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  • Chat with Matt this Thursday March 10 at 6pm

    Dear Neighbor,

    This week’s Chat with Matt will feature a special guest: our new Southern Division Captain, Brian Matchett. I’m excited to introduce Captain Matchett and give him a little time to share his vision for public safety in our neighborhoods and take your safety-related questions.

    Our team will also take a few minutes to address the recent concerns raised by residents regarding building electrification proposals in San Jose. In the meantime, you can learn more about city staff’s draft proposal and offer your public comment to help shape the debate at City Hall.

    Please RSVP for our Chat with Matt this Thursday, March 10th at 6pm here:

    RSVP link

    Sincerely,

    Matt Mahan

  • State of the County

    Per announcement listing by the District 1 County Supervisor’s mailing list (Click here to join County mailing list), Santa Clara County is holding its State of the County meeting

    Event
    State of the County
    February 15, 2022
    9:30am

    The meeting is broadcast via the Santa Clara County youTube channel and live audio stream services.

    Information on how to participate at these meetings (public comments instructions, etc) are available at the Santa Clara County website

  • Matt Mahan State of District 10 Zoom Meeting, January 29th

    Many of the neighborhoods around Santa Teresa Blvd have been moved into District 10 via the recent redistricting process. Los Paseos neighborhood will be in District 10 effective February 11th. Our new Councilmember will be Matt Mahan. 

     
    Matt is hosting his annual State of the District Zoom meeting on January 29th at 3:00 pm (register/RSVP below). This is a good opportunity to meet our new Councilmember. The Los Paseos Neighborhood Association (LPNA) has been in touch with Matt’s office to introduce our Neighborhood Association, and to establish a positive working relationship with the D10 office and ensure a smooth transition. 
     
    Matt’s message:
    Dear Neighbors, Last year, over 500 of you joined me for our first “State of the District”. As promised, our office has made this an annual event so that the District 10 community can come together to reflect on our work over the past year, celebrate wins, and discuss the challenges we will take on in the year ahead. 
     
    This year’s State of the District will take place via Zoom on Saturday, January 29th at 3pm. Please RSVP for the event here in order to receive the event link: 
     
     
    Last year, you may remember that we circulated a community survey prior to the event to help residents identify their top priorities, rate their satisfaction with City Hall and the D10 Council Office specifically, and suggest neighborhood-level improvements we might work on together. I would really appreciate if you would take 5 minutes to complete this year’s survey: 
     
     
    Survey responses will be kept anonymous, but we will aggregate the feedback to report out at the State of the District on the 29th. We’re looking forward to comparing this year’s data with last year’s to identify important changes. 
     
    Thank you for being an active member of our community. I’m grateful for the many ways you participate in and give back to our district. I look forward to seeing you and our neighbors on Saturday the 29th at 3pm! Sincerely, Matt Mahan
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    Neighbors, we hope you can register and make it to Matt’s meeting. And, take the survey.
  • Video of LPNA Meeting on December 9, 2021

    For those unable to attend the last meeting due to the other commitments, we are posting the video here for your viewing.

    00:00 Meeting start (LPNA Business)
    00:50
    Election of LPNA board
    02:40
    LPNA Grant update
    04:10
    LPNA Project updates
    07:20
    District 2 update – Vanessa Sandoval
    25:05
    SJPD update – Sgt Hernandez
    30:15
    Water-wise gardening – Anita Rosen, Master Gardener, US Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
    1:52:25
    Composting law – Smita Patel

    Zoom chat logs from meeting
    Water-wise Gardening presentation with notes

    Links to stories about the new composting mandate to go into effect January 1, 2022:

    LA Times
    Mercury News

  • Quarterly Meeting for Q4 2021

    Our quarterly Zoom meeting is on December 9, 2021 7:00-8:30PM

    December 9 LPNA General Meeting Agenda
    • LPNA budget update – Barbara Canup
    • Election of LPNA board (no current nominations to challenge current board members) – Barbara Canup
    • D2 Update – Vanessa Sandoval *
      • Redistricting in San Jose – how the proposals affect D2 boundaries
      • Encampments in District 2 near Los Paseos area
      • Opportunity Housing status in San Jose
      • SB 9 and SB 10 – information as these bills relate to SJ actions at this time
      • Homekey update – Residence Inn (San Ignacio Ave), other sites
      • other
    • Presentation – Anita Rosen, Master Gardener, UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
      • Water-wise gardening – a presentation of water-wise gardening and drought tolerant plantings
    * Links related to D2 update:
    1. Redistricting (see Meeting Schedule):
      1. https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/appointees/city-clerk/redistricting-2020
    2. Charter Review:
      1. https://sanjose.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=10325506&GUID=AEBEBDC4-953E-4828-9DFC-9840608B9660
    3. Opportunity Housing
      1. https://sanjose.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=10322668&GUID=66BA311F-ED63-46C2-B259-8FBEADB4ECE1

    If you would like to attend our meeting, you can request the Zoom meeting information via the Contact Us page. Otherwise, if you’re on the LPNA mailing list, check your email for meeting information.

