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National Night Out Was A Huge Success!

The first Tuesday of August is National Night Out. It’s a time for the entire community to come together and enjoy a summer evening with their neighbors and local officials. It was exciting to have so many neighborhoods hold their own events this year and I was able to attend nine events across District 4 and I had a really great time! It was nice to see folks connecting with members of the San Jose Police Department, enjoying activities and ice cream in the park, and of course, lots of friendly dogs.

You can set up an event in your neighborhood for next year, just get in touch with my team or go to the National Night Out Website to get started.

We were joined by Congressman Ro Khanna at Commodore Park.

SJPD Captain Gina Tibaldi met some future officers.

Grillin' at the Pennitencia Neighborhood Association event.

Assemblymember Alex Lee was also on hand at Commodore Park.

I had the honor of lighting the BBQ at the Courtyard Apartments event.

The prize wheel is always a big hit! We gave out tickets to the Santa Clara County Fair among other winnings.

Preserving Mobile Home Communities

It was my pleasure to attend the Westwinds Residents Organization annual meeting. WRO serves the residents of Silicon Valley Village, the largest mobile home park in San Jose and I gave them my assurance that their community is in no danger of being taken from them by developers. Preserving neighborhoods like this has to be a priority as we build a fair and equitable housing market.

Join Us For A Litter Pick-Up

Join us this Saturday, August 5th from 9AM-Noon to clean up the area around Hostetter and Capitol! We'll be meeting in the parking lot of Banh Mi Oven to gather our equipment, pickup sticks, gloves, etc, and fuel up on snacks and refreshments before heading out to clean up! Get in touch now if you'd like to join us!

Preparing for Wildfire Season

Preparing for wildfires – it’s a team effort 

August 1, 2023 – As the state continues to endure high temperatures, consumers must prepare for wildfires. The Department of Insurance is doing our part to protect consumers and businesses from wildfires. Last year Commissioner Lara introduced the Safer from Wildfires a ground-up approach to wildfire resilience with three layers of protection — for the structure, the immediate surroundings, and the community. 

Wildfire safety is a team effort that starts long before a fire happens. Here are steps you can take right now to be prepared and safer for wildfires: 

PREPARE FOR FIRE RISK 

• Use your smart phone to perform a home inventory to create a record of your belongings and store scans of important documents that you can easily access. 

• Locate your insurance papers and put them in a safe place or upload to an online location. 

• Consider comprehensive auto insurance, which can protect your vehicle in the event of wildfire. 

• Create a plan with your family to evacuate your home should wildfire strike and put together an emergency supply kit. 

DOING YOUR PART 

One way homeowners can do their part to protect their homes and communities before a fire is implement the actions in the Safer from Wildfires approach. There are 10 actions in total, and here are 3 low-cost steps you can take today to protect your home and save on insurance: 

• Keep embers out - Installing 1/16 to 1/8 inch noncombustible, corrosion-resistant metal mesh screens over attic vents can keep wind-blown embers out of your house. 

• Clear the first 5 feet -Removing greenery and replacing wood chips with stone or decomposed granite 5 feet around your home prevents fire from getting a foot in the door. 

• Be safer together - With Firewise USA, communities as small as 8 dwelling units or as big as 2,500 can create an action plan and start being safer together. Firewise USA is a nationally recognized program with proven results, sponsored by the National Fire Prevention Association. 

The more you do, the more you can save. Check out the Safer from Wildfires framework for more details. 

OTHER STEPS TO DO YOUR PART: 

• When directed to evacuate, don’t wait. Be ready to go and know what to do if you become trapped. 

• Sign up for text alerts about wildfires in your area, and know your community’s emergency response plan, evacuation orders and evacuation centers. 

• Check in on your friends and family. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Prepare for Wildfire - Ready for Wildfire 

Learn how to Start a Firewise Community 

Seeking D4 Representation for both the

San Jose Airport Commission and Parks Commissions

We’re looking for applicants to represent District 4 on both the San Jose Airport Commission as well as the Parks Commission. Want to help plan the future of our award winning travel hub, the beating heart of tourism and travel in the capital of the Silicon Valley? Have an interest in shaping the future of San Jose's parks? Click the link below for more.

Volunteer In Your Community

Volunteer Opportunities: 

If you are interested in volunteering over the summer, we are in need of volunteers for a wide array of events that take place in District 4! Please consider helping out your community.

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Angela Pedrigal, at angela.pedrigal@sanjoseca.gov for more information. 

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Easily Access City Services

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Rebates up to 90% for Your Building Upgrades!

Through the San José Energy Efficient Business Program, your business can receive rebates when you make certain energy-saving upgrades. These significant rebates (80-90% off!) help make the projects more affordable, and when you combine the rebates with your lower monthly energy costs, the upgrades can quickly pay for themselves.

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Who's making a big difference in our community? A great teacher, business owner, a police officer who goes beyond the call of duty. Maybe there's someone spending their free time organizing creek clean-ups or blanket drives for the unhoused... If you've got someone special in your neighborhood, let us know by nominating them to be a District Hero!