Sylvia Arenas

This National Latine Physicians Day, we raise awareness on the shortage of Latine physicians and seek to inspire the next generation of Latine doctors to expand the diversity of our physicians with resources so that our community may receive the holistic care they deserve.

Treating the entire patient requires cultural competency for a level of care that is unmatched by doctors who reflect the heritage and demographic of the communities they serve.

Are you prepared for an emergency? Take the initial steps to get ready by joining the Office of Emergency Management for the 2nd Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, September 23rd from 9am-1pm at the County of Santa Clara’s Animal Services Center (12425 Monterey Rd, San Martin, CA 95046) where local partners and emergency departments will provide direct emergency resources and services in the event of a major disaster.

Stop by our resource table where my office will be present and happy to assist you with County services. Join us on this great opportunity to learn how to prepare your family for emergencies or disasters and discuss any other potential hazards or risks in Santa Clara County. For more information, please visit: www.preparescc.org/fair

LIVE: Community awareness event for the SAFE Program at St. Louise Regional Hospital Press Conference

You're invited to join the Santa Clara County Commission on the Status of Women at their 50th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, August 24th from 12pm - 1:30pm! Join as we celebrate all the progress made towards gender equality.

⭐ Keynote Speaker: Malia M. Cohen, California State Controller
⭐ Special Guest MC: President of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, Susan Ellenberg
⭐ Panel Discussion: The Power of CEDAW
⭐ Woman of Impact: Danielle Slaton, US Women's Soccer Team and Olympic Medalist

🎟️⬇️ Tickets are available NOW!

50th Anniversary Celebration of the SCC Commission on the Status of Women Join us for the Women's Equality Day Luncheon Event presented by the SCC CSW, celebrating the progress made towards gender equality.

Update: We're excited to announce that the Camden Pool will be resuming its regularly scheduled hours. Thank you for your patience as we worked to ensure that the pool was safe for all of our visitors.

Today, neighbors and our team joined the San Martin Neighborhood Association at their biannual Trash Bash! 🎉

Thank you to the San Martin Neighborhood Association for putting on this wonderful event and thank you to all the volunteers that came out today to support their community. ✨

Today there is a Viva Parks event at West Evergreen Park located on 1500 Aborn Rd, San Jose, CA 95121 from 6pm-8pm! My office is here to provide information to your family on County programs and resources that may be of service to you in your community. Swing by and say hello! I hope you enjoy this super fun outdoor event. 🌳

Below is a visual of the remaining Viva Parks Events & Movie Nights that will be hosted throughout our SJ community this summer!

Looking for a place to refresh during this weekend’s heatwave? Starting today, July 13th until Sunday July 16th Cooling Centers are open throughout District 1 for the community to use as sanctuary. To find a Cooling Center near you, please see below OR visit https://emergencymanagement.sccgov.org/residents/hot-weather-safety

Additionally — ALL San José community centers and libraries are also open during regular business hours for residents to stay cool. Visit bit.ly/sjcommunitycenters for a list of community centers and www.sjpl.org/locations for a list of libraries. Cool off and be safe everyone!

Gilroy Library- 350 W. 6th St. Gilroy, CA 95020
Thursday July 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday July 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday July 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday July 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Morgan Hill Library- 660 W. Main Ave. Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Thursday July 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday July 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday July 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday July 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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¿Buscas un lugar para refrescarte durante la ola de calor de este fin de semana? A partir de hoy, 13 de julio hasta el domingo 16 de julio, los Centros de enfriamiento están abiertos en todo el Distrito 1 para que la comunidad los use como santuario. Para encontrar un centro de enfriamiento cerca de usted, consulte a continuación O visite https://emergencymanagement.sccgov.org/hot-weather-safety-spanish-activated

Adicionalmente --- TODOS los centros comunitarios y bibliotecas de San José también están abiertos durante el horario comercial habitual para que los residentes se mantengan frescos. Visite https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/parks-recreation-neighborhood-services/community-centers/prns-cc-hubs para una lista de centros comunitarios y https://www.sjpl.org/es/locations para la lista de bibliotecas. ¡Refrésquense y estén a salvo todos!

Gilroy Library- 350 W. 6th St. Gilroy, CA 95020
Jueves Julio 13 de 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Viernes Julio 14 de 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sabado Julio 15 de10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Domingo Julio 16 de 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Morgan Hill Library- 660 W. Main Ave. Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Jueves Julio 13 de 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Viernes Julio 14 de 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sabado Julio 15 de10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Domingo Julio 16 de 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This morning our San Jose Police Department shared that they have made multiple arrests for the smash and grab robbery that took place at Eastridge Mall in last month. Shortly after the robbery, I met with the small business owner who shared concerns about how the City can better support small businesses and I remain committed to uplifting our small businesses in San Jose who are the backbone of our local economy.

