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San José City Manager's Monthly Connect: Thursday, October 2, 2025

San Jose City Hall on a cloudy day

City of San José News

San José City Hall and City Offices Closed Oct. 13, 2025: While most City services will be closed in observance of the Indigenous Peoples' 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 Public Library: All library branches will be closed, except for the King Library, which will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 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.

Be Prepared for the Next Emergency: The City Manager’s Office of Emergency Management offers tools and resources to help you prepare for the next emergency. Start by taking these steps:

Sign up for emergency alerts at www.AlertSCC.org;
Make a family plan; and
Create Disaster Supply Kits for home, work, and car.

To find more tips on how to stay prepared, visit www.bit.ly/SanJoseReady.

Market Street Garage Façade Replacement: The Transportation Department is making changes to the exterior of the Market Street Garage from now until Feb. 2026. The garage is open, but there will be occasional impacts to parking availability. Visit the project webpage at www.bit.ly/market-st-garage to learn more.

City of San José Career Expo: Do you want to work for the 12th largest city in the nation? On Thursday, Oct. 2, over 20 City departments will be at the Mexican Heritage Plaza hosting a career expo to share career opportunities, answer questions, and talk about what it’s like to work in public service. There will also be workshops on how to apply for a City job. For more information, visit www.tiny.cc/csj-expo2025.

PRNS 2025 Annual BSJ Neighborhood Conference

Annual Neighborhoods Conference: The third annual Neighborhoods Conference will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City Hall Rotunda. This free event connects neighborhood leaders, City staff, and partner agencies to share resources, build community, and learn how to access City services that keep neighborhoods safe, clean, and engaged. Visit the Neighborhoods Conference webpage to register or for more information.

Save with San José Clean Energy’s New Incentive Finder Tool: Discover federal, state, regional, and local rebates and incentives with the City’s Incentive Finder Tool. From appliance upgrades to home energy improvements and electric vehicles, this tool can uncover programs that lower costs and boost energy efficiency. For more information, visit https://sjce.govcentives.com/.

New Fall Initiatives at San José Mineta International Airport: Shop Consciously, an Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (ACDBE) certified business, has opened a 24/7 kiosk at the San José Mineta International Airport (SJC). Find sustainable fashion and artisan-made décor, reinforcing SJC’s commitment to diversity and eco-friendly retail. For more information, visit www.flysanjose.com/shops/shop-consciously.

HHPZ Green Halloween

Join Happy Hollow Park & Zoo for an Eco-friendly Halloween Celebration: Get your costumes ready and your curiosity buzzing for Green Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy seasonal games and crafts, not-so-creepy crawly animal encounters, and more Halloween fun for everyone. All event activities are included with a Happy Hollow Membership or General Admission ticket. Learn more at www.happyhollow.org.

Disability Awareness Day: Join City leaders and the community in celebration of Disability Awareness Day on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the San José City Hall Rotunda and Plaza. This event will feature a wide range of opportunities in employment, education, and recreation that promote empowerment and inclusion. American Sign Language interpreters will be present. To request other accommodations, email sjracialsocialequity@sanjoseca.gov or 711 (TTY). For more information, visit www.bit.ly/CSJDAD.

October Park Volunteer Events: Volunteer to clean up San José parks with the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department. 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 given the necessary tools and training and are asked to bring a water bottle, snacks, and closed-toed shoes. For a list of events and to register, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/prns-volunteer. For more information, email ParkVolunteer@sanjoseca.gov or call 408-595-3483.

October Events and Celebrations at SJPL: The San José Public Library (SJPL) invites the community to enjoy a variety of free cultural celebrations and festive events:

Now until Oct. 15: In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, SJPL is hosting programs that celebrate Hispanic and Latin American culture, including dance classes, concerts, storytimes, and crafts.
October is Digital Inclusion Month at SJPL. SJ Access, a citywide initiative offering free digital resources to the public is highlighted. For more information, visit www.sjpl.org.
Oct. 1-31: Celebrate Filipino American Heritage Month with storytimes and a virtual vegan cooking class.
Oct. 1-31: Halloween fun will include storytimes, scavenger hunts, crafts, book giveaways, and the annual Halloween Parade at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 5-11: SJPL joins libraries across the nation to celebrate and promote the freedom to read during Banned Books Week. During this week, enjoy a variety of free library events for all ages. Highlights include a TeenHQ “Banned” theater performance, book discussions, branch displays, scavenger hunts, bingo activities, and much more. Find all the details at www.sjpl.org/bannedbooks.
Oct. 10-22: Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, will also be celebrated with music, dance, and art activities.
Oct. 11: Celebrate with SJPL and the San Jose Public Library Foundation at Clandestine Brewing for Banned Books & Brews with trivia, storytimes, brewery tours, a Banned Book Fair, an art show, a themed beer menu, and more.
Oct. 19-25: During National Friends of the Library Week, SJPL is honoring Friends of the Library, nonprofit advocates that support library branches through book sales, programs, events, and more. Want to become a friend? Learn more at www.sjpl.org/Friends.

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

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