Tu Bishvat: The Jewish New Year of Trees

You are invited!!

JEWISH DEMOCRATIC COALITION OF THE BAY AREA

Invites you to our Tu Bishvat Environmental Conference and Luncheon in honor of

TU BISHVAT: THE JEWISH NEW YEAR OF TREES

Sunday, February 23rd, 11:30-2:30 pm

Location available after registration

Hear our wonderful environmental speakers:

  • Larry Klein, Mayor of Sunnyvale
  • Richard Perez Sr., Director, Latino Coalition of San Benito County
  • David Cohen, San Jose City Council Member
  • Jan Pepper, former CEO Peninsula Clean Energy and former Los Altos Mayor
  • Joby Bernstein, Climate Investor, Stanford Researcher and former Congressional Candidate

Members $18, friends $25

Please RSVP by Feburary 19

Register: https://jdcba.org/event-6056761

Address available on sign up

jewishdemssv@gmail.com

February 2025 Central Committee Recap

On Thursday, February 6, 2025, the Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee took the following actions:

  • Filled a vacancy in AD 25
  • Appointed eight Directors
    • Director of Outreach – Clarence Madrilejos
    • Director of Finance – James S Kim
    • Director for Clubs – Buu Thai
    • Political Director – James K Kim
    • Director of Issues – Daniel Cao
    • Director of Communications – John Comiskey
    • Director of Gender Equity and the Status of Women – Tomara Hall
    • Director of Inclusion and Diversity – Rebeca Armendáriz
  • Appointed one of two Youth Representatives
    • Anushka Tadikonda
  • Received further Training and Resources on Immigration Rights – Presentation by Richard Hobbs
  • Adopted three resolutions
  • Heard
    • A report on appointment of SCCDCC representatives to the DSCC
    • Officer reports
    • Club reports
    • General announcements

Gabby Chavez-Lopez Fundraiser

Please join hosts Supervisor Susan Ellenberg, Steve Ellenberg, and Darcie Green for a fundraiser in support of Gabby Chavez-Lopez. We’re coming together to elevate Gabby’s vision and spark positive change in our community. Enjoy an afternoon of connection, support, and celebration!

Distinguished Co-Hosts:
Gail Pellerin, CA Assembly, 28th District
Dave Cortese, CA State Senate, 15th District
Ash Kalra, CA State Assembly, 27th District
Domingo Candelas, City of San Jose Councilmember, District 8
Peter Ortiz, City of San Jose Councilmember, District 5
Pamela Campos, City of San Jose Councilmember, District 2
Pattie Cortese, Eastside Union HSD Board Trustee

RSVP HERE:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/gabby4d3fundraiser

January 2025 Central Committee Special Endorsement Meeting Recap

On Thursday, January 22, 2025, the Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee took the following action:

  • Approved a dual endorsement in the April 8, 2025 Primary Election for San Jose District 3
    • Gabriela Chavez-Lopez
    • Anthony Tordillos

MLK Day of Service Events

Photo by Daniel Lloyd Blunk-Fernández on Unsplash

MLK Day of Service Events

Joseph D Grant County Park Cleanup
Saturday, Jan 18, 10am-12pm
18405 Mt Hamilton Rd, San Jose

Our City Forest – Community Tree Planting
Saturday, Jan 18, 9am-12pm (check in 8:30am)
Bruzzon Park
1058 Bruzzone Way, San Jose

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service – Palo Alto
Monday, Jan 20 @ 1pm-3pm
Mitchell Park Community Center
3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Join YCS and the City of Palo Alto for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Gathering on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Mitchell Park Community Center in Palo Alto. This free community event features youth-driven service opportunities, live music, inspirational presentations, food trucks, and local organizations. All are welcome to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service and celebration.

Coyote Creek Cleanup
Monday, Jan 20, 9am-12pm
Selma Olinder Dog Park
1202 Woodborough Dr San Jose, CA 95116

Join Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful for a community creek cleanup event. Meet new people; improve a neighborhood park; build community around a shared sense of service.
Free litter kits! Groups Welcome.  Community service hours available.

Caltrain’s MLK Celebration Train – San Jose to San Francisco
Jan 20: Caltrain will be making the trip up the Peninsula on and we want you to be a part of it! The Celebration Train provides free train service to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day March in San Francisco, organized in partnership with the Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation, with departures from San Jose Diridon Station, Palo Alto, San Mateo, and Millbrae. Attendees who RSVP will receive a complimentary ticket worth a free return trip after 1 p.m.

2025 MLK March
Monday, Jan 20, 2025 | 11am
San Francisco Caltrain Station, 700 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The MLK festivities this year—coinciding with the presidential inauguration—include a march from the SF train station at 700 4th Street through the city to Yerba Buena Gardens, where there will be a celebration and music festival. The many events will commemorate Dr. King’s life and his fight for equality and justice.  Ride the MLK Celebration Train to SF and join the March!

Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)
Free Admission 11am-5pm Monday, Jan 20
685 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

People’s March/ Women’s March

https://action.womensmarch.com/local
Saturday, January 18, 2025, 10am-12noon
Gateway Park, 790 W El Camino Real
Mountain View

Monday, January 20, 2025, 4pm-6pm
Winchester Blvd & Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose

California Fire Facts

Governor Gavin Newsom has posted a Web page of information related to the current wildfires. Up to date and accurate information will be posted as the situation develops.

To view the page, follow THIS LINK,