Volume 3 • Issue 1

January 8, 2021

San Jose Mayor Calls for Trump to be Tried for Sedition Today, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo released the following statement in reaction to the violent mob storming the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. during the Electoral College ballot count: “For this atrocious, dismaying display in our Capitol Building, Donald Trump should be tried for sedition. As a former federal prosecutor, I refer our next U.S. Attorney General to 18 USC Sections 2384 & 2385. Under the Supreme Court’s holding in Nixon v. Fitzgerald, the President is not immune from criminal prosecution, and this President has violated Section 2384 of Title 18 of the United States Code by publicly inciting the use of unlawful means to undermine the will of the electorate. This is a nation of laws, and no person is above that law.

Goodbye 2020! Hello 2021! Volume 2 • Issue 6

March 28, 2020

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Democracy will continue to prevail in the greatest country in the world. This is a moment for all of us--Republican, Democrat, and people of all ideologies-- to stand up for our country. The peaceful transfer of

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power constitutes the very foundation of democratic rule, and free and fair elections comprise the most sacred democratic institution. May God bless and bring peace to our nation.”

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Governor Gavin Newsom visited the Bloom Energy ventilator refurbishing site in Sunnyvale on Saturday, March 28 with San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo. Through a partnership with the state, the company has transformed its production facility to quickly refurbish lifesaving ventilators that the state had held in storage. The Governor and the Mayor toured the site and met with company leadership before hosting a pooled press conference. [Continued on Page 9]

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Public Health

COVID-19 Response and Recovery

San José is under a State-mandated stayat-home order. Do your part to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect our health care system: Stay at home as much as possible and do not gather with people outside your household. If you run essential errands or perform essential work, wear a face covering and keep six feet apart from others. Updates on City of San José Services and/or Operations • Revised County Mandatory Directive for Construction Projects: Contractors and subcontractors are required to comply with the December 16, 2020 Revised Santa Clara County Mandatory Directive for Construction Projects. The directive is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Tagalog. Under the directive, contractors/subcontractors are responsible for submitting a jobsite-

specific social distancing protocol; providing personal protective equipment; reporting COVID-19 positive cases and complying with contact-tracing efforts; designating and supporting the work of a jobsitespecific COVID-19 supervisor; and more. Violations are subject to civil and/or criminal enforcement. For more details, visit www.bit.ly/ ConstructionGuidelines. • Parking Enforcement Resumes in Street Sweeping Zones: After a 10-month suspension, the City will start enforcing street sweeping parking restrictions again. Since November, parking compliance officers have placed over 47,000 warning flyers on vehicles parked in street sweeping zones. Vehicles in those zones have received flyers at least twice. Street sweeping is an important service that keeps fine particulates and small debris out of our

local creeks and rivers. Street sweepers may pass through an area more than once, so please keep your vehicles off the streets during the times listed on street signs. For more details, read our recent blog post: https://www. sanjoseca.gov/Home/ Components/News/ News/2159/5104. • Get Up to 35% Off Your Electricity Bill: If you are experiencing lower wages or lost your job due to COVID-19, you may qualify for a discount on your electricity bill. The California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE) is a state-funded program that offers a monthly discount of 3035% on electricity and 20% on gas. The Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA) is another state-funded program that offers a monthly discount of 18% on electricity for households of three or more people. Eligibility for these programs is based on current income and you may qualify even if you receive unemployment benefits. Learn more at www. sanjosecleanenergy.org/ discount-programs or call

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833-432-2454. • Grants for Small Businesses Available: The State of California has established a grant program to help small businesses, and the applications are being accepted through January 13, 2021. Small businesses in San José can apply for California Relief Grants in $5,000, $15,000 and $25,000 amounts, to help with the costs of the COVID pandemic, help for applicants: - You can view a recording of a seminar the City hosted at https:// youtu.be/4kJFNL0k3rs, to help with applications. Free help with your application is available from the local partners listed on the fund’s website: https:// careliefgrant.com/partner/ santa-clara/. For more information, visit California Relief grants website (https:// careliefgrant.com), which contains detailed information and FAQ (https://careliefgrant. com/50440-2/). COVID-19 Testing, Tracing, and Support

Services If you need a COVID-19 test, don’t wait! A high rate of testing helps identify and stop the spread of COVID-19 cases, and is one of the factors that is helping our county reopen under the new State regulations. Some testing sites are listed below, but there are many more throughout the county. For a full list of COVID-19 testing sites in Santa Clara County, go to www.sccfreetest.org or call 2-1-1. The County offers support options for people who test positive or have been in contact with someone who is COVID-19 positive. If you need help with food, bills, or a place to stay while you isolate or quarantine, please call 408-808-7770 to learn about support services from the County of Santa Clara.

