The Santa Clara Valley Water District will host public meetings with a resource and informational open house in the three neighborhoods most impacted by the storms. The Santa Clara Valley Water District will be there to answer your questions, get feedback...Read on...
Agreements Require Additional Oversight
The City Has Made Progress in Meeting the Goals of the Sunshine Reform Task Force
Considerations for A City with A Growing Number of Tall Buildings
San José City Hall and other City offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. All City offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 5. The Police and Fire Departments, along with other criti...Read on...
The City of San José is proud to present My San Jose, a state-of-the-art mobile tool that allows you to quickly and easily report common service requests such as potholes, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, streetlight outages, and illegal dumping.Read on...
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July 4th is around the corner. We want to remind you that possession and setting off ANY type of fireworks, including those classified as "safe and sane," is ILLEGAL in San José and most of Santa Clara County. Violators can fac...Read on...
Are you or someone you know looking for an exciting new opportunity? The City of San José is currently searching for talented, creative and passionate people to join our team. Check out some of our open positions today!
In July, the Emergency Diesel Generators Project achieved beneficial use, project alternatives for the Filter Rehabilitation Project were confirmed, the Advanced Facility Control and Meter Replacement Project achieved preliminary design, and the Flow Mana...Read on...
Do you have unused or expired medicine? Don’t rush to flush!
Pollution Prevention Week, September 18-24, highlights the ways residents can prevent pollution before it begins. Do your part by safely disposing of your unused or expired medicines...Read on...
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If you participated in the use of fireworks this July 4th, please read this message:
The City's Open Data website is in the BETA phase, giving users access to a number of data sets that are now available online. Visit Open Data San José often as more features are added in the coming months.
These city data sets range from unemployment...
Trump Administration's Action to Eliminate the DACA Program
Declaración del Alcalde Sam Liccardo sobre el anuncio de la Administración de Trump de rescindir DACA
San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia will be joined by Mayor Sam Liccardo, Mauricio Toussaint (Mexican Consulate General in San Jose), Zulma Maciel (Office of Immigrant Affairs - City of San Jose), Magdalena Carrasco (Councilmember - City ...Read on...
The City of San José has developed a Language Access Policy. The Office of Immigrant Affairs will provide oversight of the implementation of the policy. This is an important step towards engaging our limited-English speaking community....Read on...
The City of San Jose’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, East Side Union High School District, San Jose Unified School District, StoryCorps, and The Silicon Valley Talent Partnership are proud to be rolling out Project “Rafiki”, w...Read on...
San Jose officials will participate in a grand opening ceremony for the new Interim Vietnamese-American Community Center (VACC). Located within the George Shirakawa Sr. Community Center, the VACC will serve as a gathering place that celebrates Vietnamese ...Read on...
On June 23, 2016, the United States Supreme Court issued a 4-4 decision in United States v. Texas, the case challenging expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAP...Read on...
Partnership for a New American Economy (PNAE) has released a research brief that examines the economic and demographic contributions of immigrants in San José and Santa Clara County. The brief shows that Santa Clara County's 1.9 million immigra...Read on...
The Office of Immigrant Affairs has made available a draft of the Welcoming San José (WSJ) Plan recommendations and strategies. City Administration presented the draft WSJ Plan to the Mayor and City Council on May 17th and has...Read on...
The City of San José recently hosted a White House Regional Convening on New Americans that brought together multiple sectors and levels of government to further strengthen welcoming and immigrant integration efforts in the greater San...Read on...
The City of San José values its diversity and embraces immigrants and their contributions to our city. Now more than ever, it is critical that the City work with nonprofit partners, schools, the community, business sector, and...Read on...
“San José is proud of its rich immigrant heritage, and we wouldn’t be known as the Capital of Silicon Valley and a global center of innovation had it not been for the contributions of the hundreds of thousands of immigrants ...Read on...
“Our evolution over the past 50 years, from an agricultural community to become the world’s leading center of technology innovation is attributed to the entrepreneurial spirit of the people of San Jose, who have come to reside here fro...Read on...
The Mayor and City Council approved the establishment of the Office of Immigrant Affairs. The City Manager's Office have been working with key stakeholder since August 2015 to develop a three-year immigrant integration plan and will also continue its work...Read on...
In response to questions from interested members of the public asking for clarification regarding Enterprise Zones, under subsection 20.80.775.I of Title 20 (the Zoning Code), 2055 South 7th Street (APN 477-25-023) is the only parcel which is located in a...Read on...
On June 10, 2014, the City Council approved a Medical Marijuana Regulatory Program defining and regulating the legal operation of medical marijuana establishments in the City of San José. That program is set forth in two City ordinances found at the foll...Read on...
