corner of Mercado Way and Sierra Road and will include two playgrounds and an open turf area. Bruzzone Park will be on 3.4 acres on the corner of Mercado and Bruzzone ways, and will include open turf, trails and a dog park. KB Homes, the developer of the land surrounding the parks, transferred the land and funding for the parks to the city in January 2022 as part of the development agreement. Construction of the parks will cost approximately $3.1 million. My office was instrumental in moving this project forward and I am excited to commemorate the groundbreaking with the surrounding neighborhood. Stay tuned for more information on a groundbreaking ceremony and neighborhood celebration to mark the beginning of the parks’ construction!

Rendering of the new Mercado Park

Rendering of the new Bruzzone Park

2023-2024 Budget Highlights for D4

I'm very proud to say my office was instrumental in the securing of funding for very important projects and programs for District 4 in this year's budget. On top of citywide priorities, like sustainability, homelessness, and blight mitigation, we listened to our community and took action on your behalf to provide for summer eduction programs, accessibility infrastructure, nutritional wellbeing initiatives, and health & safety of residents while utilizing our parks.

• Elevate Math Summer Program

Secured funding for Elevate Math Summer Program in Berryessa Schools.

• New ADA Ramp at Berryessa Community Center

Increasing accessibility by building a new ADA ramp at Berryessa Community Center at Penitencia Creek Park.

• Senior Nutrition

Secured funding for senior nutrition program in Alviso.

• Dog Waste Clean Up Bag Stations

Installing dog waste bag stations at four parks in the district to help keep our trails and parks clean.

Join Me and My Staff at the Berryessa Farmer's Market this Saturday!

Looking forward to seeing you Saturday morning at the Berryessa Farmers’ Market at Piedmont Middle School! I’ll be there with my staff from 9am - 12pm. Be sure to visit my booth and pick up a reusable tote bag for your fresh produce shopping!

Support Martha's Kitchen

Serving over two and a half million meals each year to people in need, Martha’s Kitchen is a vital organization in San Jose. Visit Marthas-Kitchen.org to learn how you can get involved.

Juneteenth Celebration in San Jose

The vibrant streets of downtown San Jose were filled with joy, laughter, and an electrifying atmosphere as the city came together to celebrate Juneteenth, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The day was nothing short of spectacular, with a wide array of engaging activities, heartfelt performances, and delicious food that delighted attendees of all ages.

Guests and performers included Lena Byrd Miles, K. Michelle ,Opal Lee, Tony Lindsay, DJ Quam, DCisChillin, and Emcee Kym Whitley

From the early hours of the morning, people from various backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life gathered in downtown San Jose, creating a diverse and inclusive environment that truly embodied the spirit of unity and equality. Vibrant decorations adorned the streets, reflecting the colors of Pan-African culture and evoking a sense of pride and celebration.

For more information and to get involved in upcoming events, visit African American Community Service Agency

Dumpster Day Fun in North San Jose

This weekend we teamed up with volunteers from Vine Church, the Silicon Valley Youth Advisory Council, the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Penitencia Neighborhood Association, and more to collect and dispose of 9 dumpsters full of unwanted junk and debris from the neighborhood. This video is living proof of just how much fun you can have volunteering at our Dumpster Day events! If you're interested in getting involved in our next event, get in touch with Angela in our office today!

Jeepney Jam Was A Great Time!

Mabuhay! Jeepney Jam was held over the weekend at Garden at the Flea. We embraced and celebrated extraordinary Fil-Am culture and talents. Colorful costumes and amazing culinary experiences were everywhere! Don't miss this event next year!

Celebrating Youth Commissioner Nuha Khan

I’d like to thank our District 4 youth commissioner, Nuha Khan, for her exemplary service on the San Jose Youth Commission. Her poise and passion are so inspiring and I wish her the very best as she continues her educational journey.

Give A Backpack to a Student in Need!

D4 is thrilled to team up with Family Giving Tree, a charitable organization committed to empower, uplift, and unite Bay Area students. Since 1990, Family Giving Tree has delivered over 2 million backpacks filled with school supplies and wished-for holiday gifts to recipients who face financial hardships. For this year’s Family Giving Tree Back-to-School Drive, the goal is set to provide 28,000 supply-filled backpacks for their 28th year of supporting students for Back-to-School. Our group has committed to be a part of the movement to fight educational inequity and equip Bay Area students to rise to new heights. We are committed to putting essential, quality school supplies into the hands of our young and ambitious Bay Area scholars. Join us as our D4 team helps them reach this goal by July 27th. We have set our own goal to reach 100+ backpacks so let’s work together to hit that target.

Join Us at the Rose, White & Blue Parade!

July 4th, 2023 • 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. • The Alameda, San José

The Rose, White & Blue Parade is a historic community celebration that brings together residents, businesses, and organizations of San José and the greater Bay Area in celebration of diversity, public spirit, and our floral and agricultural heritage. Parade route follows Naglee and The Alameda. If you would like to join our family, friends, and coworkers walking with me and my team, email Angela for info! For more details about the event visit the parade's website.

Litter Pick-Up : Penitencia Creek

Join the D4 Team for a Litter-Pick-Up day along Penitencia Creek, Friday, June 30th from 5-7pm. We'll be meeting at the trailhead located at Jackson and Mossdale. Equipment will be provided

Report Illegal Fireworks!

