Hi Neighbors,

Thank you to all the friends, neighbors, and volunteers who helped make our Independence Day celebration at Lake Cunningham a success!

From its inception, our Independence Day celebration aimed to bring new resources into District 8 promoting a safe celebration for all to enjoy. It has been shown that officially sanctioned fireworks celebrations help reduce the occurrence of illegal fireworks and service calls during peak hours of the 4th of July celebrations. The success of these sanctioned events is only possible when we work together and collaborate as closely as possible with our first responders, especially our local firefighters, paramedics, and police officers.

As part of these celebrations, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many sacrifices and year-round contributions of our veterans, active military, and first responders. July 4th is a special holiday embodying American tradition and our country's rich history where we celebrate the start of our nation. These freedoms we enjoy are possible because of our heroes working to keep our nation, our neighborhoods, and its interests safe. Thank you to all our veterans, military, and first responders. If you want to help show your support, I encourage you to connect with a local organization such as the Veterans Supportive Services Agency (VSSA), and/or help share some of the local resources I have included under announcements in this newsletter.

Finally, I want to close with a special thank you to our San José Fire Department (SJFD) for their 24/7 vigilance during this recent heatwave. While a minor brush fire occurred in a controlled zone at Lake Cunningham during the fireworks show, many other fire incidents took place throughout the City that were not part of any controlled zones. That's why it's important to have sanctioned fireworks events under the guidance of our public safety professionals. If you or a neighbor witness any illegal fireworks exhibitions and are unable to report online through 3-1-1, please call 408-535-5600, or call 9-1-1 for any active emergencies.

Best,

Domingo Candelas

Councilmember, San José District 8

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.

Upcoming Events

Music in the Square

Evergreen Village Square from 6PM-8PM

Music in the Square continues through the end of August!! Join in on the fun and enjoy local music in the Evergreen Village Square.

See the setlist below!

Sign Up for D8 Dumpster Day Reminders

Sign Up Here

Stay connected with email reminders to dumpster days including

e-waste and donation collections.

District 8 Viva Parks!

August 13th @ Meadowfair Park from 6PM-8PM

Stop by one of our District 8 Viva Parks through August! All events start at 6pm. Movie nights are from 6pm to 10:30pm!

Councilmember Candelas at the Farmers' Market

@ Evergreen Village Square

Stop by and share your thoughts and questions with me at the Farmer's Market. No appointments are needed.

Every 3rd Sunday of the Month from 10AM - Noon

In the Community

1st Annual Fourth of July Fireworks at Lake Cunningham

That’s a wrap on the first annual Fourth of July Fireworks at Lake Cunningham! According to City staff, we had about 30,000 people in attendance!

A special thank you to all of the volunteers, resource partners, food vendors, sponsors, and partners. Together, they helped make this event possible. 

We hope to see everyone next Fourth of July!

Meadowfair Neighborhood Association Barbecue

So proud of the Meadowfair Neighborhood Association for

hosting a very successful first social event!

This was a big step for us all to celebrate the work accomplished over the past 6 months empowering neighbors and keeping our community safe. Excited to see what they’ll accomplish as they continue to grow.

Fire Preparedness Workshop at The Villages

Now more than ever, our neighbors need to be equipped with emergency and fire safety knowledge to protect our homes and loved ones. 

Thank you to the San José Fire Department for continuously partnering with my office for our fire safety workshops and this month, they demonstrated how to correctly use a fire extinguisher to the residents of The Villages! Thank you to Cal Fire and the Office of Emergency Management for teaching us about emergency preparedness plans!

Community Coffee with SJPD at Lion Plaza

I had a great time with neighbors, our wonderful SJPD officers, and the great members of the Tully Road Eastridge Business Association (TREBA) during this month's Community Coffee!

If you missed this one, stay tuned for our next one!

Meet District 8's New Planning Commissioner: Dilpreet Bhandal

Congratulations to Dilpreet, who was officially sworn into

office earlier in the month!

The Planning Commission acts as an advisory body and

makes recommendations to the City Council on various land use

policies in the City of San Jose! Thank you Dilpreet for your service

and commitment to our City. 

Announcements

Water activities are a great way to stay cool and enjoy time with your friends and your family. However, if you aren’t careful, someone you care about could get hurt—or even drown. According to the CDC, drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children ages 1–14, and swimming pools are where the majority of those fatalities occur.

Remember, when it comes to water safety, be proactive and stay vigilant. This will help ensure a pleasant but safe water experience for everyone. For more information about swimming pool safety, please visit the SJFD Water Safety page for more information.

Ready for a sun-filled summer adventure? CaliBunga San Jose is hiring for various positions! Apply here!