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Join the City of Santa Clara to celebrate the 4th of July from 5 - 10 p.m. at Mission College, 3000 Mission College Blvd. Enjoy lawn games, live entertainment, and a wide variety of delicious food from local food trucks. Bring your blanket for a picnic with family and friends. End the night with a spectacular fireworks show at 9:35 p.m., courtesy of California's Great America. We'll see you there! Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/4thofJuly for more information.
 Concerts in the Park are in full swing! Bring your family and friends and dance to live music in your local parks, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Be sure to come early to grab a good spot and enjoy a bite to eat from the food vendors on site.
- SONA | Friday, July 11 | Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd.
- Orquesta Borinquen | Friday, July 25 | Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd.
Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/Concerts for more information.
 Santa Clara residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) at a free drop-off event on Saturday, July 26. Advance registration is required by calling the County HHW Program at 408-299-7300 or visiting hhw.org. Accepted items include fluorescent lights, paint, automotive fluids, household cleaners, solvents, batteries, propane and helium tanks, fertilizers, prescription medications, and e-waste. For medications, remove personal information and place them in a separate container. This event helps protect public health and the environment through proper disposal.
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Composting is nature’s way of recycling, and worm composting is an excellent method for turning fruit and vegetable scraps into a nutrient-rich soil amendment that benefits your garden and houseplants. On Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., join a Master Composter at Everett N. “Eddie” Souza Park, 2380 Monroe St., for a hands-on workshop. Participants will learn how to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a worm bin, making it easy to get started with composting at home. Registration is required and limited to 12 attendees. Register online to reserve your spot. For more information, contact the Department of Public Works at Environment@SantaClaraCA.gov or by calling 408-615-3080.
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Santa Clara’s next Free Disposal Day will take place on Saturday, July 12, from 6 a.m. to noon at the Mission Trail Waste Systems (MTWS) Transfer Station. This event offers residents a convenient way to dispose of bulky items such as appliances, e-waste, mattresses, and furniture at no cost. Appointments are required and can be made through July 11 by calling MTWS at 408-727-5365. Space is limited. Proof of residency (a utility bill or driver’s license) is required and participants are responsible for unloading their vehicles.
Contribute to the Master Plan which serves as a strategic guide designed to enhance, safeguard, and broaden the City’s network of parks, facilities, and recreational services for the next 15 years. Your feedback plays a vital role in shaping the future of our parks and programs, take the survey today! Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/parksandrecmp for more information.
 July marks NRPA’s 40th annual Park and Recreation Month, celebrating the vital role parks play in building strong, connected communities. This year’s theme, “Build Together, Play Together,” honors the dedication of park and recreation professionals and volunteers nationwide. Check out the webpage for the scoop on all of July's fun-filled events.
Starting July 1, 2025, the City of Santa Clara will implement a 2.7% adjustment to the Business License Tax, as allowed under Santa Clara City Code Section 3.40.160 and in accordance with voter-approved Measure H (2022). This annual update reflects the February 2025 Consumer Price Index for the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Area.
The new rates are as follows:
- $46.22 per employee (up from $45.00)
- $15.40 per rental unit (up from $15.00)
- Annual cap per business: $359,450 (up from $350,000)
For questions, contact: Municipal Services at 408-615-2310 or BusinessLicense@santaclaraca.gov.
 The City of Santa Clara is looking for local artists to add vibrant art to our community through the Traffic Box Beautification Program. This year’s theme is Reflections of Innovation and Heritage. Artwork should celebrate Santa Clara’s transformation from its historical roots to a hub of technology and culture. Applications will be accepted online through Friday, July 18, 2025 at 5 p.m. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/culturalcommission for more information about artist eligibility, design specifications and the application process.
Come join us at Oracle Park to watch our beloved San Francisco Giants, explore the stadium and grab some food. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring layered clothing, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
- Philadelphia Phillies at SF Giants | Wednesday, July 9 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Chicago Cubs at SF Giants | Thursday, Aug. 28 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visit Adventures To Go Travel for more information.
