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Save the date for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 5 from 5:30–8 p.m. Join us at Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd., for festive music, food trucks, pictures with Santa, and more—plus a new Holiday Market this year featuring local arts and craft vendors perfect for gift shopping! Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/TreeLighting for more information.
Fall is here and so are the leaves! The Department of Public Works helps ensure storm drains remain clean and clear of fallen leaves that might clog water ways. To support this effort, streets are swept bi-weekly the next business day after your regular trash pick up.
Other ways you can help keep our waterways clean this fall:
- Park in your driveway or garage on street sweeping days.
- Place yard trimmings in your green cart - never loose in the street.
- Request a free extra green cart from Mission Trail Waste Systems at 408-727-5368, if needed.
- Don’t blow or sweep leaves into the street or storm drains.
To report a clogged drain or for more information, email street@santaclaraca.gov, or call 408-615-3080.
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Winter Activity Guide will be available online on Nov. 17. Discover winter programs, upcoming special events, volunteer opportunities and much more.
- Santa Clara resident registration opens Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 a.m.
- Non-Resident registration opens Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 a.m.
Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/RecClassesfor more information.
There will be no garbage, recycling, or yard trimmings collection on Thursday, Nov. 27 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
- Customers with regular Thursday collection will receive service on Friday, Nov. 28.
- Customers with regular Friday collection will receive service on Saturday, Nov. 29.
For questions regarding garbage and yard trimmings service, please contact Mission Trail Waste Systems at 408-727-5365; for recycling service, please contact Recology South Bay at 408-970-5100.
 Sign up for Kids Rock on Friday, Nov. 14 from 6 – 8:30 p.m., a special event for K-5th grade kids that includes music, bounce house, arts and crafts, recreation games and pizza! Athletic shoes, good attitudes, and pre-registration is required.
 At Silicon Valley Power, your feedback helps shape the programs, services, and improvements that power our community. We’re asking Santa Clara residents to take a few minutes to complete our Residential Customer Satisfaction Survey. Your input helps us understand what’s working well and where we can do better. The survey only takes a few minutes, and your responses will directly impact how we plan future programs, rebates, and community initiatives. Thank you for helping us keep Santa Clara powered by you!
The holiday season is upon us, which means celebrating with family, friends, and food! Follow these tips for planning an eco-friendly celebration this holiday season:
- Create a meal plan using the calculator at SaveTheFood.com to estimate how much food is needed based on the number of guests.
- Take inventory of the pantry, refrigerator, and freezer before grocery shopping to prevent overbuying and additional food waste.
- Stick to your shopping list - this will keep you from overbuying and keep you on budget!
- Ditch the paper and plastic and opt for reusable glass and cloth items instead, which are both beautiful and keep unnecessary items out of the landfill!
- Encourage your guests to bring their own reusable containers for leftovers.
The Santa Clara Cultural Commission presents Nebula Rider, a 2,500-pound stainless steel Pegasus by Adrian Landon, located in City Hall Plaza, 1500 Warburton Ave. Reflecting the sky by day and glowing with LED lights by night, it captures Santa Clara’s innovative energy—The Center of What’s Possible. Visit through Feb. 15 and share your photos with #SantaClaraPegasus.
Water & Sewer Utilities wishes you a festive holiday season filled with wonderful meals and time with family and friends. We also remind you to keep your drains free from fat! Prevent fat, oil and grease (FOG) from going down your kitchen drain to keep your pipes clear and flowing smoothly. Nothing spoils a merry mood like murky sewer mess backing up into your home! Scrape cooled grease from plates, pots and pans into the trash to avoid expensive and inconvenient plumber visits. Be sure to throw away oily and greasy dairy products, sunscreen, lotion, cosmetics and other similar items in the trash; they should never be poured down the drain. For more information, call Water & Sewer Utilities at 408-615-2000 or visit SantaClaraCA.gov/FOG.
 Step into a world of pure imagination with RJJT! Tickets for Willy Wonka are on sale now. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic, the music, and the chocolate factory like never before! Performances will run from Nov. 7-9 and 14-16 at the Community Recreation Center, 969 Kiely Blvd.
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).
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.
 Every second Sunday, Eddie Souza Community Garden invites gardeners of all levels to connect, share, and grow together! Join us on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. for this free, family-friendly event that celebrates the spirit of community through exchanging seeds, seedlings, recipes, garden stories, and more. Bring what you can—saved seeds, compost, cut flowers, fresh herbs, bulbs, jams, or even just your questions and curiosity. Check out SantaClaraCA.gov/CommunityGarden to learn more.
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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