SAN JOSE JAZZ SUMMER FEST RETURNS |
|
We'd like to welcome back one of our City's institutions, the San Jose Jazz Festival, returning August 12-15! This year highlights the return of Morris Day and the Time, whose 2012 performance was one of the Fest’s most memorable. You can expect Morris to bring the same, high-energy dancing and silky vocals to his headlining performance on Friday, August 13. He’s preceded by Ozomatli, with their danceable blend of salsa, urban hip-hop and jazz-funk.
|
|
Saturday’s Main Stage opens with Butcher Brown, one of the most “buzzy” acts in jazz today. Their rowdy take on jazz, incorporating hip-hop, funk, rap, rock and soul “wowed” us at 2019’s NYC Winter Jazzfest. Powerhouse vocalist Judith Hill was one of the last artists to be mentored by Prince and went on to win a Grammy Award for her work in the feature-length documentary 20 Feet From Stardom. At 6pm, the afternoon will sizzle even more with a performance by the legendary Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra. The recently announced headliner for the evening is slated to be award winning rapper and actor Common, who will be backed by a full band.
|
|
In light of further developments around the Delta variant, the event is requiring that all attendees who plan to enter one of our indoor stages must also show a proof of vaccination, or proof of a negative test for Covid-19 within 72 hours of their arrival at the Fest grounds. In addition, all must wear a mask while at an indoor Fest venue.
You'll show this documentation at a Vaccine Verification Booth outside the Fest grounds, near the Admission Booth, where you'll receive a special wristband that allows you entry to the Montgomery Theatre, Hammer Theatre, Break Room and the indoor VIP Pavilion.
See the FAQ on our website for other precautions we're taking to make this year's Fest a safe and comfortable event.
|
|
VIVA CALLESJ 5K FUN RUN IS BACK
|
|
The Viva CalleSJ 5K is back on Sunday, September 19th, 2021! The run will begin at Arena Green Park. A great healthy start to a fun filled day of activities. Bring the family and tell all your friends. The event also features a kids run for the little ones.
Each year's event opens upwards of six miles of streets, through some of San Jose's most iconic neighborhoods for people to come out and play for the day!
|
|
Registration fees:
5K (3.1 miles) - $35 August 3 - August 15
Registration includes a Run Viva Calle tech shirt & finisher’s medal
Price increase:
$40 August 18 - September 12
$45 September 13 - September 18
Kid’s Run ½ mile - $20 August 3 - September 18
Event Weekend Schedule:
Saturday, Sept 18th: Packet Pick-up Sports Basement in Campbell from 1pm - 4pm
Sunday, Sept 19th: Event Day
- The start of the 5K will begin at 8am sharp
- The start of the kids run will begin at 9:30am
Parking Lots will be available near the SAP Center. We recommend parking in the ABC Lots at the corner of Julian and Montgomery. See parking options here.
|
|
COUNTY RELEASES NEW COVID DATA DASHBOARD
The County of Santa Clara released a new data dashboard breaking out COVID-19 case rates by vaccination status. The latest numbers reflect what public health officials have been echoing in recent weeks: the Delta variant is fueling a surge in cases and the unvaccinated are at the highest risk of infections.
|
|
For the dashboard, residents are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the final dose of the vaccine, and are considered unvaccinated if they have not received any doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. Case rates are used in the dashboard instead of the number of cases because case rates allow for a better comparison of the burden of COVID-19 between different sized populations.
Currently, 84% of Santa Clara County residents age 12 and older have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and roughly 78% have completed their vaccination. Santa Clara County has among the highest vaccination rates in the nation, but it remains critical that more individuals get vaccinated to further protect the community, particularly children, the elderly, and people who are immunocompromised.
Vaccination sites throughout the county continue to accept drop-ins for COVID-19 vaccines and same-day appointments are also available. Visit sccfreevax.org for the latest information and updates.
|
|
BERRYESSA FARMERS' MARKET IS BACK! |
|
The Berryessa Farmers' Market made its triumphant return and I'm very proud of the work we've done to help bring it back! The Market vendors and management thank you all for your patience and we hope you'll join us in welcoming this institution back to our district at the end of next week.
