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Upgrade Your Home and Get up to $4,000 Back: Silicon Valley Power is offering rebates to help you replace your old, natural gas-powered appliances with new, energy-efficient electric appliances. Rebates are available for replacing gas water heaters, ranges and clothes dryers. More information is available at SiliconValleyPower.com/Rebates.
To learn about the health, climate and safety benefits of switching from natural gas to electric appliances, download a copy of our Electrification Guide. This guide will help you to identify electrification options in your home and identify things to consider when making the switch from natural gas to electric appliances.
The Silicon Valley Power Residential Electrification Estimator is a tool designed to assist homeowners in understanding how your energy use, utility bill and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) will change and provide an estimated payback period when electrifying appliances in your home. Visit SiliconValleyPower.com/Electrification to watch the tutorial and download a copy of the estimator tool.
If you’re ready to make the switch, consider a home electrification survey. Silicon Valley Power is offering a pilot program in partnership with CLEAResult to provide home electrification assessments for residents interested in implementing electrification opportunities. Assessments can be completed virtually or in your home. A $50 copay to CLEAResult is required. For more information and to sign up, visit SiliconValleyPower.com/Electrification.
Police Department Recipient of Grant Funding to Support Enforcement Efforts in Fiscal Year 2024/25: The Police Department has recently been awarded three grants to increase enforcement efforts – California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and a subrecipient of a County of Santa Clara award for a California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant (Tobacco).
- The ABC Grant creates opportunities to ensure alcoholic beverage license holders meet their licensing requirements through regulatory inspections, Minor Decoy and Shoulder Tap operations. This $75,381 award also creates opportunities to conduct walking patrols around Santa Clara University and peddler inspections during events at Levi’s Stadium.
- The $70,000 in OTS Grant will be utilized to conduct Driving Under the Influence and Driver’s License checkpoints, pedestrian and bicycle enforcement operations as well as seat belt, distracted driving and impaired driving patrols.
- The Tobacco Grant focuses on reducing youth access to tobacco products. This $27,680 award will allow for compliance checks and Decoy Operations at stores selling tobacco products to ensure retailers are in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Over the coming year, we will utilize our website and social media platforms to share public awareness campaigns as well as information related with specific enforcement actions as required.
Fall into Recreation: Believe it or not, fall classes and programs begin in August. Sign up now to ensure you don’t miss your favorite class or take the opportunity to try something new. Check out the Fall Activity Guide for a full list of offerings with Parks & Recreation! For more information, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/RecClasses or call 408-615-3140.
Chief’s Advisory Committee Application Deadline Approaching: The Chief’s Advisory Committee is a resource to the Chief of Police and provides community members with direct access to the Chief about perceived issues related to the department, the formation of strategies and concepts around community policing, increase public awareness and provide neutral, third-party insight that supports a productive and inclusive exchange of ideas to be considered in the department’s decision-making process.
Apply by 5 p.m. on Aug. 16, 2024 to be considered for the Chief’s Advisory Committee. To learn more about the CAC, member’s roles, and the applications process, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/ChiefAdvisoryCommittee.
Enjoy Live Music: Come rock out with us at the Street Dance on Friday, Aug. 2, with Neon Velvet in a new location, 1300-1400 blocks of Franklin St., event is from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Then the last Concert in the Park on Friday, Aug. 16, at Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd., with Pop Fiction from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Food trucks and vendors will be at both events.
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Sunset Cinema: Don’t miss the upcoming outdoor summer movie. Join us at Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd., on Friday, Aug. 9, for the movie, “Wish!” Admission is free. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/SunetCinema for more information.
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Free Residential Compost Giveaway: Enrich your summer garden with nutrient-dense compost and improve the soil’s ability to conserve water and nourish your crops. The City of Santa Clara is hosting a self-service compost giveaway event for Santa Clara residents on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the City’s Corporation Yard, 1700 Walsh Ave. Residents must provide a current utility bill and/or personal identification to verify eligibility.
