Celebrating Women
- Support for Women's History Month recognition
- Advocacy for safer neighborhoods and traffic safety
- Secured financial relief for small businesses impacted by VTA construction
- Promotion of youth participation in local government
- District 8 Budget priorities
- VTA Eastridge to BART Regional Connector construction impact
- Roundabout on Nieman Blvd & Daniel Maloney Dr
- Youth Commissioner position for District 8
- District 8 Budget Breakfast (Feb 21)
- Women's History Month nomination campaign
- Roundabout ribbon cutting ceremony
- Silver Creek BBQ grand opening (3/11)
Council District 8 Newsletter Hi Neighbor, The City of San José is proud to be home to many influential women leaders who have planted roots in our community and made a lasting impact, including Janet Gray Hayes, the City’s first female mayor, and pioneering councilmembers Iola Williams, Blanca Alvarado, and Madison Nguyen. Here in District 8, we've had several incredible leaders like Rose Herrera, Alice Woody, Pat Saucedo, and Sylvia Arenas. This year, my office is celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting the local women who are driving positive change and making a lasting impact in District 8! Each honoree will be highlighted with a social media post and a certificate from the City of San Jose. If you know someone, nominate them here! Lastly, we are looking for a District 8 Youth Commissioner! This position is open to all youth aged 14–20 currently residing in the district. Serving on the San Jose Youth Commission is a great opportunity to connect with city departments, meet engaged youth from all over the city, and engage with your local government. The application deadline is Monday, March 31, 2026 . For more information, visit the San Jose Public Library website ! It is my pleasure and privilege to serve as your City Councilmember, Domingo Candelas City of 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. 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 Celebrating Women's History Month Nominate someone by clicking the link here ! In Our Community Budget Breakfast Thank you to everyone who joined us for last month's Budget Breakfast! Your ideas and feedback are invaluable and will help shape the District 8 budget for the upcoming year. Missed the meeting? No problem! You can scroll down to our "City Hall Update" section for a mini recap. Dumpster Day I joined the Brahms-Edgeview Neighborhood Association for their annual dumpster day. And, with the help of our neighbors, we filled 6 bins! If you want to know when a dumpster day will be held in your neighborhood, sign up for our email list. Read Across America Day I was so happy to celebrate Read Across America Day by sharing stories and smiles with kids at James Franklin Smith Elementary and the Evergreen Community Center! Roundabout Ribbon Opening This week, we proudly held a ribbon cutting for the new roundabout on Nieman Blvd & Daniel Maloney Dr! It is important that we act proactively, hear from members of the community, and invest in making roads safer for everyone. I will continue to support these types of investments throughout my district. Small Business Spotlight Silver Creek BBQ Barbecue has come to District 8! Whether you're craving fall-off-the-bone ribs, slow-smoked brisket, or savory pulled pork, Silver Creek Barbecue is ready to serve all the classics. Their highly-anticipated grand opening is this Wednesday (3/11). Visit them at 4898 San Felipe Road or check out their website ! City Hall Update Our annual Budget Breakfast was held on Saturday, February 21st. I’m grateful to the residents who took time to share thoughtful ideas about citywide priorities, District 8 needs, and improvements for our neighborhoods. With the fiscal challenges ahead, community input helps make sure our advocacy reflects what matters most to our neighbors. Across the room, several clear themes emerged, including: - safer and cleaner neighborhoods - traffic and public safety - parks and community spaces - animal services - youth, family, and senior programming - homelessness, housing, and mental health support - budget transparency and accountability We also heard great location-specific ideas and concerns for neighborhoods across District 8, including Norwood, Brigadoon, Evergreen Village Square, Meadowfair, Welch, and more! If you didn't get a chance to attend our Budget Breakfast, the slide deck from the presentation is available for your review. Activating Our Neighborhoods Building strong neighborhoods starts with you! Joining a neighborhood association not only builds community block by block, but it also brings critical information to the forefront as I draft policy and fight for dollars