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Hi Neighbors,
My heartfelt thoughts go out to the individuals and families affected by the Southern California fires.
With increasing droughts and rising temperatures, the reality is that fire season in California is year-round. As wildfires become more frequent and intense, it is imperative that all of our neighbors have a plan and are prepared.
The San Jose Fire Department has various resources available for the public. From fire-resistant landscaping to insurance preparedness, there is an abundance of information available to protect you and your loved ones.
Additionally, the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council provides education and project assistance to communities residing in vulnerable areas, like the East Foothills, to increase wildfire survivability.
On a more positive note, The Villages Community has taken an active role on emergency preparedness. And this month, they were recognized as the first FireWise USA community in San Jose, making them the largest community in Santa Clara County to receive this certificate! Kudos for ensuring our neighbors are prepared.
My office is always here to support.
It is my pleasure and privilege to serve as your City Councilmember,
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Domingo Candelas
City of San José District 8
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Learn more about our community work and accomplishments in my past newsletters from February 2023 onward, which provide a wealth of information including updates on legislation, community events, and important issues like the City budget, public safety, homelessness and more.
Please share this with your neighbors and let them know what's happening in my district. They can sign up by following this link.
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Community Swearing-In Celebration
Join me in celebrating our victory on Friday, February 7th at my alma mater, Evergreen Valley High School!
Ceremony starts at 6pm, with doors opening at 5:30pm.
RSVP here!
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Budget Breakfast
Saturday, February 8, 2025
10am-11:30am
Evergreen Branch Library Community Room
Come learn about the City's budget outlook and voice your opinion on issues that matter to you over breakfast with your neighbors!
For more information and to RSVP, click here
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Councilmember Candelas at the Farmers' Market
Evergreen Village Square
10am-12pm
Stop by and share your thoughts and questions with me at the Farmer's Market. Part of empowering our families and creating stronger neighborhoods is addressing your concerns and connecting you with the available resources!
No appointments are needed.
Feb. 16, Mar. 16, June 15, July 20, Sept. 21, Oct. 19 & Dec. 21
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AACSA's MLK Luncheon
It was an honor to attend the African American Community Service Agency's 45th Annual MLK Luncheon and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As he once said, "The time is always right to do what is right." Congratulations to all the award recipients for their commitment to justice and service.
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Senior Scam Stopper
Our Senior Scam Stopper at the Atria Evergreen Valley was a great success, providing valuable tools and resources to help protect our seniors from scams and fraud.
Thank you to all who attended and to our amazing partners, the Contractors State License Board, San Jose Police Department and California Department of Insurance, for empowering our community to stay informed and safe!
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Community Clean-up at Lake Cunningham
Beautifying our community cannot happen without the help of our neighbors who volunteer their time to help! Thank you to Mayor Matt Mahan for your partnership.
A special thank you to Arvind and Ashok from the Native Plant Society for lovingly maintaining the Native Garden. I had the opportunity to present the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the Native Plant Society with a commendation the same week as our clean-up!
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Strengthening Our Immigrant Communities
Every resident should be able to trust their local government and feel confident in their public safety officers. Which is why I worked with my colleagues, Councilmembers Ortiz, Cohen, and Campos, to put together a memo that ensures we continue to safeguard the rights of our residents, regardless of immigration status.
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Public Safety Update
This week, San Jose Police Chief Paul Joseph announced the arrest of three suspects linked to dozens of burglaries targeting the Asian American community in San Jose and other cities in the South Bay.
One of the suspects was identified through the use of a home doorbell camera. Therefore, I highly encourage our neighbors who have doorbell cameras to register for SJPD's C.A.M. Program.
Through the program, SJPD will be able to directly contact CAM registrants who are using video in an area in which a crime occurred. Police would ask CAM registrants to check their video surveillance system for a specific date and time for video that may show activity involved with a crime, such as a getaway car or the direction that a person of interest was headed.
Click here to learn more about the program, including how to register!
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City Hall Update
On January 28th, the City Council will be appointing an interim Councilmember for District 3 from the list of final candidates: Robert Staedler, Carl Eugene Salas, Baltazar Lopez, Danielle Marie Christian, and Jahmal Williams.
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Art Classes at the Evergreen Village Square
Interested in channeling your inner artist?
Visit the VE Art Studio or click here to learn more about their class offerings!
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The Art of Living is hosting a series of 75 minute workshops to get the chance to pause, take a breath and clear your mind with the help of a calming breathing technique and a guided meditation.
More info available here!
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In-person Yoga Breath Meditation Workshop
The Art of Living is also hosting in-person meditation workshops at Valley Oak Montessori School every Saturday and Sunday at 9:15am!
Click here for more info!
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2025 Youth in Action & Parents In Action Conference
"Breaking Cycles and Connecting Generations"
Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence (NDS) invites you to our 5th Annual Youth in Action Conference and the 2nd Annual Parents In Action Conference—an empowering event designed to connect, heal, and uplift our community! Be part of a movement dedicated to ending domestic violence once and for all.
Youth register for FREE here!
Adults register for FREE here!
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Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence (NDS) te invita a nuestra 5ª Conferencia Anual Jóvenes en Acción y Padres En Acción—¡un evento lleno de empoderamiento diseñado para conectar, sanar y elevar a nuestra comunidad! Sé parte de un movimiento dedicado a poner fin a la violencia doméstica de una vez por todas.
Jóvenes registrate gratis aqui!
Adultos registrate gratis aqui!
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First Tee - Silicon Valley Spring Class Registration
Registration opens on February 19, 2025 at 11am.
