🏘️ Homelessness

• An allocation of $29 million for homelessness support programs + shelter construction and operations.
• $5 million to continue San José Bridge, a program that helps individuals experiencing homelessness get entry-level jobs.
• An additional $4.8 million towards homelessness prevention strategies, like the eviction help center.

🚨 Public safety

• About $1.3 million to hire 31 new roles, including six community service officers.
• $1.6 million to fund a new Firefighter/Paramedic Recruitment Academy to help with paramedic shortage within the SJFD.
• About $660,000 to expand security at Happy Hollow, Emma Prusch Park, and Lake Cunningham, and $616,000 for libraries’ security.
• Allocating a total of $90,000 towards Camera Pilot Programs at the Tully/Eastridge Business Corridor + Alum Rock Village.
• Around $120,000 to staff up the Vision Zero Task Force.

🤝 Community

• Investing ~$6.7 million to fund Youth Empowerment Alliance grant-making programs + community organizations.
• Continue BeautifySJ by allocating $12.3 million towards programs like the Waterways Trash Pilot + Clean Gateways Pilot.
• $500,000 to upgrade the 311 service.
• Providing grants and establishing community groups with $150,000 as part of Beautify Your Block program.
• Allocating $1 million towards small business recovery, specifically within arts + culture.
• $750,000 towards the Storefront Activation Grant Program to fill up to 20 vacant storefronts in downtown.

• “Othello” | Wednesday, June 14-Sunday, June 25 | Times vary | The Stage, 490 S. First St., San Jose | $38-$62 | Enjoy this reimagined, jazz-infused version of William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy.
• Pixar Bingo Night | Wednesday, Jun. 14 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Britannia Arms Almaden, 5027 Almaden Expy., San Jose | Free | Time to test your knowledge on the Pixar universe.

• Gordon Biersch Night Market | Thursday, Jun. 15 | 5-9 p.m. | Gordon Biersch Brewery, 357 E. Taylor St., San Jose | Free | Every Thursday night, enjoy food trucks, craft brews, local craft vendors, live entertainment, and luchador battles.
• Thursday Karaoke | Thursday, Jun. 15 | 7 p.m. | Tabard Theatre, 29 N. San Pedro St., Ste. 200, San Jose | Free | Sing your heart out at this weekly open mic session.
• Amir K | Thursday, Jun. 15-Saturday, Jun. 17 | Times vary | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $20-$70 | Amir currently stars in the primetime CW reboot of “MADtv” and can be found headlining comedy clubs and theaters all over the US.

• Jeepney Jam 2023 | Friday, Jun. 16 | 5-9 p.m. | Garden at the Flea, 1590 Berryessa Rd., San Jose | Free | Celebrate Philippines Independence Day with local Filipino-owned small business vendors, artists, live performances, and food trucks.
• Flamin’ Hot Art Show | Friday, Jun. 16 | 5-9 p.m. | Gallery 1202, 7363 Monterey St., Gilroy | Free | An art show dedicated to the red, crunchy, hot cheese snacks.

• 42nd Annual Juneteenth Homecoming | Saturday, Jun. 17 | 12-7 p.m. | SoFA District, South First Street, San Jose | Free | This all-day celebration of African American heritage features a lineup of special artists, along with local vendors, food trucks, and activities.

• Rainbow Market + How Bazaar Market | Sunday, Jun. 18 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | 25 Post St., San Jose | Free | Shop local small businesses + crafters during this Pride month market.

• A 154-unit affordable housing development will be built a few blocks away from Google’s Downtown West village, following a real estate deal between Danco Development + Santa Clara county. Existing buildings will be demolished to make way for the six-story structure. A construction timeline has not been announced. (The Mercury News)

• Sharks’ star Patrick Marleau will soon be inducted into the 2023 class of the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held on a to-be-determined date in November at the SAP Center, where Marleau will join fellow inductees Lorrie Fair, Dave Stieb, and Chris Wondolowski. (NHL)

• The San Jose Sharks signed Filip Bystedt — the team’s first-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft — to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old center impressed in the Swedish junior division prior to being drafted, scoring 33 goals in 45 games. (The Mercury News)

• San Jose native Aaron Gordon won his first NBA Championship on Monday night with the Denver Nuggets, and his former Archbishop Mitty basketball coach Tim Kennedy was there to celebrate with him. Gordon’s high school No. 32 jersey was retired in January 2020. (NBA)

• A live-in-concert showing of “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse” will come to the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, Nov. 13. The performance will feature live musicians + a DJ scratcher to play the animated film’s hip-hop score. Sign up for Broadway San Jose’s mailing list for ticket sale updates.

• Enchant Christmas will return to PayPal Park with a new holiday maze adventure starting Friday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 31. Now through Sunday, June 25, you can purchase Early Bird tickets that start at $25. More event information, along with general ticket sales, will be released in September.

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