The 2016 IPA Year End Report summarizes the work of Independent Police Auditor (IPA) and staff during the 2016 calendar year. Report highlights include:
The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Mayfair Community Center in partnership with Ronnie Lott’s All Stars Helping Kids (ASHK) host the third-annual Harvest Book Fair.Read on...
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Almaden Community Center saw a full house at the first seniors’ Mystery Dinner Theater event on Saturday, Sept. 16. In collaboration with the Almaden Senior Association, a sold out cr...Read on...
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Volunteer Management Unit launched the Sunday Series in response to the public’s desire for more volunteer opportunities. The 10-week series occurs every Sunday, starting promptly fro...Read on...
The Happy Hollow Foundation, which supports the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, hosted a sold out crowd of 800 guest during the seventh annual Hoot & Howl event. Fundraiser attendees enjoyed a vie...Read on...
Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Willow Glen Community Center hosted its annual Grandparent’s Day Celebration during the Senior Nutrition Program on Friday Sept. 8. Over 80 participants enjoyed a meal and festivities. The Senior N...Read on...
The Department of Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Volunteer Management team and Kelley Park welcomed 250 Orchard Supply Hardware corporate volunteers on Thursday, Sept. 7. The volunteers painted the east parking lot curbs and spruced up ...Read on...
Hosted by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) and organized by the Chinese Moon Festival committee, the 24th Annual Chinese Moon Festival was held at Overfelt Gardens on Sunday, Sept. 10. The committee, comprised of volunt...Read on...
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Kelley Park Moonlight Walk series connected 350 guests to nature. PRNS park rangers, in partnership with the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority and Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful, prov...Read on...
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Japanese Friendship Garden in Kelley Park reopened Saturday, Sept. 2, six months after the lower garden was inundated with six feet of flood waters. Interdepartmental collaboration &...Read on...
Park Rangers of San Jos?’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services hosted a Moonlight Walk Event at Kelley Park on Friday, August 8. Co-hosted by Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo’s Education Department, and the Sant...Read on...
City of San Jos?’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department Alum Rock Park Rangers received multiple reports of smoke visible along the Dorel Road boarder of the park at about 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 12, 2017. Park Ranger Mike Peasland responded...Read on...
The City of San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services department (PRNS) received the “Healthy Out-of-School Time” grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), implementing a nutrition literacy c...Read on...
The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department’s All Access Sports and Recreation (AASR) program joined Valley Medical Center Rehabilitation Unit at its first Annual Accessibility Day on Saturday, Aug. 12. The day included a showcase...Read on...
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Southside Community Center Active Adults program had its “Hawaiian Luau and Celebration” on Friday, August 11. The participants had a wonderful time eating great food and en...Read on...
The City of San José Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services “Healthy Challenge Type 2 Diabetes Prevention” camps were, once again, a huge success. In partnership with the American Diabetes Association two ...Read on...
Camp San José at the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Berryessa Community Center wrapped up another successful summer of FUN. For eight weeks, Berryessa had full enrollment of nearly 100 participants, filling the commun...Read on...
Summer has come to a close, and it was a busy one for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Almaden Community Center. This summer, Almaden Community Center offered a wide variety of camps, including Fit Camp, Camp San Jos&eacut...Read on...
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Camden Community Center provided an unforgettable summer experience for children with its Camp San José program, by combining summer camp traditions with enriching and educational ac...Read on...
The “treasure is in the eye of the beholder” and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Willow Glen Community Center will showcase new treasures every month. It’s a free trade event with particip...Read on...
Looking to have some fun in the sun? The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is offering a variety of summer activities where campers can stay healthy and active throughout the whole summer. The first summer camp session of FI...Read on...
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is accepting grant applications for the Saint James Park and Urban Activation Grant Program to establish a well-qualified pool of agencies experienced in providing placemaking activities...Read on...
There is a vibrant energy at the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Mayfair Community Center and it is from the many campers who are reading, playing, and having fun. Our Camp San Jose and FIT Camp summer programs have begun ...Read on...
Watson Park, severely affected by last February’s winter storms, reopened on Monday, June 26. Extensive damage, along with debris, mud and silt left over from the flood waters needed to be repaired and cleaned up before the park could reopen. Wh...Read on...
Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) will be featured on Insights and Perspectives, a television program produced by the League of Women Voters and aired on CreaTV. Former City Councilmember Trixie Johnson interviewed Marybeth Harasz, Deputy...Read on...
Throughout the City of San José, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) community centers and parks have started their summer programming. With 10 community center hub locations and 6 park locations, PRNS is spread...Read on...
June is a very popular month for corporations to help their local community. Google, Deloitte, LG Electronics, Citi, and PayPal employees all participated in One Day Volunteer Events at various City of San José parks. Volunteer projects include...Read on...
