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Hi Neighbor,
The San José Police Department recently upgraded their camera registration system (CAM) to a newer program called Connect San Jose. This program is designed to elevate the City's emergency preparedness by allowing our police and fire department to better assess situations and rapidly respond to calls for service.
Residents and business owners are able to register the cameras on their property to notify officers that a camera is present in the area and they're able to easily request video evidence should an incident occur. Registering your cameras does not give the San José Police Department access to your live feed!
But, if you'd like to integrate your camera feed to SJPD's Real Time Intelligence Center, you can give the police department direct access to camera live feeds in case of an emergency near you. Additionally, businesses who integrate their camera feed may be eligible for a $450 reimbursement after purchasing a CORE connection device online.
If you have any questions regarding the Connect San José program, reach out to my team at district8@sanjoseca.gov!
Update: Thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of the San José Police Department, I am grateful to report that the suspects involved in the recent violent assault and robbery of Kim Hung Jewelry have been arrested. This incident has been deeply concerning, and my heart goes out to everyone that has been impacted by this brazen violence. While there is still more work on this case, the rapid response by our investigators demonstrates our strong commitment to public safety in San José.
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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Fall Family Festival
Lake Cunningham
Saturday, October 25
10am-2pm
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Pumpkin Paint Night
Feeling spooky? Visit the Evergreen Community Center for their Pumpkin Paint Night! Registration is open; visit sjregistration.com to secure your spot!
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Crossing with Council
SJPD's School Safety Unit invited me to Tom Matsumoto Elementary to help our community safely cross the street to get to school!
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Councilmember Ortiz and I proclaimed September 15th through October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of San José. We invited San José State's Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center to accept the proclamation for their events that celebrate Latinx cultures and contributions, foster dialogue and community, and showcase the people and organizations shaping our future.
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City Council Invocations
September is District 8's Invocation month!
The invocation is a tradition and integral component of city council meetings, aimed at setting a positive and reflective tone before the commencement of official business.
This year, we hosted the Evergreen Studio of Music & The Arts, Art of Living Foundation, Robert Davis from the San José Earthquakes, and poet laureate Tshaka Campbell.
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International Walk to School Day
October 1st is International Walk to School Day! District 8 celebrated by hosting 'Coffee at a Crosswalk' at Ida Jew Academy and Valle Vista Elementary.
By hosting events like these, we hope to increase pedestrian safety in our school zones, while also encouraging our community to walk or bike to school!
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Music in the Villages
The Villages community came out in full-swing to hear Sonic Addiction's classic rock covers! This event featured a special appearance from SJPD officers and the Crime Prevention ice cream truck.
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Visit SJEggrolls!
SJ Eggrolls is a family-owned business in District 8 that specializes in netted eggrolls!
Ever since opening their brick-and-mortar in late 2024, they have been serving warm and crispy eggrolls, boba drinks, and banh khot (Vietnamese mini pancakes with shrimp)
Fun Fact: we served their shrimp eggrolls during my Swearing-in Community Celebration back in February!
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District 8 Small Business Spotlight Suggestions
Fill out the form here!
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This week, the San José City Council adopted the City Council's Focus Areas for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The Focus Areas are about making sure we address what matters most to residents. The five focus areas are:
- Increasing Community Safety;
- Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness;
- Cleaning Up Our Neighborhoods
- Growing Our Economy; and
- Building More Housing.
You can read more about the Focus Areas in the 2025 Semi-Annual Status Report.
The San José City Council also voted unanimously to approve an ordinance prohibiting law enforcement officers from concealing their identities in the City of San José. This ordinance will require officers to show visible forms of identification, such as their badge and identification numbers, and prohibit personal disguises while interacting with the public during their line of duty. Moving forward, the San José Police Department will establish an expedited response protocol focused on investigating reports of impersonation. Through these efforts, we can rebuild our trust in the community and enhance safety. (Talk about the public safety aspect of this, touch upon why we enacted this ordinance in the first place. Emphasize that it will help create a safer community by building trust between our residents and law enforcement.)
The City of San José and the San José Police Officers' Association finalized their collective bargaining agreement, effective this year through September 30, 2028. All officers will receive an overall 15% pay increase, granted gradually over the course of the agreement.
The first raise would be a 7% increase effective for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The following pay raise will be a 5% increase for the 2026-2027 fiscal period and a final 3% increase for the 2027-2028 fiscal year.
Executing the pay increases of this agreement will contribute to the SJPD's competitive benefits; working as a recruitment and retainment tool to expand and strengthen our workforce.