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The Santa Clara County Fairgrounds site continues to be a popular and robust testing location, testing 3,000 to 5,000 people a day. However, visitors must make appointments in advance of arrival, whether they are arriving by car, bike or on foot. “Appointment-based testing helps us to accommodate the high volume of visitors at our Fairgrounds site for COVID testing,” said Dr. Marty Fenstersheib, County of Santa Clara Testing Officer. “To keep our operation running smoothly as demand continues to increase, only those who have appointments for the day can be tested, and, unfortunately, all others will be turned away.” To make an appointment, visit www. sccfreetest.org and click on Schedule an Appointment Today. Tests are also available at Pop-Up sites throughout the County, which do not require appointments.

For the week of January 11, testing opportunities will be available throughout Santa Clara County, in San José, Sunnyvale, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Milpitas and Gilroy. The County would like to remind people that hospital emergency departments are not the appropriate venue for a COVID-19 test when symptoms are not present and there is no emergency medical issue. Emergency Departments are for people who need emergency care and are currently overwhelmed. Next week, appointment-only County COVID-19 testing will be conducted at sites in San José, Sunnyvale, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Milpitas. Appointments can be made starting seven days in advance of the testing date until all slots are reserved at www.sccfreetest. org. Appointmentbased testing is also available in San José

at the Fairgrounds, with appointments available five days in advance. Testing is free at all these sites. Appointments are essential for reserving a testing slot. APPOINTMENTBASED TESTING SITES For a complete list of testing sites, please visit www.sccfreetest. org. Text message results are available at appointment-based County of Santa Clara testing facilities and an influenza test is included. San José: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Parking Lot A (across from the blue arch) Drive-through, bike, and walk-up appointments Across the street from the Fairgrounds main entrance, 344 Tully Road, San José, CA 95111 Appointment hours: • Monday, January 11, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Tuesday through Thursday, January 12 through January 14, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. • Friday, January 15, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. • Saturday, January 16, and Sunday, January 17, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunnyvale: Sunnyvale Murphy Park, 260 Sunnyvale Ave., Sunnyvale 94086 Monday, January 11, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Morgan Hill: Morgan Hill Council Chamber

Building, 17555 Peak Ave., Morgan Hill 9503 Tuesday, January 12, 9:30 a.m. to 4 pm. Santa Clara: Santa Clara Central Park Library, 2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara 95051 -Wednesday, January 13, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saratoga: Saratoga Prospect Center Friendship Hall, 19848 Prospect Road, Saratoga 95070 -Thursday, January 14, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Milpitas: Milpitas Sports Center, 1325 East Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas 95035 - Friday, January 15, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. In order to facilitate the testing process and reduce waiting times, staff may distribute wristbands that will correspond to specific testing time windows. When patients receive a wristband, they may be asked to return during their assigned testing window. Once all wristbands have been handed out, the testing site can no longer take additional patients for the day. The County test sites provide COVID-19 tests free of charge, regardless of immigration status, and no doctor’s note is needed. At some County test sites, people with insurance may be asked to provide their insurance information,

so that payment from the insurance company can be collected. However, patients will not be billed for any co-pay, deductible, or any other cost for testing. Those without health insurance or those who do not provide insurance information can still get a test at those sites. For people without COVID-19 symptoms, the County currently offers indoor and drivethrough sites. People with symptoms are directed to drive-through sites to reduce the chance of getting others sick. For more information on testing rights, see our Frequently Asked Questions page at https://www.sccgov.org/ sites/covid19/Pages/ order-health-officerfaq-06-15-20.aspx?mc_ cid=4fa86f0116&mc_ eid=c4fcc9a7b1. The County also collects and publishes data on testing by large healthcare systems: https://www. sccgov.org/sites/covid19/ Pages/dashboard-testing. aspx#hstesting. All test sites are mapped on the County’s website at www. sccfreetest.org. The site is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Tagalog. Information is also available by calling 2-1-1.

