The sideshow at Lundy and Concourse in District 4 last weekend resulted in several injuries to spectators, highlighting how reckless and dangerous this activity is. In order to combat the issue, SJPD created a sideshow task force recently that is led by our local Police Captain. In conjunction with the City's new anti-promotion ordinance, they are able to go after those that promote and spread the word about sideshows. Their undercover work has actually prevented two or more sideshows for every one that still happens. We used to hear about events nearly weekly, and now we seem to have cut them down to less than once a month.

We also implemented a spectator ordinance, so those who come out to watch can be cited. At least 8 were cited last weekend. And while several vehicles were impounded and one person arrested, the operations don’t end the night of the event. Investigations continue after the fact, often leading to more arrests and impoundments.

Most importantly, I have been focusing on putting road improvements in place at key hot spots across our district. As an example, the above plan details the changes we are making to the Lundy/Concourse intersection in order to make it far less attractive for sideshow activity. The work at that intersection will be complete this month. It is one of 5 intersections in District 4 that I am working with the Department of Transportation to improve. Any amount of activity is still unacceptable, but, with the help of our Department of Transportation and the San Jose Police Department, we are making progress.

The Senior Nutrition Program at the Berryessa Community Center is in-person again after more than 2 years! I was thrilled to spend the morning, along with the Community Center staff, welcoming our neighbors back. One of the things I genuinely value as a council member is having the opportunity to spend time with the people of the district and I'm very excited that I can now do much more of that. Information on this, and other programs offered, can be found here.

Our very own Morrill Middle School Music Department ushered in this week's City Council meeting with a great invocation! You can view their performance here. Thank you to principal Mr. Carroll, and music teachers Mr. Rydeen and Ms. Nguyen and their students for the performance. We are very proud of the wonderful music program at Berryessa Union School District that results in such high quality performances. Come out to the Berryessa Arts Festival on May 7 to hear live performances (see below). The festival raises money for Berryessa Music Boosters, which helps support the district's music program.

Sincerely,

In partnership with Safeway, there will be a Vaccination Clinic open to the community at Piedmont Middle School.

*There might be a copay for the Shingles, Tdap and Pneumonia vaccine. Some insurance plans may not cover these vaccines; there will be an out of pocket option available.

Registration required: www.mhealthsystem.com/PiedmontMiddleSchool

Participants will be able to add additional immunizations we will be offering to their COVID-19 appointment. If a patient does not want the COVID-19 vaccine but wants to sign up for another vaccine we are offering, please instruct them to sign up for a 1^st dose appointment and they can add which vaccine they want to sign up for. They will let the pharmacy team know that they do not want the COVID-19 vaccine at the event. Please see an example below.

Spring is almost here! Welcome the Spring season with a morning full of fun activities and family memories. There will be an egg hunt for different age groups, a special prize for those who find the GOLDEN EGG, and children will be able to create season-themed arts & crafts.

Please register for any of the times below at any City of San José community center or online at www.sjregistration.com. Space is limited so register today!

The San Jose Public Library is excited to announce that it is expanding public access hours at branch libraries and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library! The new Library hours go into effect Monday, April 4 and they are as follow:

Relief on overdue bills is here! Customers with past due balances on their energy bill will receive a credit between February and April to help reduce debt accrued during the pandemic. Read more about the CAPP credit here: www.SanJoseCleanEnergy.org/CAPP

For more help paying your bill, visit www.SanJoseCleanEnergy.org/Discount-Programs. You can also call SJCE at 833-432-2454 or email them at info@sanjosecleanenergy.org.

Saving energy can lead to saving money! Visit www.SanJoseCleanEnergy.org/Energy-Savings-Tips for ways to save energy without compromising comfort. 

Apply today at https://tinyurl.com/RC2application to become a Resilience Corps Associate. No experience required!

Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Everyone: Every home in the U.S., regardless of their insurance status, is eligible to order four free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. Orders ship in 7-12 days. Order free at-home tests at www.covidtests.gov.   

Avoid Fake COVID-19 Tests: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Division of Consumer and Business Education recently issued guidance on how to avoid purchasing fake COVID-19 tests. For more information, visit the FTC webpage. 

Guidance to COVID-19 Testing Options: With the high demand for COVID-19 testing locally, the County Public Health Department offers guidance on what kind of test to use, when a test is needed, and where you should and should not go to get tested. The testing options are a PCR test, typically administered in a clinic or drive-through operation, and an antigen test, which is available for home use. To help inform residents about the COVID-19 testing options, we encourage you to share these social media assets. 

Everyone 12 and older who is six months out from their second Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two months out from their Johnson & Johnson vaccine, is eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot. People over 50 or those with weakened immune systems can receive a second booster 4 months after they received the first booster. 

No Appointment Necessary for COVID-19 Vaccinations: The vaccine clinic locations listed below do not require advance appointments, however, capacity and wait times may vary. Appointments are strongly encouraged and can be made at www.sccfreevax.org.

Vaccinations are free, and no insurance or proof of immigration status is required. Anyone age five or older is eligible. Staff will be onsite to support language needs and disability access. Individuals seeking vaccination are encouraged to arrive at least one hour before closing time. Additional clinic dates and locations are added frequently, check www.sccfreevax.org for the most up-to-date information. For Santa Clara County locations outside of San José, visit the County’s vaccinations web page.

· Sun Pharmacy (2559 S. King Rd., San José 95122)

· Advance SJ Pharmacy (2331 Montpelier Dr., Suite A-10, San José 95116)

· Dan Hopner MD/Rom Romero PA (2060 Aborn Rd., Suite 100, San José 95121)

· Emma Prusch Park (647 S. King Rd., San José 95116)

· Bay Area Community Health (5504 Monterey Hwy., San José 95138)

· Bay Area Community Health (Rocketship Mosaic) (950 Owsley Ave., San José 95122)

· Bay Area Community Health (1855 Lucretia Ave., San José 95122)

· Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (101 North Bascom Ave., San José 95128)

· Story Road HUB (1775 Story Rd., San José 95122)

· Latino College Preparatory Academy (14271 Story Rd., San José 95127)

· Valley Medical Center/Valley Health Center East (1993 McKee Rd., San José 95116)

· Valley Water (OptumServe/CDPH Bus) (5750 Almaden Expy., San José 95118)

· Bay Area Community Health - Monterey (5504 Monterey Hwy., San José 95138)

· Costco (OptumServe/CDPH Bus) (2376 S. Evergreen Loop, San José 95122)

· SCC Office of Education (OptumServe) (1290 Ridder Park Dr., San José 95131)

· Santa Clara VTA (OptumServe) (2240 S. 7th St., San José 95112)

· Santa Clara VTA (OptumServe) (3331 North First St., San José 95134)

· Santa Clara VTA (OptumServe) (3990 Zanker Rd., San José 95134)

· County Fairgrounds, Parking Lot A (344 Tully Rd., San José 95111)

· Grand Century Mall (OptumServe/CDPH Bus) (1111 Story Rd., San José 95122)