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Building strong neighborhoods starts with you! Joining a neighborhood association not only builds community block by block, but it also brings critical information to the forefront as I draft policy and fight for dollars in the budget. As a councilmember, I rely on the eyes and ears of each resident, and your collective voices take shape in the form of neighborhood groups.
Here is a list of active neighborhood associations in District 8:
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Welch Park - Between Ocala Ave., King Rd & Tully Rd.
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Norwood - Between Tully Rd, Ruby Ave, Norwood Ave & S. White Rd
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Meadowfair - Between East Capitol, Aborn Rd, S King Rd & Rigoletto Dr
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Creekside - Between San Felipe Rd & Cadwallader Ave
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Brahms/Edgeview - Between Rigoletto Dr, S King Rd, Tully Rd & Quimby Rd
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Silver Oak Estates - Silver Oak St, Rachaella Lane & Carmella Ct.
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Evergreen Leadership - Neighborhoods of Groesbeck, Hidden Glens, Pleasant Hills & Quimby
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Thompson Creek - E Capitol Expwy/Aborn Road/White Road/Quimby Road
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Brigadoon - E Capitol Expwy/Aborn Rd/Nieman Blvd/Wendover Lane/Baronet Ct/Yerba Buena Road/Silver Creek Road
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District 8 Community Roundtable - District-wide
If you would like to get involved in your neighborhood association, or you do not see your neighborhood listed and would like to activate your neighborhood, please reach out to sachin.radhakrishnan@sanjoseca.gov
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ONGOING AND ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
• NEW TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONFIGURATION
Northbound Capitol Expressway Two Left Turn Lanes Closed at Ocala Avenue
Both left turn lanes will be closed, from northbound Capitol Expressway to westbound Ocala Avenue, until October 31, 2025. Follow detour signs.
• TURN RESTRICTION
Southbound Capitol Expressway to Eastbound Ocala Avenue
One left-turn lane remains open until June 2026.
• INTERSECTION CLOSURE - Overnight work
Cunningham Avenue and Capitol Expressway
- October 10th through October 14th
- dates and times are subject to change
Crews will construct the falsework bridge over Cunningham Ave, connecting the two sides of the superstructure. Temporary lane closures will begin at 9pm.
• INTERSECTION CLOSURE - Overnight Work
Story Road and Capitol Expressway
- Wednesday, October 8 through Wednesday, October 15
Expect noise, equipment mobilization, and dust. Temporary lane closures will begin at 9pm.
SAFETY REMINDERS
- Pay close attention to detour signs and lane closures
- Reduce speed through construction zones
- Avoid distractions such as mobile devices
- Use alternate routes when possible
DAY AND NIGHT WORK SCHEDULES
• Day crews work Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am through 5:00 pm
• Night crews work from Sunday night through Friday morning, from 10:00 pm through 7:00 am.
• Weekend day and night crews work as needed.
• Crew schedules and construction activities can change at any time.
*Construction activities can change at any time
| | Help keep our parks beautiful, healthy and safe. If you see any maintenance issues or other problems that are occurring in a San José park, please fill out the Park Concerns Form, call (408) 793-5510 or email Park.Concerns@sanjoseca.gov to report a concern. | | |
The City of San José is spreading the word about the 988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline. This lifeline gives you free, confidential, and compassionate emotional support when you need help. Contacting 988 connects you to a trained counselor who is here for you, no matter what you are going through. If you are feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, depression, or thoughts of self-harm, reach out to 988.
Click here to learn more about the 988 lifeline.
| | To learn more about free legal services through the Elevate Community Center, click here! | | |
Evergreen Blood Drive
The next Evergreen Blood Drive, sponsored by St. Francis of Assisi Parish, the Evergreen Church of Latter Day Saints, and the Stanford Blood Center, will be held on Saturday, October 25th from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm at the St. Francis of Assisi parish, Sandersfeld Hall. The event is open to the public and any and all eligible donors are encouraged to come by that Saturday and donate.
Folks are encouraged to sign-up in advance to minimize waiting times for all. Walk-ins are on a first-come, first-served basis. Go to
https://sbcdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/14373 to signup or to learn about eligibility.
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Become an Advocate Volunteer
Working with children in foster care can be tough and demanding, but it's also very impactful. As an Advocate Volunteer, you have the ability to help a foster child overcome the effects of having experienced abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. This can completely alter the life trajectory of a child.
SHOW UP for a foster child! Learn how you can make a difference in a foster child's life by attending a virtual volunteer info session.
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Project Foodbox for Medi-Cal Members
Click here to get more info!
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