Thank you to our SJPD detectives who worked swiftly to investigate and identify suspects that connected this case to multiple other smash and grab robberies in the area including Valley Fair Mall and La Placita Shopping Center in San Jose.

Anyone with information, or victims of unreported incidents associated to these suspects, is asked to contact Detective Estantino #4339 of the San José Police Department's Robbery Unit at (408) 277-4166. Submit crime tips and remain anonymous by using the P3TIPS mobile app, calling the tip line at (408) 947-STOP, or on www.svcrimestoppers.org. If the information you submit leads to an arrest, you are eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers Program.
https://www.sjpd.org/Home/Components/News/News/740/262

News & Announcements | San Jose Police Department, CA The San José Police Department’s Robbery Unit concluded a long-term, multi-jurisdictional investigation involving a prolific robbery crew who targeted jewelry stores throughout the Bay Area.

UPCOMING MEETING: Please join us this Friday, March 25 from 10am-12pm for a Joint Special Meeting on Child Well-Being with the City of San Jose's Neighborhood Services & Education Committee and County of Santa Clara’s Children, Seniors, & Families Committee.

This Joint Special Meeting will be the second meeting between the City, County, and community stakeholders to identify recommendations that further promote equitable access to childcare, early education, and overall child and youth well-being programs. We hope you will be able to attend and join this critical discussion!

WHAT: City/County Joint Special Meeting on Child Well-Being

WHEN: THIS FRIDAY, March 25 from 10am-12pm

WHERE: Zoom
1) By phone: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID 975 0581 7451
2) Online at: sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/97505817451

Thank you to the Nguyen family, our San Jose Police Department, and San Jose Police Foundation for their efforts to launch the Etch and Protect Program for catalytic converters in memory of our District 8 neighbor, The Nguyen. This program will be a critical tool in addition to my previous efforts to launch a PSA and awareness campaign with our Chief of Police on the rising trend of catalytic converter thefts.

Theft of catalytic converters has been a growing crime trend since the start of the pandemic throughout the City of San José. Catalytic converters are attached to the exhaust system of a vehicle that contain precious metals and can be “scrapped” for a quick profit. Please help eliminate the opportunity for these crimes and keep your catalytic converter from potential risk.

A great way to prevent catalytic converter theft is to engrave or etch the license plate or VIN number onto your catalytic converter. To learn more about how to register your vehicle and get etched visit: https://www.sjpd.org/.../catalytic-converter-etch-program

The San José Police Department in partnership with the San José Police Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Etch and Protect Program for catalytic converters.

Register your vehicle and get etched!
https://www.sjpd.org/community/crime-prevention/prevention-tips/catalytic-converter-etch-program

K-12 ART CONTEST - 2022 GROWING UP ASIAN IN AMERICA: Join AACI & their annual Growing Up Asian in America youth art, essay, and video contest! GUAA is an opportunity for K-12 students to take pride in their unique experiences growing up in the diverse communities of the Bay Area.

Winning entries will be awarded up to $1,000. For more details about the contest and how to participate, visit aaci.org/guaa.

AACI is excited to announce our annual Growing Up Asian in America youth art, essay, and video contest! This year’s theme: is A Home for You and Me. GUAA is an opportunity for K-12 students to take pride in their unique experiences growing up in the diverse communities of the SF Bay Area. Winning entries will be awarded up to $1,000.

Timeline:
Contest is open!
Online submissions open March 1st
Online submissions close March 15th
Winners announced May 1st

For more details about the contest and how to participate, visit aaci.org/guaa. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

As we start off 2022, I want to express how grateful I am to be your neighbor and Councilmember. Thank you so much for being a neighbor. I look forward to the work we will continue to do together in 2022!

Please check out our January newsletter to see what my priorities are for 2022, COVID-19 testing and vaccine resources, upcoming events, and more!

January 2022 Newsletter - HAPPY NEW YEAR: COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination Updates, D8 Updates, Policy Updates, and More Dear neighbors, Happy New Year! I hope you had a well-rested, safe, and wonderful winter holidays with your loved ones. As we start off 2022, I want to express how grateful I am to be your neighbor

FREE AT-HOME COVID-⁠19 TESTS: Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 FREE at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. Order your tests NOW so you have them when you need them! https://www.covidtests.gov/

If you need a COVID-⁠19 test now, please see other testing resources in East San José and Evergreen here: https://conta.cc/3FtQJbg

COVIDtests.gov - Free at-home COVID-19 tests Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.