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Hi Neighbors,
Our Budget Breakfast at the Evergreen Branch Library kicked off our budget season alongside engaged neighbors who voiced their District 8 priorities for next year's budget. From funding for youth to blight reduction, it was a pleasure to hear everyone share what matters to them. If you missed the meeting but want to see the presentation click here.
Last week, the City Council held a Budget Priority Study Session, where my Council colleagues and I heard the preliminary General Fund forecast and potential budget balancing strategies for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and beyond. Although the City is grappling with a major deficit for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, I am committed to protecting city services for our community.
I’m encouraged by the administration's commitment to addressing our deficit creatively, and I look forward to engaging with my colleagues on the dias as we navigate this budget cycle.
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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Exclusive SJSU Ticket Offer for District 8 Residents
Join us on Tuesday, February 25 at the SJSU Event Center as the San Jose State Spartans take on the Las Vegas Rebels.
Click here for access to the Buy One, Get One ticket offer for District 8 residents.
Cheer on our local athletes and join Councilmember Candelas as he receives an exclusive San Jose State Basketball jersey.
Game starts at 7pm, so bring your SJSU gear and we'll see you then!
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Litter Cleanup at Groesbeck Hill Park
Saturday March 1st
10am
Join the Evergreen Leadership Neighborhood Association for a beautification of our community!
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American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Evergreen Village Square
The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Village Square Branch Library on Friday, April 18!
Donations are accepted by scheduled appointment only
Make an appointment today by clicking the link 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.
Mar. 16, June 15, July 20, Sept. 21, Oct. 19 & Dec. 21
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Community Swearing-In Celebration
Over 150 neighbors and community members joined us at my alma mater, Evergreen Valley High School, for our Community Swearing-In Celebration!
Thank you to everyone who believed in me and our shared vision for District 8. I look forward to the next four years as your Councilmember!
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American Heart Month
We proudly proclaimed February as American Heart Month alongside Mayor Matt and the American Heart Association. Additionally, the City Hall Tower was lit red to raise awareness for heart health until February 23rd! Let’s commit to healthier hearts and stronger communities.
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Lunar New Year
Many Lunar New Year events took place throughout the months of January and February! It was honor to ring in the Year of the Snake with our community!
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Dumpster Day
Cleaner communities start with you! Every Dumpster Day helps reduce the amount of illegal dumping in our neighborhoods, and this event couldn't have been possible without the partnership of the Evergreen Leadership Neighborhood Association
Sign up for Dumpster Day email reminders here!
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City Hall Update
Last week, the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee heard a status report on citywide sustainable park maintenance, including current service levels and areas of improvement.
As a frequent visitor of our community parks, I don't believe the scores from the status report accurately reflect the quality of our parks. I have seen firsthand the overgrown weeds, uncleared paths, and broken amenities. Neighbors have also come to my office sharing these same experiences.
Only 292 park users responded to the city-wide survey, a small amount given how large our City is and how many parks we have.
I know that we have highly-engaged neighborhood associations and community members that would love to give their input directly to PRNS staff. Therefore, I recommended that PRNS staff leverages our partnerships to their fullest potential, and build a bigger and more accurate pool of feedback for next year's report.
As always, I am committed to advocating for continued development and maintenance of our parks. Stay tuned for another update after the City Council study session on April 8, 2025.
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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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Apply to the City of San Jose Boards and Commissions
Are you interested in serving on a Board or Commission for the City of San Jose?
Click here for more details and submit your application!
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Climate Smart Survey
Climate Smart San José is conducting their Annual Survey to gather insights that will strengthen outreach strategies supporting residents in climate action and greenhouse gas reduction. This brief survey, which takes about five minutes to complete, helps Climate Smart San José refine their programs to reduce air pollution, conserve water, and improve the quality of life across the city.
The survey is available in multiple languages here and will remain open until March 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
All responses will remain anonymous unless participants choose to enter the prize drawing.
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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Access for All Scholarship
The Happy Hollow Park & Zoo offers discounted rates for families receiving government assistance, such as Medical, food stamps, WIC, etc. Access for All provides four discounted tickets at $4 each. Guests can receive this discounted rate every time they visit HHPZ!
Learn more about the program here!
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For three decades, the Growing Up in America - GUA Contest has been a celebration of creativity, self-expression, and cultural identity in the Bay Area. Hosted by AACI in partnership with NBC Bay Area, this annual art, essay, and video contest provides a platform for K-12 students from nine counties to share their unique stories, voices, and perspectives. Since its origination, the contest has evolved to include students from all cultural backgrounds, reflecting AACI's expanded mission over the years to serve people of all ethnic backgrounds.
This year’s theme is FACING MY FEARS, and it encourages participants to reflect on and share their understanding of fear, explore the differences between healthy and unhealthy fears, and learn ways to manage their own fears.
Submission forms will be open on March 1, 2025. All entries are due by March 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST. Submissions must be made online through the website: www.aaci.org.
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Durante tres décadas, el Concurso Growing Up in America - GUA ha sido una celebración de la creatividad, la autoexpresión y la identidad cultural en el Área de la Bahía. Organizado por AACI en asociación con NBC Bay Área, este concurso anual de arte, ensayo y video proporciona una plataforma para que los estudiantes de K-12 de nueve condados compartan sus historias, voces y perspectivas únicas.
El tema de este año es ENFRENTAR A MIS MIEDOS, y anima a los participantes a reflexionar y compartir su comprensión del miedo, explorar las diferencias entre miedos saludables y no saludables, y aprender maneras de manejar sus propios miedos.
El concurso estará abierto el 1 de marzo de 2025. Todas las inscripciones deben presentarse antes del 15 de marzo de 2025, a las 11:59 PM PST. Las presentaciones deben hacerse en línea a través del sitio web: www.aaci.org.
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Student Fair in District 8
ACI Youth Programs is hosting their 5th annual SLAM (Sports, Leadership, Arts, and Media) Student Fair which will be held on Saturday, March 22nd from
1 PM – 4 PM at the East Valley Family YMCA.
This event is recommended for students between the ages 12-18, but families are welcome to join if they have a teen within that age range. The SLAM Student Fair will give youth an opportunity to connect with other peers, community leaders, and community organizations with interactive activities, speaker presentations, and raffle prizes.
Register for this FREE event here!
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Cash for College Workshops
Financial aid applications are now required for seniors to graduate in California, making it more important than ever to provide accessible resources for completing the FAFSA and California Dream Act Application (CADAA). To support this effort, we’re hosting Cash for College workshops across San Jose.
These workshops are designed to provide hands-on assistance to seniors and their families with financial aid applications and college planning.
Register here
Key Dates to Know:
- Priority Deadline for State Aid: March 3, 2025
- California Community College Students Deadline: September 2, 2025
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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 is open!
Click here for more information!
Facebook: FirstTeeSV
Instagram: @firstteesv
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Las inscripciones estan abiertas!
¡Haga clic aquí para obtener más información!
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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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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! | | | | |