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..What? Statement on State Extension of Regional Stay at Home Order in Bay Area In a statement issued by the California Department of Public Health, the State has extended its Regional Stay at Home Order, which was originally set to expire on January 8, due to the region’s ICU bed capacity remaining below 15%. All current restrictions will remain in place until the Bay Area’s four-week ICU projection shows a capacity of greater than or equal to 15%. The Bay Area’s current ICU capacity is 3%. In Santa Clara County, the current ICU Bed Capacity, including surge capacity ICU beds, is 6%. With the current surge of COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations, the County expects to be under the restrictions of this State order for some time. It is more critical than ever to stay at home, wear a mask if you must leave home for essential activities, and keep a distance from those outside your households. Follow our Twitter for updates: @HealthySCC County of Santa Clara Website: www.sccgov.org/coronavirus Public Health Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sccpublichealth

POSTscript With creeks filling from recent rains, endangered steelhead trout are now migrating up some of our local streams to give birth to the next generation. Remarkably, many will return to the very pools they themselves were born. It’s the beginning of a new chapter. Steelhead are unique in that they depend on the entire watershed, from the shallow upstream waters where they lay their eggs to the stream’s mouth where they enter the ocean. For millennia, they have depended on our clear, cold, wild waters. Peninsula Open Space Trust will host Richard Tejeda, Founder of Saved By Nature, for an overview of the native fish we have in our local watersheds on the SF Peninsula and in the South Bay, including local salmon and trout species. An avid angler, fish conservationist and environmental educator, Richard will share the characteristics and ecology of our most common native fish species. We’ll discuss where these fish live, where they used to live, and why many of their populations have sadly deteriorated due to

historical and current-day environmental impacts. But there are also signs of hope for many of these populations. Richard will share some stories of the restoration work that is underway by a variety of great local organizations so that these important parts of our local watershed ecosystems will continue to exist into the future. Richard may also share some of his favorite local fishing stories along the way! This event is part of POST’s community event series, which is open to the general public as well as POST donors. We hope you’ll join us! We

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January 8, 2021

Newsom Announces $5 Billion ‘Golden State Stimulus’ with Cash and Rent Relief for Low-Income People Sunita Sohrabji | EMS Contributing Editor

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Golden State News is aiming to help both renters and small landlords with the stimulus proposal. The stimulus package will be tacked on to the state’s new budget, expected to be released January 8. Assembly member Eloise Reyes, a Democrat who represents portions of the Inland Empire, said at the press briefing, California’s EITC program has a “proven track record of lifting people out of poverty.” “We are addressing the inequality in our state, and

helping people pay past due rent,” she said. Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation, said: “This money is essential to people on the front lines who are working to feed us.” Sen. Mike McGuire, a Democrat representing Ukiah, noted that millions of California families are “on the ropes” amid the pandemic. “For some families, no matter how hard they work, it just isn’t enough.” “But relief is on the way,” he said. The press conference can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/2XeuQJp

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California Big City Mayors Meet with U.S. Senator-Designate Padilla Electeds congratulate California’s first Latino Senator

Yesterday, the Big City Mayors coalition, representing 13 of California’s largest cities and 11 million residents, met virtually with U.S. Senator-Designate Alex Padilla, to discuss issues such as pandemic response, housing and homelessness, economic recovery, and receiving vital federal assistance for local governments. They offered their heartfelt congratulations to Senator-Designate Padilla for his historic appointment as the first Latino senator in California history. With his decades of experience and extraordinary service to Californians, SenatorDesignate Padilla will be an appreciated partner in advocating for solutions to the most pressing issues in California cities. “I look forward to Alex Padilla’s leadership on behalf of millions of Californians who need a strong advocate in Congress to achieve greater federal engagement in supporting each of our cities tackle our multiple crises relating to the pandemic, joblessness, homelessness, affordable housing shortage, and climate change,” said San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, who chairs the Big City Mayors coalition. “We congratulate Senator-

Designate Padilla, and we thank him for reaching out to California’s Big City Mayors in a spirit of partnership.” The Big City Mayors is a coalition of Mayors across California’s 13 largest cities. Members include Mayors from Los Angeles, San Diego, San José, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim, Riverside, Santa Ana, and Stockton.