More information about the vendors and the market itself can be found here. You can also follow then on facebook for the most up to date news.
|
|
CITY HALL PERMIT CENTER OPENS BY APPOINTMENT THIS WEEK |
|
City Hall reopened to the public on August 2, 2021 and the first floor Permit Center has reopened by appointment-only, following the practices outlined in the County Public Health Order. Currently, all visitors are strongly encouraged to wear a mask and unvaccinated visitors are required to wear a mask. City employees will wear masks and work behind plexiglass to provide further protection for the public and employees alike.
Before the pandemic, the throng of customers in the Permit Center and Cashier areas at City Hall was a common sight. But even then, we were working to provide paperless, convenient digital services for permits and financial transactions. Now, as City Hall reopens, we encourage the continued use of our expanded online and virtual services — for efficiency, to protect everyone’s health, and to support our Climate Smart San Jose goals for reducing pollution and emissions.
|
|
If you wish to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment for permit or cashier services, please see the following information:
Building Permits - In-person appointments are scheduled by calling 408-535-3555 and are for customers who have challenges with the digital permit process; these appointments are limited to single-family/duplex properties where the project is a Simple or Over-the-Counter project, or inspection questions and inspection plan review. Applicants of other types of building permit projects can self-book virtual appointments at sanjoseca.gov/BuildingPermitServices.
Planning Permits - Self-book either virtual or in-person appointments at sanjoseca.gov/PlanningAppointments or email ZoningQuestions@sanjoseca.gov. In-person service is focused on customers seeking help with a permit for signs, tree removal, a single-family house, or an outdoor vending facility, or for customers needing a permit adjustment or zoning verification letter. Virtual service is available for all other types of projects.
Public Works Permits - Self-book either virtual or in-person appointments at sanjoseca.gov/PWDev or request by email at PWGeneralInfo@sanjoseca.gov or call 408-535-7802. In-person service is limited to driveway permits, geologic hazard clearances, grading exemptions, private utility trench permits, sewer lateral permits, and revocable permits for storage pods.
Cashier/Finance Services - All types of finance services are available in-person or online. Find scheduling information at sanjoseca.gov/Finance or call 408-535-7055 or email Finance@sanjoseca.gov. Services include paying utility bills or fees and registering your business or paying the business tax.
|
|
PRNS offers volunteer events throughout the month of August to provide residents a safe way to enjoy our beautiful outdoor spaces and make a difference during their weekend.
All event sessions will require volunteers to follow current COVID-19 safety protocol measures. Face coverings are recommended if you are unvaccinated and are in a crowded outdoor setting. All sessions have a limited capacity of volunteers. Safety protocols are subject to change to follow State and County guidelines.
Volunteers are provided with all necessary tools and training, and are asked to bring a water bottle, snacks, and wear closed toed shoes. All sessions will be held, rain or shine.
Those interested in volunteering must register in advance in the events linked above. For more information, contact: ParkVolunteer@sanjoseca.gov or call 408-595-3483.
15350 Penitencia Creek Rd.
San José, CA 95127
Date & Time
August 14
8:45 a.m. - Noon
|
|
GARDNER HEALTH VACCINATION CLINIC
Beginning July 1st Gardner Health Services' COVID-19 vaccine and testing will move from the Mexican Heritage Plaza to our CompreCare Health Center down the street at 3030 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95127 or if you live in District 4 feel free to visit the Alviso Health Center. Walk-ins welcomed. For more info call us at 408-457-7100.
COVID-19 VACCINE AT NORTH EAST MEDICAL SERVICES
North East Medical Services (NEMS), a community health clinic located at 1870 Lundy Avenue, is offering COVID-19 vaccines to anyone 12 years and older in the community Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00. Individuals 18 years old or older can register online. Individuals younger than 18 years old can register at the kiosk or call to schedule an appointment at 415-213-1971, but will need to have their parent/guardian accompany them to the clinic when they receive their vaccine.
Step 1:
New patients will need to register first and can do so by:
- Using our online registration portal (available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese)
- https://signup.nems.org/patient-enrollment/
- Dropping by our clinic in-person to register in-person at one of our kiosks;
- Please call our COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Line at 415-213-1971 if you have any questions.
Step 2:
- Using our online appointment portal (available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese)
- https://signup.nems.org/covid-19-vaccine/
- If you registered with the on-site kiosk, our staff can help you make an appointment.
- Same day appointments are available, but supply may be limited.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
