Almaden Resident

I would like to invite you to an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU or Granny Unit) event this Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 6-7:30 pm PT with special guest speaker Councilman Johnny Khamis from San Jose. At this event, you will learn the advantages—and challenges—of building an ADU and why now is the time to add one to your home. You will also learn about the City of San Jose’s Loan Forgiveness Program worth up to $20,000 for San Jose residents. Join this event and help us mitigate the housing crisis, one ADU at a time. We hope to see you there.

NEW & Improved Almaden Soccer Recreation Program Fall 2019 Almaden Soccer is proud to release its new and improved Fall Recreational Soccer League for 2019. This season sees the largest re-design and improvement to the program incorporating more professional practices and support for every player and coach. This season will see: • One day of professional coaching for every player • Unlimited friend requests (create your own teams) • Fun end of season Jamboree • Fixed game schedule and choice of a practice day for U7 and U8 • Uniforms, photos, and trophies included And MUCH MUCH MORE! For more information contact Matt Bambrick via [email protected] or see attached flyer and website for further details. almadensoccer.org/recreationprogram REGISTER NOW: almadensoccer.demosphere-secure.com/

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An Economy and a Future That Includes All Our Citizens! As much as we might hate it the 2020 election season started the second the mid-terms were over. Many old hats on the left were surprised that many of the young Democratic candidates won while espousing progressive policies and goals. If this is any indication then to win in 2020 Democrats need to offer the poor and middle class a new, 'New Deal'. Damaged and disheartened, lied to and taken advantage of by the wealthy and those determined to hold power at any cost, they are yearning for relief and someone to actually do something to better their circumstances, and give them hope for a better future for them and their children. Healthcare for all, Free tuition at public colleges, Social Security at age 50 and some form of a limited Universal Basic Income to lift all our citizens out of abject poverty and give all our children a financial platform with which to begin their lives as productive adults in a thriving economy. I watched an episode of the business program ‘On the Money’ on Sunday July 30, 2017. The first and main topic was something called Universal Income. The idea that instead of all the poverty programs and such, the Government should just give everybody a check every month for $1000 dollars. When one considers the gap between rich and poor, the rate of automation and the fact that there will never be enough jobs to go around it might be a better way of keeping our folks out of abject poverty. The drawback was the cost. One of the commentators said it would cost upwards of 3 trillion dollars. However there is a way to reach the goal of a Universal Income, eliminating abject poverty, and at a much lower cost. Here’s how. Start by expanding Social Security. Eliminate the cap on taxable income and raise the tax to 8% from the current rate of 6.2%. Then lower the age of eligibility to 50 years. Create a stipend that will give a check to all adults and High School Grads of $1000 a month. Those who do not finish High School should have to wait till they are 20 to encourage them to finish school. They can use this fund to support them if they go to college or to help them in getting started in life. Our wealthy students are able to go to college and do well precisely because they have a financial platform to support them. This would give all our students the same support. Every child we shepherd thru College is possibly the guy who will cure cancer or invent star drive or save the planet. Investing in our children is like buying a lottery ticket for humanity! To pay for it, go to the Stock Market and place a tax of 3% on all trades to fund the stipend. The market in 2016 did, according to the World Bank, over 42 trillion in trades and a 3% tax won’t break the bank. The payments should be set up so one gradually loses the stipend as they move up the economic ladder in a way that will encourage advancement, for example one would lose $100 of the stipend for every $10,000 in reported income so that when one is making $100,000 a year they lose the stipend entirely. A basic stipend would allow us to eliminate all those poverty programs conservatives always complain about. Currently we spend a trillion dollars on some 126 anti-poverty programs and their elimination would certainly offset the cost of the stipend. Imagine the country with no one in abject poverty. Imagine the numbers of kids now being able to go to college because they have the financial support to do so. The economic force of all that spending would drive the economy to new heights and would certainly close the income gap between the rich and poor that is hurting our economy and country. A basic stipend would free workers from starving or being held in economic servitude, making only enough to pay for enough food to be able to work another 40 hours. Business would have to bid for one’s labor instead of workers begging for a job! We can take back the dignity and value our labor should produce. We can boost the spending power of the poor and middle class and leave behind the failed and greedy policy of ‘trickle down’ economics which has damaged our economy and brought about the latest version of the Great Recession! Employers would benefit too. Not having to spend on unemployment or health insurance would save them money and allow them to pay better wages. Yep, we can do this if we only have the will. We can make this country live up to the promises articulated by President Roosevelt in his famous ‘Four Freedoms” speech, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Fear and the last which always seems to be forgotten, Freedom from want! We have the power and wealth to accomplish the last of these. The mechanics are in place. The tools are available to us. Let us make a better country and thereby a better world by finishing the work set out for us by President Roosevelt some 76 years ago. Democrats can win but not with the same old mid-center or center-left policies and platform. They must offer us an economy and a vision that really works for us all, brings us together and moves the Country and its people forward to a bright future that includes all our citizens!