Mayor Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles “California will be well represented in the United States Senate by Alex Padilla, an Angeleno, a son of the San Fernando Valley, and an extraordinary public servant. He got his start on our City Council and he understands the immense challenges facing local governments -- and we look forward to having such a strong partner representing us in Washington D.C. and working with us to strengthen our COVID-19 response, deliver economic relief to our families, confront our housing and homelessness crisis, and build a state and country defined by justice and equity for all.” Mayor Todd Gloria, San Diego “Senator Designate

Padilla has long been a strong champion for California and I am looking forward to his partnership with California’s big cities to ensure we can take action on pressing issues like pandemic response and recovery, housing and homelessness, and investing in sustainable infrastructure. The Big City Mayors look forward to supporting the work of California’s newest Senator as we work together to bring much-needed relief and services to the families, small businesses, and communities we were elected to represent.” Mayor London Breed, San Francisco “Congratulations to Senator-Designate Alex Padilla on his appointment to the United States Senate. We have a lot of work to do to provide financial relief to local governments, help our economies recover, build more affordable housing, offer services to support our unsheltered populations, and ensure that we advance the rights of immigrants and people of color in this country that were significantly hurt over the last four years under the outgoing administration.” Mayor Jerry Dyer, Fresno “I want to congratulate

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with. On behalf of the City of Sacramento, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and look forward to continuing our work together.” Mayor Robert Garcia, Long Beach “We could not be more excited to have Senator Padilla represent us in Washington DC. He understands the COVID crisis and will ensure that our most vulnerable communities have access to housing, health care, and basic needs.” Mayor Libby Schaaf, Oakland “Alex’s story is the story of California. I’m proud to see the son of Mexican immigrants, and

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sustainable solutions to the crisis of homelessness, housing, and the needs of local businesses and families throughout our State.” Mayor Harry Sidhu, Anaheim “As a former city council member, we welcome SenatorDesignate Padilla and the perspective he will bring representing California at the federal level. Cities are where Californians interact with government on a daily basis, and that relationship has never been as important as it is during the pandemic. Working with our federal partners, Anaheim has deployed relief assistance to keep people in their homes, feed families, and keep small businesses

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Volume 2 • Issue 6

March 28, 2020

Governor Newsom and Mayor Liccardo to Tour Bloom Energy Ventilator Refurbishing Site

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April 26, 2020

Google Donates 49,000 Face Shields Will protect frontline COVID-19 healthcare workers throughout Silicon Valley. "We're feeling lucky," says Valley Medical Center Foundation CEO Chris Wilder

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Responding to a national shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers, the Valley Medical Center Foundation announced today a donation of 49,000 face shields designed and assembled by teams at Google. The shields will be deployed at hospitals,

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clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and other high-risk environments throughout Santa Clara County during the COVID-19 crisis. “Google is stepping up in our most trying time in Santa Clara County,” said Cindy Chavez, president of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. [Continued on Page 9]

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Earlier today, the San José Public Library’s (SJPL) staff, volunteers and City Librarian Jill Bourne were joined by Mayor Sam Liccardo and District 9 Councilmember Pam Foley to officially

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handover the donation of 3D printed face shields and masks to Good Samaritan Hospital’s CEO Joe DeSchryver and frontline staff. [Continued on Page 14]

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June 2, 2020

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brutal murder of George Floyd in Minnesota. Although they are diverse group of Black youth – by political identification, education, where they are from in the state, and more – they are all uniquely equipped to articulate and bear witness to the racial and economic injustices that a multiracial coalition of Californians have now

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The presence of COVID-19 over the last few months has generated both fear and compassion in the world. It has also resulted in much change. These changes affect how we work, how we gather, and how we see ourselves. For many, these changes have exposed fear, doubt, anger, and ignorance. For others, it has brought opportunities, new skills, strength, and a sense of

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October 28, 2020

Earthquakes, Hunger at Home Partner to Distribute Meals

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Dinari Brown, CEO Hunger at Home, Andrew Le, Donna Le, Christian Le (oldest son), Ethan Le (youngest son), and Ewell Sterner, Founder of Hunger at Home

The San Jose Earthquakes has partnered with Hunger at Home to help feed those in need here in Silicon Valley. Hunger at Home is a leader in food collection and distribution, working with local convention centers, hotels, and sports stadiums to collect excess food and goods and distribute through its

connection. Why has this been the response? Is it due to business models that were never designed to include crises, greed, desire for power, or simply to us being uncomfortable in our own bodies and emotions? It is all a result of how we process change. What is the mindset (fixed or open) we operate from when the constant presence of change ebbs and flows in our lives?

