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ASML Donates $1.4M to Boys & Girls Club

On giving Tuesday, ASML donated $1.4 million to Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley. ASML is one of the great semiconductor equipment companies and their Silicon Valley campus is in District 4. They are a great civic partner and we thank them for their significant support of Boys and Girls Club.

Youth Commission Highlight

D4YAC! Thе District 4 Youth Advisory Council is not your avеragе youth group. It's a dynamic forcе composеd of passionatе tееnagеrs from divеrsе backgrounds, unitеd by a common goal—shaping a brightеr futurе for San Josе. This council sеrvеs as a platform for young minds to еngagе, collaboratе, and actively contributе to thе dеcision-making procеssеs that impact our community. "I strongly bеliеvе that invеsting in youth voicе crеatеs a lot of good changе, and D4YAC is onе of thе ways that San Josе crеatеs that good changе. Giving youth thе powеr to influеncе dеcision-making is crucial to thеir pеrcеption of their own political powеr and what thеy choosе to pursuе latеr on in lifе” says Thy Luong, District 4’s Youth Commissionеr. 

D4YAC recognizes the invaluablе pеrspеctivеs that young pеoplе bring to thе tablе. By amplifying thе voicеs of tееns, thе council еnsurеs that thе concеrns and idеas of the youngеr generation are not just hеard but also intеgratеd into policiеs and initiativеs. “D4YAC is also an opportunity for [tееns] of various incomеs and backgrounds to dеvеlop lifеlong skills, including knowlеdgе of civic procеssеs, policy-making, and еvеnt planning,” Commissioner Luong says. Thеsе youth not only gеt to voicе thеir opinions but also havе opportunitiеs to find community in a world whеrе wе’rе “constantly surroundеd by an influx of information.” D4YAC had their first mееting on thе 12th of Octobеr. Sincе thеn, thеy hаvе bееn diligently working on writing new policies, creating nеw еvеnts, and advocating for thе youth in our community. Thеy are split into committееs addressing housing and homelessness, environmental sustainability, social and racial equity, and public transportation. In the coming months, they look forward to holding a winter clothing drive in D4 schools, advocating for mental health education, and reducing period poverty.

Lеt's cеlеbratе thе spirit of D4YAC and thе incrеdiblе impact it is making on San Josе. Thе youth arе not just thе lеadеrs of tomorrow; thеy arе thе architеcts of positivе changе today. A brightеr tomorrow bеgins with thе actions wе takе today. As a community, lеt's continuе to champion thе powеr of youth, fostеr lеadеrship, and crеatе a San Josе whеrе еvеryonе, еspеcially our еvеr-growing youth, can thrivе. Feel free to reach out to youthcom4@sanjoseca.gov with any questions, ideas, inputs on D4YAC activities, or collaboration opportunities!

Cozy Up With A Great Book This Winter!

Winter Reading is back at San José Public Library! For this challenge, all ages can read their choice of 4 hours OR 4 books to qualify for fun grand prizes.

Pre-registration started Monday, November 27.

Log your reading via the Beanstack website or mobile app to qualify for grand prize selection AND collect a free giveaway prize at any SJPL location!

Don't Miss D4 Night in the Park!

Mark your calendars! Tuesday, December 14th from 6pm - 8pm! It's District 4 Night at Christmas in the Park, featuring music and dance performances from community members from across the district! Get there early and enjoy some hot chocolate, check out all of the Christmas trees, especially the Councilmember David Cohen District 4 Tree!

Performing on the Christmas in the Park Community Stage:

Piedmont Hills High School Vietnamese Student Association

Piedmont Middle School Choir

Piedmont Hills High School Las Mariposas

Orchard School Band

Join the Alum Rock Park Trail Crew

Love to hike? Want to learn more about trail and restoration work? Then come join us every second Saturday, for Alum Rock Trail Crew!

Volunteer Service Agreement forms must be filled out and are available here.

All persons under 17 must have a parent signature.

Volunteers will meet in the Youth Science Institute parking lot, at the farthest end of the park. Follow the yellow "Volunteer Event" signs and register at the lime green volunteer truck and trailer.

Trail crew starts PROMPTLY at 9 a.m. Give yourself sufficient time to reach the destination. It is a winding 2 mile road from the main gate to the end of the park.

All tools are provided! Volunteers are encouraged to wear long pants, sturdy closed toe shoes and to bring water and snacks. 

Double-Check Voter Registration Now!