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Therapeutic Art & Wellness (Grace) Program held their Annual Spring Dance on Friday May 19. Keeping it nostalgic with a 50’s Sock Hop theme, the multi-purpose room at Basco...Read on...
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services’ (PRNS) Emma Prusch Farm Park was the site of a hands-on volunteer day for the elementary students and parents of Hammer Montessori school in San José on Saturday, May 20. ...Read on...
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) hosted the Age Out Loud event to celebrate Older American’s Month inside the City Hall Rotunda on Friday, May 19. The event highlighted active lifestyles of San José...Read on...
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Berryessa Community Center partnered with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to host a second annual AARP Driver Safety Class taught in the Mandarin language. The class i...Read on...
With over 230 residents in attendance, District Three Councilmember Raul Peralez’s Office, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services’ (PRNS) Roosevelt Community Center and the Department of Housing hosted the 3rd An...Read on...
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Willow Glen Community Center, in collaboration with the Kiwanis Club, hosted their 2nd Annual Car Show on Saturday, May 20. The event attracted families to share their love of classic ca...Read on...
The International Trails Symposium convenes every two years with the largest gathering of trail enthusiasts; from design professionals and trail managers to advocates and users. At this year’s symposium, held in Dayton, Ohio, the City of San Jos...Read on...
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Anti-Litter Program hosted the 18th Annual Great American Litter Pick Up Event at multiple locations throughout the City of San José from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on ...Read on...
Envision welcoming spring in all it’s meaning with a movement, crafts, egg games and delicious treats! Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Therapeutic Art & Wellness (Grace) members celebrated the start of the season on Friday, April 14...Read on...
Camden Community Center held a variety of camps during spring break, Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 7. The all-inclusive Camp San Jose offered games, crafts, and enrichment and physical activities for children ages five to twelve years old. Participants...Read on...
Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services’ (PRNS) Roosevelt Community Center welcomed 183 egg hunters to its annual hunt on Saturday, April 8. Even with the spring showers, the event moved indoors and included face painting, arts and crafts, ...Read on...
Over the past several weeks, the PRNS Out of School Time team offered an After School Program at the Seven Trees Community Center to provide a safe, fun, and enriching environment for the youth residing in the shelter. The center dedicated a classroom for...Read on...
Two grants have been awarded to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Out of School Time Program; the H.I.T.S. (Honest, Integrity, Teamwork, Sportsmanship) Grant through USTA and NRPA’s Healthy Out of School Time G...Read on...
Over 200 children searched the fields for toy-filled eggs at the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Camden Community Center last Saturday. During the event, children and families celebrated spring’s arrival with egg...Read on...
Alum Rock Park Re-opens tomorrow, Saturday, April 1! FREE parking at the Eagle Rock & Rustic Lands parking Lots has been extended through June 30, 2017. This means you can continue to park for FREE inside Alum Rock Park (except on Holidays). We encou...Read on...
Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) re-opened the Rock Spring Park last Friday afternoon. Featuring a children’s play area, basketball court, picnic tables and outdoor BBQ pits, the park is located in one of the neighborhoods hit ...Read on...
Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) has completed the community engagement process to discuss the future of the Los Lagos Golf Course, one of three municipal golf courses in San José. Approximately 216 community...
The SJ DIGI (Discover, Ignite, Grow, Inspire) program powered by Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS), hosted the second annual Young Creators Youth Symposium, sponsored by Silicon Valley Creates, on Thursday, March 9th. Viet Mac, of Mac Hou...Read on...
The management of the shelter at Seven Trees Community Center transferred from the American Red Cross (ARC) to the City of San José’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) on Monday, March 6. The ARC ha...
The latest winter storms continue to affect some City parks. To help you track if your favorite park, picnic area, playground, or athletic facility is open, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) has developed a new Parks and Trails ...Read on...
Last weekend, hundreds of yellow-vested volunteers showed up at Kelley Park to assist in clean-up efforts from the winter floods. There were individuals, community organizations, and families – all with smiles and all with the common go...Read on...
Pink and red hearts filled the room at the Grace Therapeutic Art & Wellness Valentine’s Day Dance on Friday, February 10, 2017. Almost 70 people danced the night away with music, food, prizes, goodie bags, and good company. Held at the Basco...Read on...
Councilmember Johnny Khamis (D10) and Mayor Sam Liccardo presented a commendation to Rich and Jeanne Sanders on Tuesday, February 7th for their inspirational service to the community. The Sanders have been volunteering at the Parks, Recreation and Neighbo...Read on...
In the Almaden Valley, Jeffrey Fontana Park is a popular and serene gathering spot for neighbors to enjoy a walk, for dogs to enjoy playing at the dog park, and for youth to climb and swing on the playground. As people drive by the park on McAbee Road, th...Read on...
