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Paving Update On Some D4 Roads

The Department of Transportation has made great strides in their efforts to Pave San Jose! Many miles of roads have been resurfaced and many more improvements are soon to come. A few projects have had to be pushed back as scheduling for next year is completed. Streets in District 4 that will be deferred are Fortune Dr, Concourse Dr, Qume Dr, and Commerce Dr, which are shown on the map below. DOT originally planned on repaving these streets in Summer 2024; however, due to unforeseeable conflicts with multiple development projects in the vicinity, we must defer them to a later year. The construction of development projects in this area will take place as soon as 2024 until 2025 timeframe with extensive civil works such as utility connection trenching and frontage improvements. Deferring these streets to a later time will not only help protect the City's investment in pavement maintenance but also enhance public perception once everything is completed.

These streets will be placed on the next possible paving year once these development projects are completed, tentatively 2025-2026 timeframe. The rest of 2024 streets in D4 is currently still on track for maintenance as planned and can be viewed at https://gis.sanjoseca.gov/maps/paveprojects/ under 'Pavement Maintenance 2019-2025' tab.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley

Join us for the Gift Drive on December 7th

4:00pm – 6:00pm

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.

San Jose Grows Ride Sharing E-Bike Fleet

This afternoon my colleagues and I got a chance to take a few of the new Lyft e-bikes for a spin around city hall! We now have a fleet of over 1,700 e-bikes available for residents. In an expansion of the ridesharing network, e-bikes are being made available to more people who've recently transitioned from unsheltered homelessness to stable housing, as well as more students and employees working in Downtown San Jose.

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.

Another Litter Pick-Up Event In The Bag

Big thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who came out to get "trashy" with us at our October 28th Litter-Pick Up Event around Commodore Park! If you're interested in signing up to participate in our next clean up event please email Angela Padrigal in my office!

VTA Open House

Affirmed Housing Group and the Santa Clara Transportation Authority (VTA) invite you to join our in-person community open house to discuss the proposed Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) at VTA’s Berryessa/North San Jose Transit Center.

Drop in between 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15. This open house will provide an opportunity to learn more about the project and Affirmed’s vision for this development. Topics of discussion will include the Berryessa/North San Jose Transit Center Access Study and recommendations for improvement of public transit routes within the area.

This open house event will provide a platform to share your questions and feedback during the planning of this development. Have your voice heard and help shape your neighborhood! We encourage you to register prior to the event to receive reminders and project information via email.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Celebrating Entrepreneurs in San José

Take part in National Entrepreneurship Month this November by attending this free event that will provide the resources to start your business in San José.  

Hear inspiring stories from local business owners on their entrepreneurial journey and visit stations each with experts on the ten steps to start your business.   

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and celebrate the recipients of the City’s Business of the Year awards.   

Lunch will be provided. Live interpretation in Spanish, Vietnamese or Chinese is available upon request - Answer 'yes' to interpretation when registering. 

Please visit Exploring Entrepreneurship Tickets, Thu, Nov 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite to register today! 

America Recycles Day!

American Recycles Day on Nov. 15 is a nationally recognized-day dedicated to increase recycling awareness and sustainability! You can participate on that day and afterwards by taking quizzes and increasing your recycling knowledge - helping to decrease dirtied materials in recycling containers in San José.

Youth Poets Anthology

We invite youth under 18 who live or go to school in Santa Clara County to submit to the Santa Clara County Youth Anthology: "Dreams for the Future" at HERE. We are collecting poetry and art submissions until March 31st at 11:59 pm. All submissions will be reviewed by the Youth Poets Laureate team for physical publishing and will potentially be featured in a county mural. Please contact Poetry Ambassador Sage Cobb at sagecobb42@gmail.com with questions.

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 over the summer, we are in need of volunteers for a wide array of events that take place in District 4! Please consider helping out your community.

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

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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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Who's making a big difference in our community? A great teacher, business owner, a police officer who goes beyond the call of duty. Maybe there's someone spending their free time organizing creek clean-ups or blanket drives for the unhoused... If you've got someone special in your neighborhood, let us know by nominating them to be a District Hero!