Please note, compost will not be pre-bagged or contained. Residents must bring their own sturdy containers for transport (such as 5-gallon buckets). City staff will assist in filling containers and loading them into vehicles, with a maximum limit of 40 gallons per household. Compost will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. For more information, contact Public Works at Environment@SantaClaraCA.gov or call 408-615-3080.
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Backyard Composting Workshop: Reduce your carbon footprint and recycle your organic waste by composting at home. Register for a composting basics workshop on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at the Everett N. “Eddie” Souza Park, 2380 Monroe St. Learn how to build and maintain a home compost bin and apply the finished compost. This workshop will focus on backyard composting of yard trimmings and food scraps. Registration is required and in-person attendance is limited to 12 attendees. Register at ucanr.edu/compost or call the “Rot Line” at 408-918-4640. Contact Public Works at Environment@SantaClaraCA.gov or call 408-615-3080 for more information.
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Auditions for Roberta Jones Junior Theatre’s, “Oliver!”: Be a part of a true theatrical masterpiece, filled with the memorable characters and songs! RJJT will bring to life the story of an orphaned child who dares to trust in others and searches for the true love of a family in London. Youth ages 8-18 years old are invited to audition on Aug. 20 or 21, with performances being held the first two weekends of November. For more information, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/ActiveNet or call 408-615-3140.
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Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival: Join us on Sept. 14 and 15 at Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd., for two days of fun at the Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival presented by EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure and Silicon Valley Power. Come ready to quench your thirst with exceptional wine and frosty craft brews all weekend long! Stroll the park and enjoy incredible artwork by talented art vendors, groove to music, and indulge in some delicious food selection. This family-friendly event offers fun activities for all ages. Check out SantaClaraArtandWine.com for all the details!
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Classes and Activities
Adventures in Learning: New classes are forming for this play-based program encourages social development through group activities and play. Teachers focus on building confidence, encouraging exploration and creative learning each day through circle time, craft, songs, story time, indoor and outdoor play activities which are essential in the development of social, fine and gross motor skills, and much more. For more information, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/AIL or call 408-615-3140.
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Summer Recreation Programs for All: The Parks & Recreation Department team has planned a summer filled with unique classes, camps, and swim lessons. While programs are in full swing, there’s still space available in some of your favorite classes and activities. Classes include gymnastics, ceramics, dance, swim lessons, soccer and more. Over 50? We have your fitness journey covered, with many new classes starting in August. For more information, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/RecClasses or call 408-615-3140.
Senior Center Activities: Senior Travel – Adventures to Go: The Senior Center is excited to announce the relaunch of the Adventures to Go Senior Travel Program for ages 50+. The day trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea on Thursday, July 25 sold out in less than a week.
Travelers experienced California’s coastal gem and spent the day exploring the fairytale village full of inspired restaurants, wine tasting, boutique shops, art galleries, a white-sand beach, and stunning scenery - all within walking distance.
For future trips, contact Jon Kawada at 408-615-3741.
Senior Center BBQ: Don’t miss out. Come enjoy good eats with an opportunity to hear about new and upcoming programs at the Senior Center, 1300 Fremont St on Thursday, Aug. 15, 12-1 p.m. Choose from a delicious menu of a hamburger, veggie burger, or hot dog, chips, deli salad, and dessert. Tickets are $7 with Senior Center Membership Card and $8 without. A limited number of meals will be served, so get your tickets at the Front Desk! For more information, call 408-615-3170.
Senior Center Ice Cream Social: Delicious ice cream and a toppings bar awaits! Join us Wednesday, Aug. 28,11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Senior Center patio for music, opportunity to visit with old and new friends, and learn about programs and activities. Tickets are $3 with a Senior Center Membership Card and $4 without and are available at the front desk. For more information, call 408-615-3170.
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City Council & Commission Meetings
View upcoming City Council Study Sessions, joint Council/Commission meetings, as well as Council Public Hearing and general business agenda items online at Legislative Public Meetings on the City website at SantaClaraCA.gov/Meetings.
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Job Opportunities
Join the Center of What’s Possible! View all job opportunities and for information on how to apply, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/Jobs.
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