large network of nonprofit partners. To date, Hunger at Home has distributed more than 3.5 million meals as well as various important household items. “We are extremely proud and excited to continue building on our partnership with Hunger at Home,” said Earthquakes Director of

Community Relations Rahul Devaskar. “They have a longstanding reputation of keeping food out of landfills and supporting inneed members of our community. Hunger at Home is also a founding member of our Pledge 74 campaign and have helped us identify the areas where our efforts would

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October 18, 2020

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SF 49ers Convene Partnership to Drive Voter Awareness and Turnout in Upcoming Election

The San Francisco 49ers today announced a multilateral partnership to make Levi’s Stadium a voting center for the November 3rd election in conjunction with the team’s ongoing get out the vote efforts and the NFL Votes initiative to drive voter awareness and turnout. The 49ers have joined with California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters, More Than A Vote, and founding partner Levi’s® to ensure Santa Clara County residents have a safe and easily accessible location to drop off their ballots, participate in early voting, or vote in-person on election day. Through the support of each of the partners, Levi’s Stadium will fill a

need for another in-person voting center where any resident of Santa Clara County can vote in-person or deposit their ballot. The SAP Tower atrium within Levi’s Stadium will be open for early voting beginning on October 31st (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) and through Election Day on November 3rd

Second Round of Emergency Rental Assistance Available to Renters Impacted by COVID-19 Crisis On Sept. 1, the Santa Clara City Council approved an additional $1.5 million for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and broadened the eligibility requirements allowing more households to prequalify for the program. The application process for the second round of funding will be available starting Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. In response to COVID-19 and its

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2020 Year in Review Message from Mike

2020 has been a year unlike any other. Below are a few highlights of the past 12 months from Supervisor Mike Wasserman, incoming President of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. COVID-19. On January 31, 2020 the first case of COVID-19 in Santa Clara County was announced. Since then there have been approximately 44,000 cases reported in our County. The crippling effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic include lost loved ones, lost jobs, lost businesses, lost learning and future impacts yet unknown. Communities pulled together in inspiring ways: restaurants, faith organizations, businesses and non-profits donating meals, supplies, childcare and other support to those in need. Board President. On December 8th, my colleagues elected me to serve as President of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors for 2021 and my colleague, Supervisor Susan Ellenberg, to serve as Vice-President. I am honored by the

trust placed in me for what we know will be a challenging year full of tough choices and new obstacles. I have learned in my 10 years as a County Supervisor that by working together as a Board and with our community, we can deliver vital services to our 2 million residents. New Supervisor. On November 3rd, voters elected Otto Lee to replace Supervisor Dave Cortese, who will now be representing Santa Clara County in the State Senate. Supervisor Lee previously served as Mayor and Councilman in Sunnyvale. He is a retired U.S. Navy Commander, who served in both reserves and active duty for 28 years, and currently works as an intellectual property attorney. Animal Center. Construction was completed in November on the County’s new stateof-the-art, 37,000 square foot Animal Services Center. Set on 4.5 acres in San Martin, the facility will allow for enhanced animal care as County pet populations continue to grow. The Center will also be a hub for South County activities, providing a

much-needed community public meeting space for up to 300 attendees. Budget Cuts. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the County was forced to begin making budget cuts. In August, the Board of Supervisors adopted a $8.3 billion Fiscal Year 20-21 General Fund budget. While the budget was balanced, $94.7 million in one-time funds were used to pay for ongoing General Fund costs in FY 20-21. With annual deficits expected to range from $200 million to $400 million, more cuts are expected at the

February 2021 budget session. Voting Turnout. Like much of the nation, voter registration and turnout for the November 3rd Presidential Election in Santa Clara County was record high. With nearly 85% of our more than 1 million registered voters casting their ballots, the County Registrar of Voters office performed extremely well. The election was certified on December 3rd with final Voter Turnout at 84.76% and 863,964 ballots cast out of the 1,019,309 registered voters.

