February 24, 2022
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ALUM ROCK PARK TURNS 150 YEARS YOUNG
March 13th marks the 150th anniversary of Alum Rock Park, one of the State's oldest, and I'd argue one of the State's best, public parks. Founded in 1872, the park has long been one of the Bay Area's most visited destinations and uniquely represents the intricate ecosystem of the Diablo foothills.
 
Nestled in a canyon in the Diablo Range, Alum Rock Park sits on 720 acres of and boasts over 13 miles of trails, including 6 miles of horse trails and 3 miles of bike trails. You can find detailed maps, along with more information about amenities, facilities and activities by going here.
The City will be celebrating Alum Rock Park's 150th Anniversary Marquee Saturday, May 14, 2022 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. We'll be reopening the visitor center and there will be live music, food trucks, a climbing wall, jump houses, large lawn games, and a mineral spring walk. Come celebrate with us!

Sincerely,
IN THIS EDITION
  • SAVE NEIGHBOR EVENT COMING TO BROOKTREE AREA
  • EAST SIDE EDUCATION FOUNDATION CRAB FEAST
  • CATALYTIC CONVERTER ETCHING AND PROTECTION PROGRAM
D4 SAFE NEIGHBOR PROGRAM IS BACK AT BROOKTREE ELEMENTARY
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.
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
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,
SJPD LAUNCHES CATALYTIC ETCH AND PROTECT PROGRAM
EAST SIDE EDUCATION FOUNDATION CRAB DINNER FUNDRAISER
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.
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!
DISTRICT 4 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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.

Contact Hugo Jimenez at Hugo.jimenez@sanjoseca.gov to learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities.
COVID 19 UPDATE
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)
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.
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.