  • Los Paseos Holiday Event

    KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON…
    Event at the
    Los Paseos HOA clubhouse
    7047 Via Ramada
    December 4
    11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
     
    Hot Cocoa & Cookies
    Arts & Crafts booths
    Santa visit (visits will be socially distanced and not your traditional on the lap type of visit)
    Fire Station 27 engine when not on call. Come sit in the fire truck, talk with a firefighter
    • Toys for Tots – Collecting new, unwrapped toys
    • Douglas fir tree pickup. Pick up your Douglas fir tree if you had ordered it. 
    Visit with neighbors 
     
    This is a community event co-sponsored by:
    • Los Paseos Homeowners Association (LPHOA)
    • Los Paseos Neighborhood Association (LPNA)
    Happy days ahead,
    Greg Peck
    LPNA
  • Video of LPNA meeting on September 23, 2021

    For those unable to attend the last meeting due to the other commitments, we are posting the video here for your viewing.

    00:00 Meeting start (LPNA Business)
    02:23 LPNA Officer Nominations
    03:30
    NNO 2021 in Review
    06:38
    Treasury Report
    07:35
    Los Paseos Park Improvements
    17:15
    CERT Emergency Radio Program
    23:30
    D2 Update – Lucas Ramirez
    45:35
    SJPD Update – Sgt. Hernandez
    54:15
    Valley Water – John Varela

    Zoom chat logs from meeting

  • Quarterly Meeting for Q3 2021

    Our quarterly Zoom meeting is on September 23, 2021 at 7:00 – 8:30PM

    See the agenda below…

    1. LPNA Business and Neighborhood Update

    • Announcing nominations for next year’s officers.
    • National Night Out Report
    • Treasurer Report
    • Los Paseos Park improvements

    2. SJPD Update on what’s being done to address local concerns
    3. District 2 Office Update
    4. Presentation: Valley Water

    • Rates, Rebates (yard design), water concerns during the drought

    5. Q&A as time permits

    If you would like to attend, you can request the Zoom meeting information via Contact Us page. Otherwise, if you’re on the LPNA mailing list, check your email for meeting information.

  • NNO 2021 Despite COVID-19

    It’s been a rough year for everyone, and disappointed that LPNA was unable to hold our NNO annual event last year in 2020. With vaccinations and a semi return to normalcy, we held our NNO (National Night Out) this year, again at Los Paseos Park. Many of our neighbors graciously and safely attended. Thanks to those attending the event and thoughtful enough to mask up to protect yourselves and your fellow neighbors. It was a great evening of snacks, ice cream, bubbles, games, chalk art contest, live music, and meeting first responders and businesses that support our community.

    For those unable to attend, below are photos from the event so you can see what you missed. Maybe we will see you at another LPNA event, or at NNO 2022. Until then, stay safe! Look out for one another!

     

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  • National Night Out 2021

    Hi Neighbors,

    National Night Out is Back!!

    Los Paseos 6th Annual National Night Out:
    Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Los Paseos Park

    The first Tuesday in August is National Night Out (NNO). We had to take a year off due to COVID-19, but we are planning a great event this year.  See Pictures of LPNA NNO 2019 here:

    https://lospaseosneighbors.com/2019/08/08/another-successful-national-night-out/

    The main purpose of this event is to promote public safety and reduce crime by getting to know your neighbors.   Los Paseos Neighborhood Association is hosting this event on August 3 at Los Paseos Park. So come out and meet your neighbors and enjoy the great music of Crimson BluesBrian the Bubble Guy, games, Kid’s Chalk Art Contest, free snacks and free ice cream.  Members of SJPD and other Crime Prevention Specialists, will attend, and if available, SJFD (Station 27).  Also scout troops and some local vendors will have resource tables.  The Cub Scouts will be doing their traditional flag ceremony.

    We will follow the guidance of the Santa Clara County Health Department regarding COVID-19 restrictions & recommendations.  Due to health concerns, we will not have the jumpy houses this year or the face painting, but plenty of other safe activities.  Masks are optional since this is an outdoor event.

    We are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success.  We need volunteers to hand out snacks, help at the sign-in table, judging the Chalk Art Contest, and help setting up the event and tearing down after the event.  If you are able to lend us an hour of your time, please send an email to vp@lospaseosneighbors.com.  Thank you for your consideration.

    Karen Lattin
    VP LPNA