in the budget. As a councilmember, I rely on the eyes and ears of each resident, and your collective voices take shape in the form of neighborhood groups. Here is a list of active neighborhood associations in District 8: - Welch Park - Between Ocala Ave, King Rd & Tully Rd - Norwood - Between Tully Rd, Ruby Ave, Norwood Ave & S White Rd - Meadowfair - Between East Capitol, Aborn Rd, S King Rd & Rigoletto Dr - Creekside - Between San Felipe Rd & Cadwallader Ave - Brahms/Edgeview - Between Rigoletto Dr, S King Rd, Tully Rd & Quimby Rd - Silver Oak Estates - Silver Oak St, Rachaella Lane & Carmella Ct - Evergreen Leadership - Neighborhoods of Groesbeck, Hidden Glens, Pleasant Hills & Quimby - Thompson Creek - E Capitol Expwy, Aborn Rd, White Rd & Quimby Rd - Brigadoon - E Capitol Expwy, Aborn Rd, Nieman Blvd, Wendover Lane, Baronet Ct, Yerba Buena Road & Silver Creek Rd - District 8 Community Roundtable - District-wide If you would like to get involved in your neighborhood association, or you do not see your neighborhood listed and would like to activate your neighborhood, please reach out to sachin.radhakrishnan@sanjoseca.gov VTA Eastridge to BART Regional Connector Update Relief for East Side Small Businesses Impacted by VTA Construction East San José small businesses impacted by ongoing construction will soon have access to financial relief thanks to a collaborative effort between City leaders and the Valley Transportation Authority. In October, I joined my colleagues in submitting a referral to VTA requesting a comprehensive support package for our community. As the Councilmember representing a portion of the construction corridor, I’ve heard directly from business owners and residents—and experienced the impacts of construction firsthand. Through this advocacy, we secured $1 million in support for small businesses. Businesses located within 100 feet of construction may receive $5,000, those within 1,200 feet may receive $3,500, and businesses experiencing significant impacts may qualify for up to $50,000 in assistance. Our focus now is on making sure businesses know about this opportunity and can easily access the support they deserve. We will be going door-to-door to help impacted businesses apply and ensure funds reach them as quickly as possible. This is just the beginning. As a VTA Board member, I will continue working with staff and listening to our community to ensure East Side businesses receive the support they need during construction and beyond. Further details about qualifications and how to apply are available on VTA's website . ONGOING AND ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES 1. TURN RESTRICTION: Southbound Capitol Expressway to Eastbound Ocala Avenue One left-turn lane remains open until June 2026. 2. FALSEWORK INSTALLATION: Northbound Capitol Expressway between Story Road AND Capitol Ave Night Work and Northbound Lane Closures - Thursday night, March 5 through Saturday morning, March 28 Crews will install falsework in the median of Capitol Expressway between Story Road and Capitol Avenue. Expect temporary noise from equipment and back-up alarms, extra lighting, and traffic delays. Overnight lanes closures are from 10:00 pm to 5:30 am on weekdays, and 10:00 pm to 9:00 am on weekends. Follow detours. 3. FALSEWORK INSTALLATION: Night Work, Lane Closure & Intersection Closure Through March, two lanes will be closed, and one lane will remain open on northbound (NB) Capitol Expressway from Tully Road to Story Road most nights. Intermittently, road closures from Tully Road to Story Road will be utilized to construct the falsework. Similarly, two lanes will be closed, and one lane will remain open on southbound (SB) Capitol Expressway from Excalibur Road to Cunningham Avenue. Intermittently, road closures from Ocala Avenue to Tully Road will be utilized to remove the falsework. Overnight lane closures are from 10:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. weekdays, and 10:00 pm through 9:00 am on weekends. Follow detours. ... Any questions, comments, and concerns can be directed to the VTA Community Outreach Office at community.outreach@vta.org or (408) 321-7575 . Please make sure to provide your name, address, a summary of your concern, and your phone number. SAFETY REMINDERS - Pay close attention to detour signs and lane closures - Reduce speed through construction zones - Avoid distractions such as mobile devices - Use alternate routes when possible DAY AND NIGHT WORK SCHEDULES • Day crews work Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am through 5:00 pm • Night crews work from Sunday night through Friday morning, from 10:00 pm through 7:00 am. • Weekend day and night crews work as needed. • Crew schedules