Census 2020. In September, the Board of Supervisors approved $1 million in additional funding for 2020 Census canvassing and phone banking efforts that focused on hard-tocount, low-responding neighborhoods. The investment in the 2020 Census paid off: The response rate exceeded the 2010 rate and surpassed state and national averages. Accuracy matters: Congressional representation is based on the Census, as are significant amounts of funding; nearly $2,000

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per person per year in federal money comes into California based on census-derived data. SVRIA Launch. In May, construction was completed on a fully interoperable emergency communications system, the project of the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority (SVRIA), which I chair, with final agencies coming on board in August 2020. The project cost $50 million, required 31 different sites, involved 22 public agencies and took 10 years to build. The system enables all 22 public safety agencies to communicate seamlessly with each other — a critical component of our public safety infrastructure. Homeless housing successes. A groundbreaking study by UCSF detailing the success of the Santa Clara County homeless housing program was released in September 2020. The study looked at Project Welcome Home, which was launched in 2015 to help homeless individuals who are the most frequent users of the County’s emergency services, mental health facilities and jails. The study found

that 86% of participants stayed housed, providing evidence that permanent supportive housing with supportive services is helping the county’s most difficult cases and further debunks the myth that chronically homeless people are beyond help. Wildfires. Santa Clara County was not spared the devastation of California’s 2020 wildfires: The SCU Lightning Complex Fire east of San Jose and Morgan Hill, and the CZU Lightning Complex Fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains each involved more than 1,600 fire personnel from around the State – more than 3,000 people total. Lives and homes were tragically lost, many were displaced and nearly everyone lost places of meaning and history. Thank you to all who helped. PG&E Outages. PG&E’s rotating power outages provided an extra challenge to communities already dealing with heatwaves, fires and the pandemic. To protect vulnerable residents from the results of extreme hot weather — including heatstroke — the County set up cooling centers at multiple locations throughout the County.

Parks, Trails and Open Space. The County partnered with multiple agencies to increase public access to trails and preserve open space. In August 2020, the newest segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail opened at the Ravenswood Open Space Preserve, connecting Menlo Park to Sunnyvale. In October, 1,861 acres of Tilton Ranch in Coyote Valley became permanently protected land with public access planned. The Saratoga to the Sea Trail was also completed in October extending to Waddell State Park in Santa Cruz. The Rusty Areias Community Garden at Martial Cottle Park was constructed, as well as an All-Inclusive Playground in Morgan Hill. Like all of you, I am looking forward to a healthier, more prosperous and calmer 2021 for everyone. - Mike Wasserman, 2021 President Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors

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Boeing Charged With 737 Max Fraud Conspiracy, to Pay Over $2.5 Billion in Fines Harry S. Johnson | eTurbo News The Boeing Company (Boeing) has entered into an agreement with the Department of Justice to resolve a criminal charge related to a conspiracy to defraud the Federal Aviation Administration’s Aircraft Evaluation Group (FAA AEG) in connection with the FAA AEG’s evaluation of Boeing’s 737 MAX airplane. Boeing, a U.S.based multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells commercial airplanes to airlines worldwide, entered into a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) in connection with a criminal information filed today in the Northern District of Texas. The criminal information charges the company with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States. Under the terms of the DPA, Boeing will pay a total criminal monetary amount of over $2.5 billion, composed of a criminal monetary penalty of $243.6 million, compensation payments to Boeing’s 737 MAX airline customers of $1.77 billion, and the establishment of a $500 million crash-victim beneficiaries fund to compensate the heirs, relatives, and legal beneficiaries of the 346

passengers who died in the Boeing 737 MAX crashes of Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. “The tragic crashes of Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 exposed fraudulent and deceptive conduct by employees of one of the world’s leading commercial airplane manufacturers,” said Acting Assistant Attorney General David P. Burns of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “Boeing’s employees chose the path of profit over candor by concealing material information from the FAA concerning the operation of its 737 Max airplane and engaging in an effort to cover up their deception. This resolution holds Boeing accountable for its employees’ criminal misconduct, addresses the financial

impact to Boeing’s airline customers, and hopefully provides some measure of compensation to the crash-victims’ families and beneficiaries.” “The misleading statements, halftruths, and omissions communicated by Boeing employees to the FAA impeded the government’s ability to ensure the safety of the flying public,” said U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox for the Northern District of Texas. “This case sends a clear message: The Department of Justice will hold manufacturers like Boeing accountable for defrauding regulators – especially in industries where the stakes are this high.” “Today’s deferred prosecution agreement holds Boeing and its employees accountable for their lack of candor with the FAA regarding