Santa Clara’s summer Citywide Garage Sale returns on Saturday, Aug. 9! Hosting a garage sale is a great opportunity to turn unwanted items into cash, while preventing usable items from ending up in the landfill. Residents can register online for individual, multi-family, or block garage sales from July 7 – Aug. 6 at SantaClaraCA.gov/GarageSale. A list of registered locations and an interactive map will be available for download on Friday, Aug. 8. If you have questions, contact us at Environment@SantaClaraCA.gov or 408-615-3080.
 Join us Friday, Aug. 1 for the annual Street Dance, presented by Edgecore Digital Infrastructure and Silicon Valley Power! From 6 – 9:30 p.m. on the 1300–1400 blocks of Franklin St., enjoy delicious food and drinks while dancing the night away to the high-energy sounds of Neon Velvet. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/StreetDance to learn more.
 To help financially vulnerable customers, Silicon Valley Power offers a Financial Rate Assistance Program (FRAP) to provide a discount on the electric bill for all eligible customers. The program is tiered to provide the most help to customers who earn the least amount of money. Discounts range from 25-40%, depending on income eligibility. To apply for the Financial Rate Assistance Program, visit SiliconValleyPower.com/Assist. For questions, please call our Energy Conservation Hotline at 408-244-SAVE (7283).
 Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Join us for Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr., a whimsical journey through Wonderland featuring all your favorite characters—White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, and more! Performances run July 15–17. Visit Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. to purchase tickets.
Hadestown: Teen Edition
This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Follow the intertwined love stories of Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone as they lead audiences on an unforgettable trip to the underworld and back. Inspired by American folk and New Orleans jazz, this moving musical runs August 1–3. Visit Hadestown: Teen Edition to purchase tickets.
Construction for the 2025 Annual Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project by the City’s contractor, Radius Earthwork Inc., will begin in late-June, with final project completion anticipated in December. The project consists of removing and replacing failed pavement areas, constructing new ADA-compliant curb ramps, installing hot mix asphalt, applying slurry seal surface treatments, and replacing pavement markings. Some of the residential neighborhoods receiving pavement treatments are:
- Warburton Avenue between Lawrence Expressway and San Tomas Expressway
- Cabrillo Avenue between Lawrence Expressway and Calabazas Boulevard
- Calle De Primavera, Fairway Glen Drive and Hogan Drive
- Los Olivos Avenue between Homestead Road and Forbes Avenue
- Pomeroy Avenue between El Camino Real and Homestead Road
- Washington Street between Poplar Street and Newhall Street
For more information, visit the project webpage.
 If you’re looking to add battery backup to your existing solar photovoltaic (PV) system or add a new PV system with battery backup, Silicon Valley Power now offers a rebate for residential battery storage systems. Battery backup systems can provide power to critical appliances or medical devices during a power outage and can be charged by your PV system.
Batteries must be integrated with a PV system to be eligible. Incentives are $0.15 per Watt-hour up to $2,700. Income-qualified customers may receive an additional $2,000 in bonus incentives if enrolled in the Financial Rate Assistance Program. An additional $2,000 is available for income-qualified customers who meet LIHEAP income requirements.
Federal Tax Credits may also be available up to 30% of the cost of the batteries and for the installation of a new PV system. Batteries must have a capacity of at least 3 kilowatt hours to qualify. Consult your tax advisor for more information and any limitations that may apply.
For more information and complete program rules, visit SiliconValleyPower.com/Rebates.
 Mark your calendars! The 2025 Fall Activity Guide will be available online on July 18. Discover fall programs, upcoming special events, volunteer opportunities and much more.
- Santa Clara resident registration opens Tuesday, July 22 at 7 a.m.
- Non-Resident registration opens Thursday, July 24 at 7 a.m.
Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/RecClasses for more information.
The fiscal year’s close saw the end of Santa Clara’s contract with WaterSmart, an interactive customer water savings tool adopted in 2015, now operated by VertexOne. Based on customer feedback, Water & Sewer Utilities is actively seeking an alternative water use assessment tool that will better fit the City’s water conservation and messaging needs. Input from fellow member agencies of Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency and Valley Water continues to guide the consideration of a replacement. In the meantime, customers will see more conservation messaging in bill inserts, social media and updates at SantaClaraCA.gov/SaveOurWater.
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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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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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