and construction activities can change at any time. * Construction activities can change at any time City Services · Small Business Taxes : Thursday, March 12, 10:00 a.m. · Making Sense of Online Marketing : A Checklist for Nonprofits: Monday, March 16, 9:30 a.m. · How to Write a 2-Page Grant Proposal : Tuesday, March 17, 11:30 a.m. · A Simple Recipe for Social Media Succes s : Wednesday, March 18, 10:00 a.m. · Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Funding Sources : Tuesday, March 24, 7:00 p.m. · AI, Canva, & You: Building a Consistent Brand in a Changing World : Thursday, March 26, 10:00 a.m. · Your 6-Month Financial Runway : Tuesday, March 31, 11:30 a.m. To combat the rise of vehicles with expired registration, the City of San Jose has created a new team under the Department of Transportation that deals solely with citing and towing vehicles with expired registration for at least 1 year. Please be aware that they are currently completing their sweep of the city, citing and towing any vehicles that fit this criterion. To report vehicles with expired registration, please use the 311 app. If you are reporting a general vehicle concern, you can also use the 311 app. For DOT to cite or tow the vehicle, it must be one of these options highlighted and fit the requirements under each of the categories in the image below. DOT will conduct its investigation to determine if it meets the threshold to be cited or towed once you have filed a report. SJPD Non-Emergency 🚔 Report non-emergency police situations, such as noise disturbances, parking complaints, lost and found property and crimes NOT in progress by calling 408-277-8900 . The San José Police Department encourages residents to use their own judgment when determining the nature of their situation. When in doubt, however, SJPD recommends that residents call 9-1-1. TRUST Field Response Hotline ☎️ Support for individuals in Santa Clara County who are emotionally distressed by helping to stabilize them in the community. Call 988 for support with mental health-related distress, substance use situations, or thoughts of suicide. Once you’re in touch with TRUST, their call center can send a field response team to your location as needed. Park Concerns Form 🌳 Help keep our parks beautiful, healthy and safe. If you see any maintenance issues or other problems that are occurring in a San José park, call (408) 793-5510 or email Park.Concerns@sanjoseca.gov to report a concern. San Jose 311 🚦 Download the app and make an account to report issues such as abandoned vehicles, potholes, streetlight outages, graffiti, and illegal fireworks. Reported, but haven't heard back? Reach out to my office via email with the report number and we'll follow up! SJPD Traffic Enforcement Unit 🚨 Do you feel that there is a chronic traffic problem in your neighborhood or school area? Fill out the form to request enforcement during a specific time or day of the week. Keep in mind the City of San Jose only has 13 traffic officers to patrol a city of almost 1 million people! Code Enforcement Division 🏠 The Code Enforcement division works with residents and businesses in addressing issues like unpermitted construction, blight, and overgrown vegetation on private property, including businesses. Submit a service request here . Report an Encampment ⛺️ Once a report is made, the City's outreach teams are dispatched to encampment sites after concerns have been reported or before an abatement. The goal is to provide assistance to homeless individuals who are looking for support services FREE Junk Pickup 🗑 Have junk to get rid of? Don't wait for a Dumpster Day, schedule a curbside pickup appointment! Make sure to review the list of accepted household items before making your appointment. Construction & demolition material is not accepted To learn more about free legal services through the Elevate Community Center, click here! Announcements Coyote Valley Discovery Days Join the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority for Coyote Valley Discovery Days ! Coming up March through May, you are invited to a season of fun, family‑friendly events that celebrate wildlife, sustainable agriculture, and the future of more than 1,600 acres of protected open space. Some programs take you right into the heart of Coyote Valley, while others pop up at community centers and neighborhood events across San José and Morgan Hill, making it easy for everyone to join in. Each event is designed to spark curiosity, share the stories of this unique landscape, and invite community members to help shape the future of Coyote Valley. District 8 Website Office of Councilmember Domingo Candelas | 200 E. 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