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San José City Manager's Monthly Connect: Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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City of San José News

San José City Council Resumes on Aug. 12: City Council meetings will resume on Tuesday, Aug. 12. The meetings can be watched on the City’s YouTube Channel.

San José City Hall and City Offices Closed Sept. 1, 2025: While most City services will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday, public safety and utility services will remain operational.

Customer Contact Center (San José 311): An answering service will provide information and assist callers. Non-emergency requests requiring follow-up will be routed to the proper department and handled during open business hours.
San José Animal Care and Services: The San José Animal Care Center (ACS) will be closed. For more information about finding your lost pet, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/animal-care-services/pet-parent-services/find-a-lost-pet.
San José Clean Energy Customer Contact Center: The San José Clean Energy contact center will be closed. For more information and self-service options, visit www.sanjosecleanenergy.org or email info@sanjosecleanenergy.org.
San José Public Library: All San José Public Library locations will be closed. The library’s eBook collection, eLearning resources, and streaming services are always available at www.sjpl.org.
San José Community Centers and Regional Parks: Please see the Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Seasonal Closure page for park and community center hours. (www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/parks-recreation-neighborhood-services/general-information/seasonal-closures).
Garbage and Recycling Service: Garbage, recycling, and yard trimmings collection will not be affected by the holiday and will occur on your normal day. Residents can contact their garbage, recycling, junk pickup, and yard trimmings company or use San José 311 for more information. Visit www.sanjoseca.gov/311 to report missed collections and damaged carts or to change cart size. Visit www.sjenvironment.org/lookup to locate your collection companies.

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San Jose Fire Department Living With Fire brochure

San José Fire Department Launches Wildfire Risk Reduction Campaign: To help protect homes and neighborhoods in the city’s highest-risk areas, the San José Fire Department launched a wildfire risk reduction campaign. As part of this effort, firefighters will conduct visual risk evaluations at nearly 7,000 homes located in the eastern and southern foothills of San José. Residents will receive tailored information on how to better protect their property by making their homes more fire resilient by creating defensible space, reducing fuels, and preparing for evacuations. Details about Genasys Protect, a new tool now available in San José to support evacuation readiness, will also be included. To learn more about how to reduce wildfire risks and prepare your home, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/wildfire.

Business Owner/Employer Resources - Prepare for Potential I-9 Audits, Workplace Raids: Given the increase in federal immigration enforcement, including in San José, the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs published a blog to share resources to assist business owners, Chief Operating Officers and Human Resources personnel to prepare their business for potential I-9 audits, workplace raids, or worker shortages. To learn more about how the City supports small businesses, please visit the City’s Small Business Resources page (also available in Spanish and Vietnamese).

San José Clean Energy Incentives: San José Clean Energy (SJCE) is urging residents to take advantage of popular federal tax credits before they expire. There are credits for electric vehicles (EVs), home batteries, heat pump water heaters, and more. Recent changes to the Inflation Reduction Act will result in the following tax incentives expiring soon:

Up to $7,500 for new electric vehicles (EVs) and up to $4,000 for used EVs – expires September 30, 2025.
30% off home battery systems and solar – expires December 31, 2025.
30% off heat pump water heaters and HVAC systems (up to $2,000) – expires December 31, 2025.

SJCE customers can also stack these incentives with up to $22,400 in rebates from SJCE for heat pump HVAC systems, heat pump water heaters, and home battery storage. Read more and take advantage of these savings while they’re still available www.sanjosecleanenergy.org/clean-energy-incentives-ending-soon/.

San Jose Mineta International Airport Sports Birds in Costume

Big Sports. Simple Airport. San José Mineta International Airport (SJC): SJC is proud to be the area’s easiest and most dependable Airport for traveling to and from San José. And with striking new wall graphics and clear messaging, SJC is also showing travelers why it’s the best choice for anyone planning to attend next year's big games. Whether it’s international soccer, championship football, or basketball’s biggest moments, San José is where the action lands — and SJC is just minutes from the heart of it all. When you are traveling through SJC, be sure to check out the bold new wall designs throughout the terminals.

If you’re hosting friends or family for these or any other upcoming local events, be sure to let them know SJC is the smart, convenient way to fly in. From curbside pickups to easy freeway access, it's built for a smooth arrival and a great first impression of San José. Visit www.flysanjose.com/2026 to learn more.

ACS Puppy Pile with multiple puppies laying on a cot in a cage waiting for adoption

Clear the Shelters Aug. 1 to Aug. 31: The San José Animal Care Center (ACS) is proud to participate in this year’s national adoption campaign, Clear the Shelters, to promote pet adoptions. From Aug. 1 to Aug. 31, ACS is waiving pet adoption fees. Meet your future pet on Saturday, Aug. 16, during a Clear the Shelters event at ACS located at 2750 Monterey Rd., San José, 95111. The event will include special guests, giveaways, and treats for both two-legged and four-legged friends. Learn more at www.cleartheshelters.com.

