Today, I joined the Berryessa Union School District in promoting 8th graders from Morrill Middle School, Piedmont Middle School and Sierramont Middle School. This was my favorite day of the year when I was a school board member and I’m excited to be back! I would like to commend, the students, staff, and families for working together through the difficult years. Their experience has shown how perseverance pays off and these students will be well prepared for whatever challenges life presents to them. | |
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Recognizing Juneteenth
On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas General Granger announced:
"The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired laborer."
The celebration thereafter started the longest running national commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
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Juneteenth is a time to not only acknowledge the horrors of our collective past but also the amazing and enriching contributions that the descendants of African enslaved people have brought to our city and our nation. It is a time to reflect on community, history and how our diverse stories when woven together make a beautiful tapestry of humankind. | |
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Honoring Secretary Norman Mineta
Secretary Norm Mineta was born and raised in San Jose, the son of Japanese immigrants who were initially barred from becoming American citizens because of the Asian Exclusion Act, during a very tumultuous time in our nation's history. He and his family were among the 120,000 Americans of Japanese decent forced from their homes and interned during World War II. He returned to the Bay Area attending and eventually graduating from UC Berkeley.
After having spent some time as an Army Intelligence officer, he returned to San Jose briefly working for his father before taking his first steps into politics. He served on the City Council 1967-1971 and as Mayor from 1971-1974 becoming the first Asian Pacific American to serve as Mayor of a major US city. He went on to be the longest serving Secretary of Transportation in US history and holds the distinction of being the first Asian American Cabinet Member under President Bill Clinton and the first Cabinet member to carry over from a Democrat to a Republican President.
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On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, following a procession from San Jose International Airport through Japantown, Secretary Mineta’s ashes will travel to San José City Hall, where they will rest in honor, and the public will be able to pay their respects at the Rotunda until 7:00 p.m.
A public ceremony honoring the life, career, and legacy of Secretary Mineta will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the San José Civic Auditorium, hosted by the Mineta Family, the Norman Mineta Institute, and the City of San José. Speakers at the memorial will include, among others:
Former President William J. Clinton
San José Mayor Sam Liccardo
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense, and White House Chief of Staff, Leon Panetta
Former Congressman Mike Honda
Members of the Mineta Family
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- SECOND VIVA CALLE SJ FUN RUN THIS SUNDAY
- CA REBATES AND INCENTIVES WORKSHOP WITH ASSEMBLYMEMBER LEE
- 30TH ANNUAL WORLD REFUGEE DAY CELELBRATION
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THE SECOND VIVA CALLE SJ OF THE YEAR! | |
Grab your bike, walking shoes, skates, or whatever you need to move around and get ready to join us for Viva CalleSJ this month. The second Viva CalleSJ event of 2022 will be this Sunday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The route extends for approximately five miles with activity hubs at the Municipal Rose Garden, Arena Green, and Backesto Park. View the event route map and visit vivacallesj.org for more details. | |
REBATES AND INCENVTIVES WORKSHOP | |
You are invited to an Rebates & Incentives Workshop about money-saving rebates available to residents. At the workshop, representatives from Alameda County Water District, Valley Water, the California Air Resources Board, Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN), and Silicon Valley Clean Energy will provide information about the different rebates, incentives, and assistance programs. The information about the hybrid (available both in-person and online) workshop is below. | |
CELEBRATING WORLD REFUGEE DAY | |
Come join me at City Hall for an evening of live entertainment and good food as we celebrate the 30th Annual World Refugee Day event on Friday, June 17th at 5:00pm. | |
World Refugee Day is an opportunity to honor the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape persecution, war, terror, and natural disasters. It’s also at time to celebrate the diverse refugee communities, their contributions, and the ways in which they enrich our lives. | |
CAREER DAY WITH OVER 20 LOCAL EMPLOYERS | |
In order to support California families while supplies of infant formula remain limited, the California Department of Public Health has added new flexibility by expanding purchasing options for the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program. Effective immediately, families with WIC benefits have eight additional formulas, and a total of 13 options, they can purchase for their infants. | |
WIC families can find the latest updates at MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov or the California WIC App and should contact their local WIC office with questions on how these options work for infants. General information on the infant formula shortage is available on the CDPH Infant Formula web page. | |
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School Site Testing
Again, we encourage school staff and families to register for weekly school site testing, especially during this spring season. Schedules vary by site. Please contact your school to learn your weekly testing day. This registration process also provides permission for your students to be tested when they are considered a close contact for school exposure if response testing is available and helps expedite that process. As a reminder, if you are notified to pick up your child from school for exposure, please be sure to check them out from the office. Additional information for testing and isolation will be provided at that time.
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Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Everyone: Every home in the U.S., regardless of their insurance status, is eligible for a third round of EIGHT free at-home COVID-19 tests. Orders ship in 7-12 days. Order free at-home tests at www.covidtests.gov.
Need help placing an order for your at-home tests? Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
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.
CDC Recommends First Booster for Ages 5-11: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded the eligibility of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to everyone 5 years of age and older. CDC now recommends that this age group receive a booster shot five months after their initial Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination series.
CDC Recommends COVID-19 Tests Before Flying: The CDC recently updated their COVID-19 guidance to recommend all travelers test for COVID-19 in the days before flying for summer vacations internationally or within the U.S. People traveling outside of the U.S. are required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than one day before returning to the states. Before returning home after traveling within the U.S., the CDC advises getting tested “if your trip involved situations with greater risk of exposure” to COVID-19.
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.
Vaccination Sites
- North East Medical Services (NEMS) (1870 Lundy Ave., San José 95131)
- Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, Expo Hall (2542 Monterey Hwy., Gate D, San José 95111)
- 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)
- Mexican Consulate (302 Enzo Dr. #200, San José 95138)
Testing Sites
- Santa Clara County Office of Education (OptumServe) (1290 Ridder Park Dr., San José 95131)
- Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (OptumServe) (3990 Zanker Rd., San José 95134)
- Valley Water (OptumServe/CDPH Bus) (5750 Almaden Expy., San José 95118)
- County Fairgrounds, Parking Lot A (Across from Gate B) (344 Tully Rd., San José 95111)
- Costco Business Center (OptumServe/CDPH Bus) (2376 S. Evergreen Loop, San José 95122)
- Grand Century Mall (OptumServe/CDPH Bus) (1111 Story Rd., San José 95122)
- Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (OptumServe) (2240 South 7th St., San José 95112)
- Central YMCA (1717 The Alameda, San José 95126)
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