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Hi Neighbors,
The Family Fall Festival at Lake Cunningham brought together hundreds of our neighbors, and it was just the beginning of the seasonal festivities. Over the next few weeks, we have the opportunity to come together as a community, honoring the rich cultural diversity that makes our district so special.
This season, we celebrate Halloween's spooky fun, the radiant lights of Diwali, and the honoring of our ancestors during Dia de los Muertos.
As we gather with our loved ones to celebrate these occasions, let us take pride in the traditions that connect us and safely take part in the festivities to ensure a fun and memorable experience.
If you're going trick-or-treating, please take steps to stay visible to drivers by carrying glow sticks or flashlights. Additionally, always use traffic signals and crosswalks, and look both ways before crossing.
Join me for a Dia de los Muertos Celebration at the Evergreen Village Square on Friday, November 1st at 5:30pm. Whether you're familiar with the Latin American holiday or learning about it for the first time, bring your family and friends for an evening of arts & crafts and a FREE movie showing of the family-favorite 'Coco'!
Lastly, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to to our fiscal sponsors and community partners who help make our events at Evergreen Village Square possible: Shapell Properties, Reyes Coca-Cola, and the District 8 Community Roundtable!
Best,
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Domingo Candelas
Councilmember, 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. Newsletters will be shared on a bimonthly cadence starting in May 2024.
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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Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Evergreen Village Square @ 5:30PM
Friday, November 1st
Join me for a Dia de los Muertos Celebration at the Evergreen Village Square on Friday, November 1st at 5:30pm!
Learn about and celebrate the Latin American holiday with arts & crafts, face painting by local business VE Art Studio, and a FREE showing of the movie 'Coco'.
Plus, an Aztec dance performance by Calpulli Ocelocihuatl at 6pm!
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Diwali Proclamation
San Jose City Council Chambers @ 1:30PM
200 E Santa Clara St.
Tuesday, October 29th
Join us for the upcoming Diwali Proclamation at San Jose's City Council meeting! Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and the celebration of positive energy.
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San Jose Veteran's Day Parade
Monday, November 11 @ 12pm
Downtown San Jose
The largest Veterans Day Parade in Northern California, honors all who served or are currently serving their country.
For more info, visit the website!
If you would like to be a part of this work and help the United Veterans Council of Santa Clara County preserve the San Jose Veterans Day Parade for years to come, reach out to their dedicated team and/or donate today.
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Councilmember Candelas at the Farmers' Market
@ Evergreen Village Square
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.
Every 3rd Sunday of the Month from 10AM - Noon
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Supporting the Smythe Clubhouse
Investing in our youth is one of the ways we can make a difference in our communities!
The Smythe Clubhouse recently received a generous grant from the Panda Cares Foundation, leading to a newly renovated room, and the Sharks Foundation revitalized the Clubhouse's Tealtop Street Hockey Court!
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Tommie Smith & John Carlos Day
In recognition of their courageous actions against racism when they won gold and bronze medals at the 1968 Olympics, the City of San José recognizes October 16th as Tommie Smith & John Carlos Day!
As a proud San Jose State alumnus, it was a surreal experience to meet
Dr. John Carlos.
Go Spartans!
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Neighborhood Beautification
Keeping our neighborhoods clean is a collective effort!
Many of our neighbors came out to Brigadoon Park for a dumpster day to help avoid illegal dumping or blight in our community.
Thank you to the Evergreen Leadership Neighborhood Association for hosting a litter pickup and pumpkin giveaway at Groesbeck Hill Park!
Together, we are fostering stronger and cleaner neighborhoods!
To sign up for future dumpster days, click here
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1,000+ Miles of Roads Paved!
Our Department of Transportation has successfully paved 1,000 miles of road since 2019!
During my time with State Senator Jim Beall, I worked to bring SB 1, the Road Repair & Accountability Act, to fruition and it feels like a full circle moment to see that our celebration of 1,000 miles completed comes from a portion of that funding.
Achievements like these would not be possible without the voters who approved Measure A devoted to specified public transit capital improvement projects and operations.
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E-Waste Drive at the Evergreen Village Square
This month, we held an E-waste drive at the Village Square Branch Library and our neighbors had the opportunity to safely discard of any electronics.
Huge thank you to the staff that helped make waste drop-off a seamless experience for our neighbors!
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City Hall Update
City Council Approves Paul Joseph as the new San José Police Chief
After a nationwide recruitment, the City Council has confirmed Paul Joseph as San José’s new Chief of Police.
Chief Joseph brings over 30 years of law enforcement experience. Chief Joseph has served as Acting Chief of Police since former Chief Anthony Mata’s retirement on March 31, 2024. He will officially start as the permanent Chief of Police on October 28, 2024.
Chief Joseph’s confirmation comes after a rigorous recruitment process. Community engagement was an integral and important part of that process. The City used a variety of outreach and engagement methods to seek input from community members and other key stakeholders. Those methods included a citywide anonymous online survey, six community meetings, key stakeholder focus groups and one-on-one sessions, a Police Department employee anonymous online survey and six meetings, and Mayor and City Council meetings.
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Road Repaving on San Felipe Road
I'm excited to share that the repaving on San Felipe Road has been completed!
Along with resurfacing, road markings, like crosswalks, are improved. This makes the lines brighter and more visible to drivers, improving the quality of life for everyone.
Several major and local streets are still scheduled for maintenance in 2025. Please view the GIS Pavement Projects Storymap for all updates and information.
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King Road Complete Streets Plan
The King Road Complete Streets Plan will make King Road, from Berryessa Road to East Capitol Expressway, a safer and more inviting place to walk, bike, and take public transit.
To learn more about the project, attend one of the upcoming community events and share your thoughts on the first draft design for the corridor.
This work is part of the City's Department of Transportation (DOT) Vision Zero Action Plan
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work2future Career Fair
Attend the Fall Career Fair hosted by work2future and San José City College!
Click here to register and to see more info!
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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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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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To learn more about free legal services through the Elevate Community Center, click here! | | | | |