Don't miss this fun, community event. Hands-on activities and exhibits for all. Thursday, Feb 7 from 6pm - 8pm at Dartmouth MS.

Heard about tearing dow Leland and Brett Heart?

The new preschool, Kiddie Academy of Almaden Valley, enjoyed bringing their friend 'Curious George' to meet with SJ City Councilmember Johnny Khamis at the Almaden Valley Art and Wine Festival

Leland High School Fundraiser event Dandiya Raas Mela is on Oct 20, 2018 from 7:00PM to 11:00PM. Tickets are on sale here: http://www.lelandparentclub.com/dandiya.html and please note early bird sale ends on Sept 30th. The funds raised during the event are used towards technology in classroom, Special Education Fund, other school requirements! Come join us for a fun-filled evening!

DONATIONS NEEDED. . .Shop with a Cop Foundation of Silicon Valley is gearing up for its' 6th annual “Operation Backpack and School Supplies” distribution for student's attending local elementary school's that are in partnership with Shop with a Cop. For many families in our community, the supplies needed for school can be a costly burden. With your help, we can reduce this financial burden and make sure low-income and disadvantaged children start school with the supplies they need to succeed academically. Community help not only equips students to learn, but it also gives them the gift of arriving unnoticed for class with the supplies everyone else has. For young people with other struggles in their family lives, this is no small bonus. A new backpack filled with essential supplies is something a lot of kids take for granted when school starts every fall. But for thousands of local children living in low-income families, going back to school is just another reminder of what they don’t have. Worse yet, kids who lack the tools they need to do their work may lose ground in their struggle to build a future beyond poverty. Monetary donations in the form of a check may be made to Shop with a Cop Foundation SV P.O. Box 8003 San Jose, CA 95155-8003. Memo line: Operation Backpack. Shop with a Cop Foundation of Silicon Valley works on behalf of law enforcement officers and the communities they serve locally to shape strong partnerships and breakdown communication barriers; rebuild trust through active engagement, education programs and outreach. Shop with a Cop Foundation of Silicon Valley is a registered 501 (C) (3) non-profit and all donations are tax deductible. Fed. Tax ID# 45-2780795.

Sister Shivani is a great motivational speaker, a well known TV personality and Awardee of “Women of the Decade”. She is going to be in Silicon Valley in person on the 2nd in Santa Clara Convention Center and in San Ramon on 3rd of June - #BKShivanisv Please take this opportunity to register for her free event. Seats are limited and filling up fast. Registration can be done using the link below: http://svbrahmakumaris.org/BKShivanisv/

Almaden Valley residents, you're invited to join us at AVAC for our annual Swim, Bike, Run & Fitness Festival for Families! TriAVAC is a unique family day full of races, tennis, swim, healthy food & fun! Activities for children as young as 2 years old up to grandparents to enjoy. Want to sign up for one of our TRIATHLON EVENTS? Adults (15+ years): $55 AVAC® Members | $60 Non-Members Juniors (11 - 14 years): $55 AVAC® Members | $60 Non-Members Kids Splash & Dash (10 & under): $40 Kids Duathlon (2 - 5 years): $30, (Bike Rental: $5) Triathlon Relay: $40 AVAC® Members | $45 Non-Members Relay teams must consist of 2-3 members. Pricing is per person. Location: Almaden Valley Athletic Club 5400 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95124 408.445.4900 Website: http://www.avac.us/Triavac