MCAS,” said Special Agent in Charge Emmerson Buie Jr. of the FBI’s Chicago Field Office. “The substantial penalties and compensation Boeing will pay, demonstrate the consequences of failing to be fully transparent with government regulators. The public should be confident that government regulators are effectively doing their job, and those they regulate are being truthful and transparent.” “We continue to mourn alongside the families, loved ones, and friends of the 346 individuals who perished on Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. The deferred prosecution agreement reached today with The Boeing Company is the result of the Office of Inspector General’s dedicated work with our law enforcement and prosecutorial partners,” said Special Agent in Charge Andrea M. Kropf, Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General (DOTOIG) Midwestern Region. “This landmark deferred prosecution agreement will forever serve as a stark reminder of the

paramount importance of safety in the commercial aviation industry, and that integrity and transparency may never be sacrificed for efficiency or profit.” As Boeing admitted in court documents, Boeing—through two of its 737 MAX Flight Technical Pilots— deceived the FAA AEG about an important aircraft part called the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) that impacted the flight control system of the Boeing 737 MAX. Because of their deception, a key document published by the FAA AEG lacked information about MCAS, and in turn, airplane manuals and pilottraining materials for U.S.-based airlines lacked information about MCAS. Boeing began developing and marketing the 737 MAX in or around June 2011. Before any U.S.-based airline could operate the new 737 MAX, U.S. regulations required the FAA to evaluate and approve the airplane for commercial use. [...] Continue reading at https://eturbonews. com/2505228/boeingcharged-with-737-maxfraud-conspiracy-to-payover-2-5-billion-in-fines/

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“Today, the leadership of our city, San Jose, joins with the community, with one voice, to recognize President Barack Obama for his outstanding leadership and service to all. Working together for the betterment of all is needed,” said Hellen Sims, Barack Obama Blvd Committee Chairperson. “Today, I’m also thinking of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., when he said ‘Injustice anywhere, is a threat to justice everywhere’.” The proposal came from the tireless efforts of the Barack Obama Boulevard Committee, including Hellen Sims, Milan Balinton, Alex Shoor, and Bill Melson, along with State Senator Jim Beall and in partnership with the Mayor and Vice Mayor Jones. The effort received unanimous support from residents and businesses along the proposed route. This boulevard plays a key role in revitalizing and reinvigorating the Downtown area, serving as a gateway welcoming visitors from the downtown transit center. “Today, by honoring President Obama, we demonstrate that while we still have work to do, we value equity and justice for all, and are willing to address tough issues and strive for that justice. Yes, we can and yes, we will!” concluded Hellen Sims. “Barack Obama, a personal hero of mine, served our country as

President with courage and humility while delivering hope and unity to the American people. I am deeply grateful that we are able to honor his legacy in this way,” said Vice Mayor Chappie Jones. Cost for the new signs will be paid for by the Barack Obama Boulevard Committee and direct donations from Council and Mayor offices. The historic references to T.S. Montgomery and Calvert T. Bird will be preserved through names of those portions of both Bird and Montgomery Streets north of 280 (Bird) and South of St. John (Montgomery). Many of the properties in this location are in transition, thus minimizing disruptive and costly address changes for current tenants. To donate to the Obama Blvd. costs visit https://www.sjaacsa.org/ donate and select “The Barack Obama Blvd.” To watch the full press conference, visit https:// www.facebook.com/ watch/live/?v=46764 8264243063&ref=wat ch_permalink. About the City of San José With more than one million residents, San José comprises the 10th largest city in the United States, and one of its most diverse cities. San José’s transformation into a global innovation center in the heart of Silicon Valley has resulted in the world’s greatest concentration of technology talent and development.

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Barack Obama Blvd Comes to San Jose By Hellen Sims