The following is a list of contests for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary ballot:

Partisan Office

• United States President Voter-Nominated Offices
• United States Senator
• United States Senator Partial/Unexpired Term
• United States Representative in Congress, Districts 16, 17, 18 and 19
• State Senator, Districts 13 and 15
• Member of the Assembly, Districts 23, 24, 25, 26, 28 and 29

Nonpartisan Offices

• Judge of the Superior Court, Offices 1-25
• Board of Supervisors, Districts 2, 3 and 5
• County Central Committee
• Democratic Party (AD 23, 24, 25, 26, 28 and 29)
• Republican Party (SD 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
• Peace & Freedom Party (SD 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
• Green Party
• City Contest
• City of San José Mayor and City Council Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10

Touring Storm Drain Facilities

Earlier this month my team and I got the chance to check out three Full Trash Capture (FTC) devices which work to stop large objects from clogging our storm drainage systems. These devices are crucial to prevent flooding when storms come to San José. 

Get Flood Ready

With winter fast approaching, it's important to be ready for the possibility of storms causing flooding in your neighborhood. Do what you can to prepare before the rain comes by checking out Valley Water's Flood Ready Website.

More Safety Improvements in District 4

SJ Department of Transportation crews have completed installation of more safety measures in District 4. These bollards and refreshed paint lines will make Commodore Drive safer for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists by reducing speed of traffic and creating safer pathways for travelers on foot and riding bikes.

SJFD Wants You To Have A Safe Holiday

San Jose Fire Department urges you to be safe this holiday season by following a few safety guidelines to minimize the risk of Christmas tree fires. Get more information here.

Artist Selected for New Mural in D4!

The Alviso Branch Library will soon be home to San Jose's next great work of public art! With a new mural to be painted by artist Morgan Bricca, the library's mural will surely be the talk of the town!

Starting in early Spring 2024, Morgan will conduct community outreach and independent research before they create a mural concept design. At this point, a visioning panel (comprised of community members, key stakeholders, and an artist/arts professional) will be formed to help provide input on the design.  

The goal is for painting to begin in late Spring/early Summer 2024 with completion by end of October 2024. 

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Donate A Gift Card For The Holidays!

Giving $25 can provide one child from a low-income family with a gift of their choice!

AACI is collecting gift cards and monetary donations through December 15, 2023, to provide holiday gifts to children of our most marginalized clients, including children of refugees and survivors of domestic violence. Every $25 will provide a child with a gift card to purchase the gift of their choice this holiday season!

This year, there are over 800 children on our list, and you can help guarantee that every child receives a gift this holiday season. Your gift enables the families we serve to feel the magic of the holidays with their little ones amidst these difficult times.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley

Join us for the Gift Drive

December 7th • 4pm–6pm

Alviso Club

5040 N First St, San Jose

Gift: Donate new, unwrapped gifts suitable for children and teenagers of all ages at participating club locations on December 7. Fill out the Joy Drive participation form to show your interest!

Donate: Be part of the magic by donating to support youth this holiday season.

Volunteer: Help collect and sort gifts at the Joy Drive or fill out a holiday card for a child at a participating location of your choice.

Annual District 4 Pajama Giveaway

Help us keep kids warm by donating for our Third Annual District 4 Pajama Giveaway

The District 4 tradition continues this year as we once again partner with local schools to deliver warm pajamas to kids for the holidays. We had an incredible response to our request for donations during our pajama drives during the last two years, delivered pajamas to nearly 150 kids last year, and are asking for your help through pajama donations this year. 

Pajamas are a way for kids to express themselves, keep them cozy and warm, make them feel secure, and even lower risk of cold or flu. Donating a pair of pajamas will make a world of difference for a child in your neighborhood during the frigid winter months.

We request new with tags or new in package pajamas in any kids’ size 5-18, or adult sizes small through XXL for older kids. They can be footy pajamas, night gowns, two-piece pajamas, flannel, plaid, plain, with popular characters, for boys or girls or gender neutral.

Please bring or have your donations shipped to the Berryessa Union School District office, c/o District 4 Pajama Program, 981 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131.

E-commerce sites such as amazon.com, target.com and Costco.com make it simple to purchase and have pajamas delivered directly, but you can personally drop off if you prefer. Feel free to attach a holiday greeting note to your gift for the recipient.

You may also contact the Council District 4 office at 408-535-4904 if you need guidance with your donation or if you want to make a cash or gift card donation to the District 4 Pajama Program instead.

How To Report A Crime Anonymously

Reporting crimes, regardless of their magnitude, is vital for maintaining public safety and promoting a secure community. By reporting both minor and major crimes, individuals contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the local crime landscape. This valuable information assists the police department in strategically allocating resources and determining where to increase patrols or improve surveillance. Detecting patterns of criminal activity becomes more feasible with a higher volume of reported incidents, enabling law enforcement to respond effectively and implement proactive measures to deter crime. Ultimately, reporting crimes empowers communities to actively participate in making their neighborhoods safer and more resilient against criminal activities.

Click the link below to report a crime. Hopefully you don't have a crime to report right now, but you might want to click the button and bookmark the page it takes you to.

Volunteer In Your Community

Volunteer Opportunities: 

If you are interested in volunteering, we are always in need of volunteers for a wide array of events that take place in District 4! Please consider helping out your community and joining us!

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

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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.

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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.

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