August Park Volunteer Events: Volunteer to clean up San José parks with the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department. Volunteer events provide a fun way for residents to enjoy outdoor spaces and support their community. All volunteers ages 6+ are welcome to participate. Participants under 18 are required to present a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Volunteers are provided with the necessary tools and training and are asked to bring a water bottle, snacks, and wear closed-toed shoes. For a list of events and to register, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/prns-volunteer. For more information, contact ParkVolunteer@sanjoseca.gov or call 408-595-3483.

Paint the CitySJ: The Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department’s Placemaking Program is hosting a Painting in the Park series throughout the year. Paint the CitySJ offers a free painting class, led by an in-house art instructor, for the community. Register in advance at vivaparkssj.eventbrite.com.

San Jose Public Library new San Jose Earthquakes card design coming soon

San José Public Library (SJPL) to Launch the First-Ever SJ Earthquakes Library Card: Join SJPL and the San Jose Earthquakes for a very special night at PayPal Park on Saturday, Aug. 9, as the first-ever Earthquakes-themed library card is unveiled. Fans can stop by the SJPL outreach table located at the Epicenter starting at 5:30 p.m. to pick up their new Earthquakes library card and fun giveaways. Learn more about the library card and partnership at www.sjpl.org/Earthquakes.

San José Clean Energy: Experience the 7th Annual Breathe California Electric Vehicle (EV) Ride & Drive on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Lake Cunningham Park. Get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle and learn about the financial and environmental benefits of EVs in a no-sales environment www.sanjosecleanenergy.org/event/breathe-california-ev-ride-and-drive/.

Cleaning Up Columbus Park: The City of San José will begin the Columbus Park encampment abatement on Aug. 18, with work expected to continue through the end of October. The site has become one of the City's largest and most complex encampments. Deteriorating conditions pose significant health and safety risks to the individuals and families living there, the surrounding community, and City, contractor, and nonprofit staff providing services. Outreach teams have engaged with unhoused residents for months to offer shelter, food, clothing, housing navigation, and case management. After the abatement, Columbus Park, Guadalupe Gardens, and the nearby Guadalupe River Trail will be designated No Encampment Zones to prevent re-encampment. The abatement will also allow the City to move forward with its revitalization plan to restore the park as a welcoming space for everyone. The City remains committed to a compassionate approach to encampment management that balances the need for safe, accessible public spaces with support for our unhoused community. Read more about the Encampment Management Program and No Encampment Zones at BeautifySJ Encampment Management.

Fall Career Fair: Attend work2future’s HIRING NOW! Healthcare, Manufacturing and More Job Fair on Thursday, Aug. 21 at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participating employers include ChildCare Careers, Gardner Health Services, Intermolecular, Olympus, and the U.S. Postal Service. Job seekers are encouraged to pre-register and should be prepared with their resumes. To register and learn more about this event or the services work2future provides, visit www.work2future.org.

Preschool storytime with children wearing colorful clothing

Once Upon a City Storytime with City Manager Jennifer Maguire: Get ready for a very special edition of storytime at the San José Public Library (SJPL) with our very own City Manager, Jennifer Maguire, who is stepping into the storyteller’s spotlight at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library (inside the Children’s Room) on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. Bring the family to enjoy fun tales and stick around for a kid-friendly Q&A, where curious minds (yes, grown-ups too!) can ask questions and learn how the City runs behind the scenes. After storytime, children and families are invited to Stay & Play, a relaxed play session where little ones and caregivers can connect, explore, and unwind together. For more information, visit www.sjpl.org/SJReads.

International Overdose Awareness Day: This free community event is hosted by the County of Santa Clara and City of San José on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Park, located at 901 E. Santa Clara Street. There will be a speaking engagement and community mic opportunity; a resource fair featuring housing, mental health, and substance use information and support; free naloxone and fentanyl test kits and training; and opportunities to honor loved ones lost to overdose. For more information, contact amber.parker@phd.sccgov.org with the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department.

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Offers Grants for Pollinator Habitat: The Progress for Pollinators grant, in partnership with Happy Hollow Foundation, supports the creation and improvement of pollinator habitat within Santa Clara County. Grants of up to $2,500 are available for projects that are publicly accessible, include an educational component, and are a minimum of 100 square feet in size. Applications are due by Monday, Sept. 1. Learn more and submit your application at www.happyhollow.org/progress-for-pollinators/.

Cerone Interim Housing Community Blog: The Cerone Interim Housing Community, being built on a six-acre parcel leased from the Valley Transportation Agency, will house 200 people in 47 single-story manufactured homes when it is completed in the fall. To read the blog, visit www.bit.ly/CeroneInterimHousingCommunity.

Finance Department Receives the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award: The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the City of San José the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, marking 37 consecutive years of the City receiving this prestigious honor. This recognition represents the highest standard in public financial reporting and reflects the City’s long-standing commitment to transparency, accuracy, and accountability.

To stay up-to-date on events, visit the City’s online calendar.

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