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District 4 Night at Christmas in the Park TONIGHT!

Join us TONIGHT, December 14th from 6-8pm for District 4 Night at Christmas in the Park! Featuring performances from members of the D4 Community including:

Shao Violin and Viola Studio • PHHS Lion Dance Club • PHHS Las Mariposas • PHHS Vietnamese Student Association • Lucas Tecson • Mia Rios

Get there early and enjoy some churros, hot chocolate, and all the Christmas in the Park traditions!

Christmas in the Park takes place at Plaza De Caesar Chavez Park, 194 S. Market Street, in downtown San José.

Check out our video from last year's District 4 Night at Christmas in the Park!

BUSD Board Meeting

Last night, I attended the BUSD board meeting where I was very excited to announce grants we were giving to four of the district’s schools! It was also great to chat with friends and colleagues that I served and worked with for 12 years prior to being elected to City Council. As always, it felt like coming home.

Santa Visits Alviso 2023 - Recap

Celebrating 40 years of Santa Visits Alviso Foundation! This incredible organization has now given out over $1.3 million in scholarships local students. Once again, hundreds of people came to enjoy the holiday atmosphere and receive free toys from Santa. I also presented a commendation from the city to foundation co-founder Judy Santiago, who’s still going strong as Mrs. Claus!

44th Annual MLK Luncheon

The Legacy of the Dream Continues.

44^th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon on Monday, January 15, 2024, from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. This special event will be held at San Jose State University Ballroom.

Free Junk Pick Up!

We could all use a little extra space around the house this time of year, if you've got junk and clutter in your garage or yard, take advantage of this great FREE service from the City of San José! Make an appointment to get rid of old appliances and furniture, mattresses, and more. It's easy, just fill out a short form online, move your stuff to the curb, and a truck will come and take it all away!

Vine Church Winter Wonderland

Vine Church Winter Wonderland was a burst of Christmas cheer and it was my pleasure to present their incredible leadership team with a commendation from the City of San José, acknowledging all of the great work they do for our community.

Beautify SJ Grant Program

The City of San José is committed to supporting residents in their efforts to beautify their neighborhoods and create a cleaner and more vibrant San José.

The mission of the BeautifySJ Grant Program is to support residents’ efforts at reclaiming their public space and to empower residents to aesthetically demonstrate their pride in our City. The City believes that the power to shape the future of our neighborhoods lies in strengthening the civic participation of our residents. 

The BeautifySJ Grant Program provides funds (from $300 up to $5,000) for neighborhood clean-up efforts, beautification projects and neighborhood engagement opportunities in San José.

Beautification Projects

ADOPT-A-PARK: Adopt-A-Park is a one-year commitment to help with picking up litter, removing graffiti, removing weeds, and trimming bushes

LANDSCAPING: Landscaping (design, planting, trimming, mulching) in public spaces and city parks

GARDEN SPOTS: A Garden Spot is a small area in a City of San José park, where residents register to plant and maintain a flower garden. Garden Spots can be community projects. 

NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP: Dumpster Days, Litter Pick-Ups, Graffiti Abatement

PLANTING: Planting of trees and/or any other type of planting. 

Neighborhood Quality of Life & Neighborhood Organization Building Events/Projects

NEIGHBORHOOD-LED EVENTS: National Night Out, Cultural Festivals, Community Building Events, public safety activities, neighborhood celebrations, community projects, etc. 

NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION SUPPORT: Newsletters, PO Boxes, United Neighborhoods of Santa Clara County Membership Fees, special events insurance, association web pages/domains. 

ONE-DAY VOLUNTEER EVENT AT A PARK: Your neighborhood group can work with Parks Division Volunteer Management Unit to choose a project based on the number of participants and the work that is needed. 

Neighborhood Support & Capacity Building Events/Activities

NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATION: Connecting neighborhood leaders to City Council and City of San José staff. Communicating and sharing resources, including funding opportunities. Conducting outreach to identify neighborhood leaders, in Equity PriorityCommunities to establish new emerging groups. Communicate and coordinate BeautifySJ funded projects thatenable multiple groups to better utilize resources. Conducting outreach to community members to foster greater engagement in joining or establishing neighborhood groups where there are no groups.

CAPACITY BUILDING: Regular engagement meetings with emerging groups and neighborhood associations to provide coaching on how to develop Bylaws, meeting agendas, and grant proposals. Provide neighborhood groups with “How toGuides” for Beautification projects. Support residents, emerging groups and associations by providing language interpretation services.

How To Apply

The BeautifySJ Grant Application is available at grants.sanjoseca.gov

Mark Your Calendar! Vote March 5th!

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

Nonpartisan Offices

• City of San José Mayor and City Council Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
• 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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