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Fall registration is now open! Discover fall programs, upcoming special events, volunteer opportunities and much more. Visit santaclaraca.gov/recclasses to check out the activity guide and register.
Looking for after-school programs? The 2025/26 Resident Youth Card Membership will be available for purchase online starting Aug. 4, 2025, and in person at the Youth & Teen Center starting Aug. 11. Current 2024/2025 Resident Youth Card holders will be given a grace period to use their membership for the beginning of the 2025/26 school year. Visit the Youth & Teen Center page for more information.
Santa Clara’s summer Citywide Garage Sale returns on Saturday, Aug. 9! Hosting a garage sale is a great opportunity for residents to turn unwanted items into cash, while preventing usable items from ending up in the landfill.
Looking to shop the Citywide Garage Sale? An interactive map showing the finalized list of locations will be made available for download on Friday, Aug. 8 at Community Events & Volunteer Opportunities under “Citywide Garage Sale”. If you have questions, contact Department of Public Works at 408-615-3080 or email environment@santaclaraca.gov.
Mark your calendars! The 2025 Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival is back this September. This family event features over 150 artists and craft vendors, a Kids Kingdom, delicious food, live entertainment on two stages, premium wines and micro-brewed beer. Admission to the fun is free!
Saturday, Sep. 13 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, Sep. 14 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visit santaclaraartandwine.com for more information.
Join us for the last Concert in the Park of the season! Bring your family and friends and dance to live music 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.
The Hitmen | Friday, Aug. 15 | Live Oak, 641 Moreland Way.
Visit santaclaraca.gov/concerts for more information.
Summer is here, which means it’s the perfect time to prep your garden beds for the upcoming season! The City is hosting a compost giveaway for Santa Clara residents on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 7:30-11 a.m. at the City’s Corporation Yard, 1700 Walsh Ave. If you have questions, contact the Department of Public Works at 408-615-3080 or email environment@santaclaraca.gov.
How to Participate:
- Bring a current utility bill and/or personal ID for verification.
- Bring your own shovel and sturdy container(s) (i.e. 5-gallon bucket).
- Limit: 40 gallons per household. Compost is available while supplies last.
Traffic Notice: Please access the Corporation Yard on Walsh Avenue from Lafayette Street. Access to Walsh Avenue will be blocked at Scott Boulevard to help move traffic in and out of the Corporation Yard more effectively.
Bring your blankets and chairs and join us for a free movie night under the stars on our big inflatable screen. Movie starts at dusk at around 8:15pm.
Moana 2 (PG) | Aug. 8 | Montague Park, 3595 MacGregor Lane.
Visit santaclaraca.gov/sunsetcinema for more information.
Silicon Valley Power residential customers are eligible for a rebate of $4,000 when you upgrade your electric panel to a smart panel. Bonus incentives up to an additional $2,000 are available to income-qualified customers.
A smart panel allows you to monitor and control individual circuits and may include capabilities to notify you when equipment is running abnormally and needs service. Smart panels can also help avoid electric service upgrades, which is a benefit to you and to the utility, as transformers don’t need to be replaced with larger capacity transformers.
Traditional electric panels are sized assuming that all appliances may be drawing power at the same time. A smart panel monitors electric loads throughout the home and automatically pauses predetermined circuits when total consumption exceeds the home’s electric capacity and allows them to resume when electric usage drops below the maximum capacity.
This program is available to customers who install a smart electric panel to avoid a main service upgrade when accommodating additional electric load. To be eligible, projects must be initiated after July 1, 2025 and meet all program eligibility requirements. For complete program details, visit siliconvalleypower.com/rebates.
Know how to spot a scam.
- We will never ask you to pay your utility bill with a prepaid credit card, gift card or a third party payment app.
- We will never ask you to make your utility payment at a grocery or convenience store.
- Caller ID can be falsified. Scam callers may fake a Silicon Valley Power or City of Santa Clara phone number.
- If a caller asks for personal information or a payment, do not provide it. Hang up and call the City of Santa Clara Municipal Services Division at (408) 615-2300 if you are concerned about your account status.
If you receive such a call, hang up immediately. To report a scam, contact the Santa Clara Police Department at scpd.org.
The City has partnered with Care Solace to connect Santa Clara residents to mental health, substance use, and social services 24/7/365. Care Solace’s services are free, confidential, and accessible in 200+ languages.
The City has partnered with Care Solace to connect individuals with mental health and social services 24/7/365. Whether you’re in need of food assistance, housing or temporary shelter, mental health and substance use services, food assistance, housing or temporary shelter, Care Solace can help connect you to services and coordinate your care, regardless of your insurance status.
To get started, visit caresolace.com/ca-santaclara.
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.
You’re invited! Join us for the ribbon cutting of the new Gateway Crossings Neighborhood Park. This park provides multiple park elements and diverse experiences for all ages and abilities. Enjoy unique park features that enhance and reinforce the emerging district identity.
Where: 1205 Coleman Ave.
When: Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 11:30 a.m.
For more information about the park, check out the park projects page.
National Water Quality Month focuses on the importance of the clean, reliable water sources. 61% of our drinking water comes from Santa Clara’s own groundwater wells. Our daily actions impact our water quality. Make choices that protect our drinking water and prevent water pollution. Maintain our clean local water supply by keeping toxic chemicals out of storm drains and sewer systems.
We all rely on water. Enjoy our drinking water responsibly. Learn more about water quality and conservation in Santa Clara.
 The City Council took action to set up a Charter Review Committee to help review and update the City's Charter. The goal of the committee will be to identify provisions in the Charter that should be corrected, clarified or modified in order for the Charter to be fully consistent with applicable state laws, aligned with current best practices for City operations and, in general, easier to understand and apply. The project will develop a comprehensive Charter Amendment for City Council consideration and approval and, ultimately, presentation to the voters at the November 2026 general election.
About the Committee
Seven members shall be appointed by the City Council/Mayor comprised of:
- One member representing each of the six City Council Districts nominated by the City Councilmember.
- One At-Large member nominated by the Mayor.
Six members shall be chosen by lottery comprised of:
- One member representing each of the six Council Districts.
The application can be filled out online, or in person at the City Clerk’s Office during business hours, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For application questions, contact the City Clerk's Office at 408-615-2220. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
For more information, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/CharterProject or contact the City Attorney’s Office at cityattorney@santaclaraca.gov or 408-615-2230.
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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