Fireworks are illegal in the City of San Jose. Lighting fireworks in your neighborhood could spark a brush or structure fire. Fireworks also cause stress and trauma in pets and children. You can anonymously report fireworks in your community and upload photo evidence using the 311 app. 

Here’s a breakdown of the fines you could be hit with if you’re caught using or selling fireworks in San Jose.

$1,000 for a first violation

$2,000 for a second violation

$3,000 for a third violation

The sale of fireworks may result in a fine of up to $50,000 plus jail time, depending on quantity.

My office has created a yard sign aimed at urging our neighbors to refrain from using fireworks because of the stress and harm they can cause our dogs and cats. Statistics show our furry friends tend to escape homes and yards more on July 4th than any other day, because they're trying to escape the noise. Please consider posting one of our signs in your yard today.

Senior Summer BBQ Party!

Event: Senior Summer BBQ

Date: 7/8/23

Time: 1PM-4PM

Staff/Volunteer Time: 11AM-5PM

Location: Berryessa Community Center

Address: 3050 Berryessa Road, San Jose, CA 95132

Volunteer shifts for Senior Summer BBQ:

1. 11am-1pm: Set up crew
2. 4pm-5pm: Clean up crew
3. 1pm-4pm: Raffle station: The volunteer will be overseeing the tables where the raffle prizes will be displayed. They will be in charge of monitoring the items and ensuring that nothing is moved or taken from the tables. The volunteer will also remind participants to fill-out the back of the ticket, so the participants can be reached if they are not present during the raffle calling. A City staff or BSAC member will be in charge of selling the raffle tickets at a separate station. 

• Please arrive at least 15-minutes before your assigned volunteer shift to sign in and to be oriented for your role. 
• Check in with Angela Pedrigal (Volunteer Coordinator) at the Councilmember David Cohen booth to sign in. 
• If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Volunteer Coordinator, Angela Pedrigal at angela.pedrigal@sanjoseca.gov or (510) 266-2209.

Volunteer In Your Community

Volunteer Opportunities: 

If you are interested in volunteering over the summer, we are in need of volunteers for a wide array of events that take place in District 4! Please consider helping out your community.

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Angela Pedrigal, at angela.pedrigal@sanjoseca.gov for more information. 

Tzu Chi Foundation Free Clinic

The Tzu Chi Foundation Northwest Region Office will host a summer community free clinic on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The community clinic provides free medical services to people in need in the South Bay Area.

This event is separate from the monthly dental and Chinese medicine clinic that provides free medical services to low-income and uninsured individuals. In order to protect the health of our residents and comprehensively promote positive health education, Tzu Chi provides free medical services in different communities from time to time. The free clinic is open to all individuals in need in our community. This community free clinic has been held for the past 25 years to serve the public, with more than 20 professional medical providers who will be offering free medical services, regardless of religion, race and income. Our hope is to give back to the community and to create a healthier society together. Everyone from the Bay Area is welcome to do stop by the clinic for regular physical examinations.

The free services will include: blood pressure checks, height and weight measurement, Chinese medicine, Western medicine, dentistry, optometry, and chiropractic care All medical consultations and treatments are free. In addition to the services listed above, our Tzu Chi Dental Van will be available to everyone for various consultation and treatment services.

Tzu Chi will hold this service at its San Jose campus located at 2355 Oakland Road, San Jose, CA 95131. For those needing public transportation, please take bus #66 to get off at Montague Expressway and Oakland Road/Main Street.

All medical providers and medical team administrative staff of Tzu Chi Northern California Branch are volunteers wanting to give back to the community. They follow the same spirit of respecting all living beings with kindness, patience, sincere love and care, and professional dedication and time to ensure your health and well-being.

We welcome medical providers to join our free clinic to serve those in need. If you have any questions or want to get more details, please call the Northwest Region office at (408) 457-6969, or visit www.tcnw.org.

Let's Be Friends!

Get the latest from me and my staff on Instagram, Nextdoor, Facebook, and Twitter.

We post everything from emergency notifications and district specific updates to council meeting breakdowns and inside looks at life at City Hall. Got recommendations for businesses, schools, or local heroes we might want to highlight? Send us a DM!

We welcome all your feedback as comments on our posts, direct messages in our inbox, phone calls to the office. Click the links above or the icons below to connect with us.

Easily Access City Services

San Jose 311 is your gateway to City Services from vehicle blight abatement, graffiti removal, reporting fireworks, illegal dumping, pot holes, and more.

click here to get started.

Rebates up to 90% for Your Building Upgrades!

Through the San José Energy Efficient Business Program, your business can receive rebates when you make certain energy-saving upgrades. These significant rebates (80-90% off!) help make the projects more affordable, and when you combine the rebates with your lower monthly energy costs, the upgrades can quickly pay for themselves.

click here to get started.

Who's making a big difference in our community? A great teacher, business owner, a police officer who goes beyond the call of duty. Maybe there's someone spending their free time organizing creek clean-ups or blanket drives for the unhoused... If you've got someone special in your neighborhood, let us know by nominating them to be a District Hero!