Click here for more information!
Facebook: FirstTeeSV
Instagram: @firstteesv
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Las inscripciones se abren el 19 de febrero de 2025 a las 11 de la mañana.
¡Haga clic aquí para obtener más información!
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Apply for the California E-Bike Incentive and get up to $2,000 for an e-bike! In order to apply, you need to be 18 or older, a California resident and, able meet the household income requirements. Click here to learn more.
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Solicite el incentivo para bicicletas eléctricas de California y obtenga hasta $2, 000 para una bicicleta eléctrica. Para poder aplicar, usted necesita ser un residente de California de 18 años o más y cumplir con los requisitos de ingresos del hogar. Visite aquí para obtener más información.
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hãy đăng ký chương trình California Electric-Bike và nhận lên tới $2,000 để nhận được một chiếc xe đạp điện! Để đăng ký, họ cần phải là cư dân tiểu bang California, từ 18 tuổi trở lên, và đáp ứng các yêu cầu về thu nhập hộ gia đình.
Nhấp vào đây để biết thêm thông tin.
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Project Foodbox for Medi-Cal Members
Click here to get more info!
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Upgrading from old gas appliances to electric ones doesn’t just make your home more efficient and comfortable—it also improves air quality and reduces pollution. Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, San José Clean Energy’s EcoHome Rebate and Payment Plan can help you make the switch. Learn more and apply today!
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Actualizando los electrodomésticos antiguos de gas por otros eléctricos no solo hace que su hogar sea más eficiente y cómodo, sino que también mejora la calidad del aire y reduce la contaminación. Ya sea propietario o inquilino, San José Clean Energy EcoHome Reembolso y Plan de Pago puede ayudarlo a hacer el cambio.
¡Obtenga más información y presente su solicitud hoy!
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Nâng cấp từ các thiết bị gas cũ sang các thiết bị điện không chỉ làm cho ngôi nhà của quý hiệu quả và thoải mái hơn, mà còn cải thiện chất lượng không khí và giảm ô nhiễm. Cho dù quý là chủ nhà hay người thuê nhà, chương trình Hoàn Tiền và Kế Hoạch Thanh Toán EcoHome của San José Clean Energy có thể giúp quý vị thực hiện việc chuyển đổi.
Tìm hiểu thêm và đăng ký ngay hôm nay! SanJoseCleanEnergy.org/vi/giam-gia-ecohome
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Computer & Digital Skills Classes and 1:1 Support
Build your digital skills by attending in-person or virtual classes in multiple languages offered by the San Jose Public Library!
For in-person class times, Click here!
Interested in virtual classes? Click here!
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Valley Water's Essential Tips to Get Flood Ready
1. Develop an emergency plan: An essential step toward being flood ready is preparing for an emergency. Discuss with members of your household what to do during a disaster. Identify emergency contacts in and out of town and a caretaker for individuals with special needs and pets. Please visit ready.gov/plan for more details.
2.Put your 3-day emergency kit together: Create an emergency kit with tools, supplies, non-perishable food, and water (3 gallons per person). For a detailed list of recommended supplies, please visit ready.gov/kit.
3. Download disaster and emergency apps: Sign up for Santa Clara County’s official emergency alert and warning system, AlertSCC. Use the information provided by AlertSCC to get the most up-to-date information on emergencies and disasters happening in your area.
4. Know your flood risk: To find out if you live in a high-risk flood zone, visit valleywater.org/floodzone. To check whether your house or business is in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and learn how to interpret FEMA flood maps, please visit the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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5. Get flood insurance ahead of time: Most homeowner's and renter’s insurance policies don’t cover damage from natural disasters such as floods. Visit floodsmart.gov to learn about flood insurance policies.
6. Protect your home from flood threats: Valley Water offers free, filled sandbags for residents of Santa Clara County. Sandbag distribution sites can be found here.
7. Keep debris and trash out of our streams: Healthy, flowing creeks reduce flood risks by carrying stormwaters away from properties and roads. Report blockages like wood or debris and dumping in creeks to the Valley Water Watersheds Operations & Maintenance hotline at 408-630-2378 or through Access Valley Water.
8. Avoid floodwaters - Turn around, don’t drown: Understand shallow flooding risks - never walk or drive through flooded areas, no matter how shallow.
9.Build responsibly in floodplains:
Construction within Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) zones require special permits. Learn more at valleywater.org/floodready.
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Do you need health insurance enrollment assistance?
Our community partner, Latinas Contra Cancer, is ready, willing, and happy to help anyone in the community who needs health insurance, ONE on ONE.
They help evaluate eligibitlity for Covered California and Medi-Cal. They navigate the system and help from beginning to end with each application, in any language.
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¿Necesita asistencia para la inscripción de seguro médico?
Nuestro socio comunitario, Latinas Contra Cáncer, está listo, dispuesto y feliz de ayudar a cualquier persona en la comunidad que necesite seguro médico
Ayudan a evaluar la elegibilidad para Covered California y Medi-Cal. Navegan por el sistema y ayudan de principio a fin con cada aplicación, en cualquier idioma.
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CalKIDS is a program from the State of California that funds up to $1,500 in free money for newborns and eligible low-income public school students to save for college and career training.
Visit here to learn more!
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CalKIDS es un programa del Estado de California que financia hasta $1,500 en dinero gratis para niños recién nacidos o estudiantes elegibles de escuelas públicas de bajos ingresos para ahorrar para la universidad y la capacitación profesional.
¡Visita aquí para aprender más!
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To learn more about free legal services through the Elevate Community Center, click here! | | | | |
