Plus, a new mystery San Josean.
 
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Protect the babies at all costs

Help the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley save baby animals
A fawn stands with one leg raised in the woods.
Don’t be alarmed if you see a fawn curled up by itself — mom is probably just out foraging. | Photo via Unsplash
For most of us, summer is a season for sunshine and relaxation. For animal rescue services, it’s also baby season.

Between February and October — but especially in the summer — you’re much more likely to come across baby animals that appear sick, injured, or abandoned. Our advice: Trust the pros.

Meet the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley

The Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley rehabilitates over 5,000 orphaned, sick, and injured animals each year before releasing them back to their native habitats. They also educate our community about wildlife through community events, interactive learning resources, and volunteer opportunities.

Never guess when it comes to animal care. Read through the center’s Found an Animal guide, then call (408) 929-9453 and leave a detailed message. But before you do…

Assess the situation

Many animals brought into wildlife rehabilitation centers aren’t actually abandoned. An animal displaying no indicators of distress or injury may just be waiting for mom. If the animal is bleeding or obviously injured, it’s time to get the experts involved.

Be mindful of the animal’s well-being

Don’t act immediately when you’ve determined an animal is abandoned. Human contact stresses the animal and could lead to injury and disease (to you and the animal). Human food or improper feeding techniques can also cause harm. Keep a close eye, be patient, and consult the Wildlife Center or another licensed rehabilitator.

At this point, you’re in good hands. Follow their instructions to safely bring in the animal, and go cash in on your good deed for the day. Mother Nature thanks you.
 
Events
Monday, July 10
  • Bay Area Panthers vs. San Diego Strike Force | Monday, July 10 | 7-8:30 p.m. | SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose | $15-$75 | Cheer on our professional IFL football team as they take on our rivals to the south.
Tuesday, July 11
  • Snack Attack Trivia Night | Tuesday, July 11 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Britannia Arms Almaden, 5027 Almaden Expy., San Jose | $4-$12 | Put your knowledge of Cheetos + Twizzlers to the test with 50 questions on the history and origins of our favorite munchies.
  • Josh Gondelman | Tuesday, July 11 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $20 | This comedian made his late-night stand-up debut on “Conan” and his network debut on “Late Night With Seth Meyers.”
Wednesday, July 12
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Development
  • An affordable housing project near Tamien Station will soon begin construction after securing $139 million from several government agencies. The 135-unit apartment complex at 1197 Lick Ave. is expected to be completed by July 2025. (The Mercury News)
Civic
  • The CA state budget earmarked $1.5 million to improve East San Jose’s man-made Lake Cunningham, which has gone neglected for many years. The funding will go towards building infrastructure to improve water quality so residents can go back to boating + fishing at the local lake. (San José Spotlight)
Announced
  • Santa Clara County will soon give 50 homeless high school students $1,200 over three months to help with their transition to college or career. The pilot program will also provide personal + financial mentoring and is set to launch next summer. (San José Spotlight)
Community
  • Dine Downtown, San Jose’s local restaurant week, will return Thursday, July 13, and run through Sunday, July 23. More than 45 eateries + cafes will participate by offering prix fixe menus, food and drink specials, and more. Find more information at its website.
Try This
  • Downtown Willow Glen is currently offering a passport experience from Saturday, July 15, to Tuesday, August 15, which will give participants deals at 20+ local establishments — including salons, gyms, cafes, and boutiques. Passports are $35 and can be purchased online.
Regional
  • In a recent report from Joint Venture Silicon Valley, Santa Clara + San Mateo counties have lower unemployment rates than the state. Categorized together as Silicon Valley, the region’s rate is at 3.1%, as opposed to 4.8% in the state and 3.6% in the nation. (San José Spotlight)
Plan Ahead
  • 1Culture will showcase 125+ artists over 10 days at the Santa Clara County Fair, which runs from Wednesday, July 26, to Sunday, August 6. There will be live painting, an art gallery, and art vendor booths. Get a $5 discount on tickets with the gallery’s code: “1Culture.”
Trivia

Name that local...

Guess the San Josean
A graphic with a mystery head and three clues for "Guess the San Josean" game.
Who is this San Josean? | Photo + graphic by SJtoday staff
We’re back with another mystery person for our trivia series called, “Guess the San Josean,” where we give you 3-4 hints about influential leaders, business owners, artists, and other local movers and shakers in our community.

As a reminder, we’d like to note that the term “San Josean” doesn’t just apply to people born and raised here. Any individual who has made an impact in our beloved city or has contributed to the diverse, amazing spectacle that is the great 408, we consider them a San Josean.

Are you ready? Get set, guess.

Clues:

  • A San Jose-born and raised visual designer, artist, and illustrator
  • Her work can be found all over town — whether it be on utility boxes, in the SAP Center, on the backs of Quakes’ fans, or spanning large walls in downtown San Jose.
  • She goes by “Pinay Envy” with the Silicon Valley Roller Derby.
Think you got it? Make your guess down below — if your answer is correct, you could get a shout out in a future newsletter.
Who's that San Josean?
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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Did you know that 1,600+ people danced at the Obon Festival on Saturday night? You can only imagine how packed the festival was. But, I loved seeing families and friends from all walks of life hop in and enjoy the treasured tradition. Shout out to the many volunteers and organizations who worked to put this on — the community loves it and thanks you.
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