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On Friday, March 28, a phased approach will be implemented to restore Bus and Light Rail operations. Bus service will begin on Friday, light rail will follow after rail system inspections. Thank you for your patience. We are working hard to resume service as quickly as possible.

VTA is offering riders Uber vouchers of up to $5 for each ride with a maximum of 2 rides per day. Rides must begin and end at a VTA bus or light rail stop and must be ordered on Uber’s mobile app. Redeem your voucher at https://t.co/8CUXsfU3t8

There is a high wind advisory. Let's be safe and prepared, San José https://t.co/iLunVp6o1E -- Hay una alerta de vientos fuertes. Estemos seguros y preparados, San José. -- Có cảnh báo gió mạnh. Hãy an toàn và chuẩn bị, San José.

For this week's #SmallBusinessSpotlight, we’re venturing outside District 9 to show some extra love to a local Alum Rock neighborhood gem, El Rincon de Rita, which I enjoyed with Councilmember Ortiz at lunch this week!🍽️ 📍Visit them at 1520 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116

Happy International Women’s Day!💜 This week, I was honored to welcome Las Madres Neighborhood Playgroups to accept our proclamation as I gave a special recognition to mothers. Let us continue to uplift and support the incredible women in our lives today and every day!

VTA is planning to have no service beginning Monday, March 10 after midnight with announcement of a strike by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265. Union announced at VTA‘s March 6 board meeting workers will walk off the job on 3/10/25 at 12:01am or later.

I had such a wonderful morning reading to our preschoolers at Camden Community Center for #ReadAcrossAmerica last week! 📚✨ From my own childhood to today, I’ve always loved getting lost in a good book, and it was pure joy to share that love with these bright young minds.

The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265, representing VTA bus and light rail operators, has authorized a potential strike. VTA encourages our riders to prepare for alternative travel methods as soon as 3/4/25. Look for updates here and https://t.co/U6FprHXtBj.

Over the weekend, 50+ volunteers teamed up with @TheTrashPunx and my office to clean along the Guadalupe River in District 9, filling over 100 bags with trash. Want to join the next cleanup? Make sure to visit The Trash Punx website & join their mailing list for updates!

Thank you to the over 50 volunteers that came out to clean up Guadalupe River in #SanJose Thank you to @PamFoleyD9 for your support! We had a great time cleaning up over 100 bags of trash, you rock! #TheTrashPunx

Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙✨ Wishing all who observe a blessed and peaceful Ramadan! May this month bring a beautiful celebration of neighborliness, compassion, and unity to our community.

Giving back, one meal at a time!🍽️✨ Our team spent the morning at Community Seva, cooking and packaging meals to deliver to some of our unhoused residents. Thank you to Chitra & Nathan for showing just how to spread some warmth in the community with some fresh cooked meals!

Let’s talk about this year's city budget! Join me next Friday, March 7th at 9:30 am at the Kirk Community Center (1601 Foxworthy Ave, San Jose, CA 95118) to discuss this years budget priorities and what is most important to you. RSVP here: https://t.co/GbJmKdj573

Pardon our dust, the De Anza Playground is getting some improvements starting on Feb. 25th!🚧 During the time of construction, the playground area will be fenced, locked, and unavailable to the public. We anticipate that this project will be completed by the end of March 2025.

I’m bringing back my #SmallBusinessSpotlight to highlight newer businesses open in District 9! This past weekend, my husband and I visited The Barbeque Pit and ordered some delicious food just before the line started to form! 📍Visit them at 1349 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, 95118

SJPD is still seeking the public's assistance with this 2024 Hit and Run investigation. Any and all help is appreciated. Click on the link for more information.

Last month, I had the honor of commending the San Jose Symphonic Choir on their 100th season! It was fun to learn that they’ve even performed with both a chorus from our Sister City Okayama, Japan in 1991 and with Barbara Streisand in 2012 at the HP Pavilion.

Stay safe, San José. -- Mantente seguro, San José. -- Giữ an toàn nhé, San José. -- 請注意安全，聖荷西。

Last week I walked into our City Council meeting to find a room full of family, friends, and community leaders joining to celebrate my new expanded role as Vice Mayor! I am honored & grateful to step into this position alongside @MattMahanSJ and continue great work in San José.