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Hi Neighbors,
As we celebrate the holidays, it is important to remain safe and vigilant.
During this time of the year, there is an influx of mail and package deliveries. In order to deter mail and package theft, the USPS encourages residents to enable delivery alerts, put deliveries on hold if out of town, or even opting for in-person pickup at the Post Office.
If you have video cameras, the San Jose Police Department recommends focusing them on key areas: front door, driveway, street view, and side door. Additionally, you can partner with my office and the SJPD in fighting crime by registering your camera in the Camera Archive & Mapping (CAM) Program or by hosting a crime prevention meeting.
Lastly, be a responsible neighbor and avoid drinking and driving. On New Year's Eve, VTA will offer extended bus and light rail services. Additionally, ride share services are always a good option to safely get to/from your destination!
I wish you all a safe holiday season and a Happy New Year!
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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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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Senior Scam Stopper
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
2pm
Atria Evergreen Valley
Be prepared and learn how to protect yourself against common scams!
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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Hanukkah Proclamation
During the City Council meeting on December 10th, Councilmember Cohen and I recognized the cultural significance of Hanukkah.
Hanukkah serves as a time for families and friends to come together in celebration and to bask in the joy that comes with the holiday season.
Thank you to the members of The Villages Jewish Community for joining us and accepting the proclamation.
This year, Hanukkah is observed on December 25th through January 2nd. I wish everyone a Hanukkah that is filled with love, light, and peace.
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Santa at the Square
Santa Claus made his way to the Evergreen Village Square to meet our neighbors!
Thank you to Shapell Properties, Kensei Judo, VE Art Studio, and the Evergreen Coffee Company for their partnership. As well as the Evergreen Leadership Neighborhood Association, the District 8 Community Roundtable, and the Office of Supervisor Sylvia Arenas.
This is how we activate our public spaces and create stronger neighborhoods!
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Thomas P. Ryan Hall of Fame
As a proud graduate of Evergreen Valley High School and the East Side Union High School District, it is truly an honor to be inducted into the Thomas P. Ryan Hall of Fame. It was a privilege to be able to share this special moment with my family.
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Evergreen Park Community Clean-up
This month, we gave our beloved Evergreen Park some much-needed TLC! I joined the Parks and Recreation Volunteer Management Unit (including an adorable furry friend) in painting picnic tables and clearing out weeds.
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Welch Park NA's Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Our neighborhood associations and volunteers are an integral part of our community. I want to recognize the new and continuing members of the Welch Park Neighborhood Association board, and the amazing individuals and families who have played a vital role in building stronger neighborhoods.
Additionally, huge thank you to former president, Alberto, for his leadership and dedication to helping our community.
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District 8 Stage Night at Christmas in the Park
Overfelt High School's Folklorico La Raza brought the house down during the District 8 Stage Night at Christmas in the Park!
Thank you to all of the wonderful student performers who came out and displayed the vibrancy of Mexican culture!
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Commendation for Jim Beall
Having previously worked for Jim Beall during his time at the Senate, it was a surreal experience to present him with a commendation for his decades of public service.
At 28, he was the youngest person elected to the San Jose City Council where he championed parks, community centers, and transportation infrastructure. Jim Beall has mentored and guided students, young professionals, and public servants everywhere.
Thank you for a lifelong commitment to public service, Jim!
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King Road Complete Streets Plan
The City of San Jose is leading the King Road Complete Streets Plan, which is looking at various multimodal improvements along the King corridor (Berryessa to Capitol Expy).
One of the key improvements identified for the corridor are bus only lanes. The City originally proposed continuous bus lanes but received feedback from neighbors who were concerned about parking loss. The City took that feedback and developed revised concepts that removes the bus lanes from the two areas of concern: McKee-Alum Rock and Virginia-Tully.
If you want to leave feedback on the King Road Complete Streets Plan? Fill out a short form to submit a comment by Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
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Explore San José this holiday season and shop local!
Find your next holiday adventure with the City of San José’s shop local page highlighting one-of-a kind places to shop, dine and celebrate.
Check out the shop local guide here!
Holiday San José highlights more than 300 San José small businesses and cultural experiences in 12 shopping districts, including Tully Road, where residents and visitors can shop, dine, and celebrate with friends and family this holiday season.
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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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Security Camera Registration with the San Jose Police Department
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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Starting December 18 at 6pm, 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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A partir del 18 de diciembre a las 6pm, 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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Bắt đầu từ ngày 18 tháng 12 lúc 6 giờ chiều, 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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25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Stop The Violence Celebration
This two-day celebration honors Dr. King’s legacy and promotes peace, cultural appreciation, and community togetherness. PARTI is seeking enthusiastic student performers, workshop leaders, volunteers, and cultural dancers to represent their schools and showcase their talents and leadership.
For more details or to confirm student participation, please feel free to reach out to partiusa@gmail.com.
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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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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! | | | | |
