D4 SAFE NEIGHBOR PROGRAM IS BACK AT BROOKTREE ELELMENTARY |
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I'm excited to announce that we'll be holding our 3rd Safe Neighbor event in District 4! Join us for a free community safety event in partnership with the San Jose Police Department Crime Prevention Unit. We'll be focusing on a community effort to provide a more neighborhood-centric approach to public safety. The event will be held Saturday, March 12th from 10:30AM-Noon at Brooktree Elementary School. |
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Topics we'll be covering:
- Personal Safety
- Awareness of Surroundings
- Distractions that put us in Danger
- Suspicious Behavior
- Neighborhood Safety
- Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
- Reporting to Police
- Reporting other issues
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Once registered, we'll send you a confirmation email with more information.
Public safety is a team effort. My goal is to work toward a partnership between law enforcement and the community in order to establish trust. Also, by giving more and more residents of our neighborhoods safety training, we can all look out for each other and teach others the tools and knowledge needed to create a safer city.
I look forward to seeing you at the event!
Sincerely,
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- GARBAGE SERVICE AND RECYCLING TOWN HALL
- EAST SIDE EDUCATION FOUNDATION CRAB FEAST
- CATALYTIC CONVERTER ETCHING AND PROTECTION PROGRAM
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LET'S TALK TRASH!
How the new State law will affect our City's waste and recycling system.
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Our garbage service and recycling town hall is just 6 days away! Register now.
With the passing of SB 1383, a state law aimed at removing 75% of organic waste from our landfills by 2025, many residents are asking how this will affect their trash and recycling services. I thought this would be a great opportunity to share how the city is currently handling our garbage, how it gets sorted, and what happens to it once it's been processed. Join me for an in-depth discussion about what happens to the City's refuse and recycling.
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I invite you to join me for a virtual Town Hall meeting on February 23, at 6 pm. We'll also be joined by Valerie Osmond, Deputy Director of Integrated Waste Management for the City. Please follow the link below to register.
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SJPD LAUNCHES CATALYTIC ETCH AND PROTECT PROGRAM |
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EAST SIDE EDUCATION FOUNDATION CRAB DINNER FUNDRAISER |
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You're invited to join the East Side Education Foundation for safe and delicious meal. In light of the ongoing pandemic and county health orders, they're hosting another Grab-N-Go Crab Dinner on Saturday, March 19th.
For $75 a person, you'll get a feast with all the trimmings — including plenty of crab, sausage, pasta, and garlic bread. They're offering drive thru contactless pickup at the San José Scottish Rite Center from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
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In case you can't get there in person, they'll have a live feed from the drive thru line so you can meet the students they serve and the volunteers who make their work possible! 100% of the proceeds from this event will support East San José students through college savings accounts, scholarships, mentoring, and career counseling.
Not hungry? You can always make a tax-deductible donation here.
They hope you'll join them for dinner on March 19th. Thank you in advance for supporting East Side student success!
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CITY INITIATIVE SEEKS RESIDENTS TO LEAD CLIMATE-ACTION TEAMS |
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The City of San José is launching a new initiative that enables citizens to lead the fight against climate change and build community bonds. The campaign, called GoGreen Teams, is seeking resident leaders to inspire and facilitate climate action, disaster preparedness, and resilient neighborhoods in San José.
All you need is passion for a greener and better world. You will be provided with support and coaching to lead your GoGreen Team and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save water and money, and make our community more resilient. GoGreen Teams is offered in partnership with Community Climate Solutions, the creators of the City’s Climate Smart Challenge platform. |
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You can register HERE to learn more about becoming a GoGreen Teams Leader at one of the following virtual information sessions:
Feb. 16, 5-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 16, 6-8:00 p.m.
Feb. 17, 12-1:30 p.m.
Feb. 24, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 1, 5:30-7 p.m.
Think you’re ready to sign up? You can learn more and sign up to be a GoGreen Team Leader HERE.
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Although a lot of the improvements are scheduled to take place within eastern District 4 in the coming year, 2023 brings a large wave of improvements to North San Jose, most notably Zanker Road, the local streets in Alviso, and various other routes as seen below.
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DISTRICT 4 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED |
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Our goal is to provide the best possible service to our constituents in District 4. To achieve this, we host events regularly throughout the district and we need your help to make them successful.
Our staff can only do so much so we're asking for a helping hand. We're seeking volunteers willing to assist during monthly dumpster days, neighborhood cleanups and other community events. In return, you will get to spend time with other like-minded members of the community, interacting with your neighbors and learning about the important work the City of San Jose does for its residents.
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Whether you’re a student looking to earn service credit, a volunteer group looking for opportunities to lend a helping hand or an altruist who enjoys making a difference, we’d love to have you join us for a community event.
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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 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.
The full list of vaccine sites can be viewed here, and testing sites here. Please note that the sites listed below are drop-in only and have varied schedules. All sites have boosters available. Keep in mind that vaccination capacity may be limited at some vaccination sites. We encourage residents to make an appointment, if possible.
Vaccination Sites
· 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)
Testing Sites
· 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)
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School Site Testing
Again, we encourage school staff and families to register for weekly school site testing, especially during this winter 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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New Booster Mandate
The omicron variant is spreading rapidly, but those who are unvaccinated are a far greater risk of infection and hospitalization. In order to keep our health care system from being overwhelmed, we encourage all residents of San Jose 12 and older to get the booster shot when they are eligible. Beginning February 4, all attendees of events at large San Jose venues, including SAP Center, Center for Performing Arts, and the Convention Center, will be required to show proof of vaccination, including the booster (if eligible). Please take advantage of the vaccination locations listed above to get you and your family members up to date.
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