San Jose has achieved a rare status to become the second major city in California, behind Los Angeles, to name a street for former President Barack Obama. On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, the San Jose City Council formally passed the proposal unanimously. Speaking to this action, Mayor Sam Liccardo said, “The legacy of President Obama carries different messages to each of us. From my own first meeting, he represented a model of leadership that rose above petty politics and lifted the gaze of an entire nation in its darkest moments. We hope that his legacy will inspire future generations as he has inspired our own.” “Today, the leadership of our city, San Jose, joins with the community, with one voice, to recognize President Barack Obama for his outstanding leadership and service to all. Working together for the betterment of all is needed,” said Hellen Sims, Chairperson of the Barack Obama Blvd Committee. “Today, I’m also thinking of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., when he said, “Injustice anywhere, is a threat to justice everywhere. By honoring President Obama, we demonstrate that while we still have work to do, we value equity and justice for all and are willing to address

tough issues and strive for that justice. Yes, we can and yes, we will!” concluded Hellen Sims. The Barack Obama Blvd Committee, is a community based organization, with Hellen Sims, Chairperson leading the effort. Since its inception three and a half years ago, the goal has been to get a street, that touched the core of the city and was worthy of being named for a President. The street selected includes portions of Bird Avenue, beginning at Interstate 280 at the Bird Avenue exit, South Montgomery Street, South Autumn and North Autumn Street as it passes the SAP Center to St. John Street. In the process of evaluating the street that was finally selected, the Committee met with businesses and residents along the affected streets, as well as four different homeowner associations. In addition, an outreach meeting was

required. Ultimately, all residents of the area were informed and had opportunity for extensive dialogue regarding the considered street name change. Total committee effort to secure the street name change was necessary. Committee members Cynthia Cooper, Secretary and Honorable Mary Noel, Treasurer, focus on fund raising and providing information to the wider community. All expenses for renaming city streets must be covered by private donations, secured by the petitioners. Milan Balinton serves as Publicity Chairperson. Joe Bass, former Director of Traffic Streets for City of San Jose, and Bill Melson, Project Manager, are key to managing the over all street processes for this project. Other committee members include: Tony Alexander, Ron Hansen, Melodi Masanini and Rich Robinson. Alex Shoor, Founder, wrote an op ed article for a local news outlet, in August 2017. Shortly there after, community members organized into a working organization. Street signs are expected to be installed by late spring. The Barack Obama Blvd Committee looks forward to planning future community wide, public dedication activities, that encompass COVID19 considerations for all.

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Man About Town Friends, The violence we are witnessing on Capitol Hill at this moment is the manifestation and culmination of reckless leadership, a pervasive misuse of power, and anarchy. This is not protesting or activism; this is an insurrection, an assault on our democracy, and a coup incited by President Trump. For the past four years, we’ve seen him chip away at the civility, integrity, and dignity of our nation. The pattern of President Trump’s misconduct is unmistakable and has proven time and time again that it is a grave threat and harm to the fragile fabric of our country. In the latest show of failed leadership, we witnessed the Capitol under siege by bad

actors who had no other objective than to disrupt the constitutional proceedings of a fair and rightful transition of power. At this moment, President Trump is silent and continues to perpetuate lies and disinformation for his selfish amusement and personal gain. We must not allow President Trump to continue to place our nation in peril. The NAACP calls for President Trump’s immediate impeachment so that he will never again be able to harm our beloved country, and more importantly, its people. Enough is enough. Sign our petition and join the NAACP’s call for the president’s immediate removal from office:

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Congratulations to Monica Lozano as She Joins Apple’s Board of Directors Courtesy of Latina Style

Apple has announced that Monica Lozano, president and CEO of College Futures Foundation, has been elected to Apple’s board of directors. Lozano brings with her a broad range of leadership experience in the public and private sectors, as well as a long and storied track record as a champion for equity, opportunity, and representation. Prior to joining College Futures Foundation, Lozano spent 30 years in media as editor and publisher of La Opinión, the largest Spanishlanguage newspaper in the US, helping shine a light on issues from infant mortality to the AIDS epidemic. She went on to become chairman and CEO of La Opinión’s parent company, ImpreMedia. Lozano continues to serve on the boards of Target Corporation and Bank of America Corporation. “Monica has been a true leader and trailblazer

in business, media, and an ever-widening circle of philanthropic efforts to realize a more equitable future — in our schools and in the lives of all people,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Her values and breadth of experience will help Apple continue to grow, to innovate, and to be a force for good in the lives of our teams, customers, and communities.” “Monica has been a pioneer in every organization fortunate enough to benefit from her vision and expertise,” said Arthur Levinson, Apple’s chairman. “After a thorough and fruitful search, I couldn’t be more confident in the positive impact Monica will have on our board and Apple as a whole.” “I’ve always admired Apple’s commitment to the notion that technology, at its best, should empower all people to improve their lives and build a better world,” said Lozano. “I look forward to working with Tim,

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