The Seven Trees Community Center’s Mural Contest is a unique opportunity for a local artist to highlight their work to hundreds of people. The artist must depict an image that represents, “Building Community Through Fun,” on ...
Last Wednesday, Mayor Sam Liccardo announced that the World Health Organization (WHO) named San José as one of only 38 cities in the United States accepted into the world-wide WHO Age-Friendly City Network. Hundreds of cities from around the wo...Read on...
Over 190 teachers from around the Bay Area and 50 families from District 5 walked through the doors of the Mayfair Community Center on Saturday, January 21st expecting to receive old used books. Instead, families walked into a community center transformed...
With January as the best time to prune roses, local Almaden residents from Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church, as well as, neighbors and other dedicated volunteers accomplished the essential job of pruning roses at the Almaden Winery Rose Park on S...
The City of San José, Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services is excited to be partnering with SV Creates with funding from Aroha Philanthropies to offer three artful aging workshops in 2017. John McCluggage, former associate ...Read on...
The recent winter storms that have affected the entire state, also hit the popular Family Camp at Yosemite site. The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) program, located in the Sierras near Yosemite National Park, was battered by the recent...Read on...
Your opinion is wanted by the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) department. A community engagement process to discuss the future of Los Lagos Golf Course, one of three municipal golf courses in San José, has started. You can sh...Read on...
With more than 4,500 nationwide Knight Cities Challenge (KCC) submissions, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Young Placemakers program has been selected as one of 12 entries from San José to join the...Read on...
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., volunteers came out to serve their local community on Monday, January 16, 2017. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Volunteer Management Unit partnered with the City of Campbell to host...Read on...
Looking for something fun for the new year? The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Winter Leisure Class Registration is open! Take a minute to see what classes, camps and activities your local community centers and parks are ...Read on...
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is currently accepting 2017 Citywide Scholarship applications for the upcoming season. PRNS offers hundreds of classes and programs, such as dance, music, health & fitness, gymnastic...Read on...
Even with the forecast showing continual rain and gusty breezes for Saturday, January 7th, 276 “San José Parks-Loving” volunteers headed out to the San José Municipal Rose Garden for the 10th Annual Pruning Day ev...Read on...
Lake Cunningham Regional Park has become home to a unique new resident this past month. Our country’s national bird, the American Bald Eagle, has been spotted during morning strolls by park staff and visitors. Our new feathery friend spends its ...Read on...
Students from Luis Valdez Leadership High School participated in a City Employee Shadow Day on Monday, January 9, 2017. City employees from the Departments of Environmental Services, Housing, and Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services were matched up...Read on...
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) therapeutic drop-in Art & Wellness Programming for adults in need of behavioral health services and those with disabilities is now offered in three locations City wide. PRNS has susp...
Planning on visiting a City of San Jose regional park this spring? Exploring a trail or booking a picnic area? Download or visit a park to get one of our newly designed regional park brochures. These highlight the unique features and landscapes of each pa...Read on...
Camden and Mayfair Community Centers are helping older adults “master” aging. The City of San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS) is pleased to be the first in the area to offer an innovative, new ten-week health and wellnes...Read on...
Each December, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services All Access Sports and Recreation (AASR) provides holiday fun for individuals with various disabilities. One such event is our Winter Workshop which was held at Camden Community C...Read on...
- On December 19, a half dozen park rangers braved the cold to complete their Bicycle Patrol Training at Alum Rock Park. Bicycles are one of a variety of transportation devices park rangers use to patrol parks and trails throughout the City. Rangers have ...Read on...
Hosted by Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services, therapeutic services programs in San José, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale presented their Annual Winter Ball, a semi-formal event attended by 115 participants, parents, and care providers. Guests danced the...Read on...
Seven Trees Community Center’s Star Wars Cookies with Santa Event- Seven Trees Community Center hosted its’ Annual Cookies with Santa event with a few extra helpers this year. Jedi Knights, Strom Troopers, Yoda, BB8 and a few more frie...Read on...
The Seven Trees Community Center organizes yearly, City Wide -Teen Sports Leagues that serve youth ages 12-18. Presently this league hosts 3 sports, Flag Football, Futsal, and Basketball. Flag Football is currently at the end of the season, with 15 teams ...Read on...
Disability Awareness Day Planning Committee honored with Proclamation! Over 1,500 Attend 9th Annual Disability Awareness Day - Disability Awareness Day celebrated diversity, awareness, and empowerment for persons with differing abilities on Thurs...Read on...
Parking fees are collected daily and during park hours at Almaden Lake Park, Alum Rock Park, Kelley Park, and Lake Cunningham Regional Park. Parking fees are collected by parking booth attendants or payable at the Parking Machines with cash (exact amount ...Read on...
Project Description: The project proposes a Conventional Rezoning f...Read on...