Damian Trujillo

1 week ago | telemundoareadelabahia.com | Damian Trujillo

Dos escuelas en San José iniciarán un programa piloto para que jóvenes practiquen deportes ante la preocupación del reclutamiento de pandillas. “El reclutamiento de pandillas es siempre una preocupación para nosotros”, indicó Brian Shab, asistente del jefe de policía de San José.  “Hay mucha oportunidad para personas que tiene malas intenciones, y lo que estamos haciendo es invertir en nuestra comunidad”, explicó Domingo Candelas, concejal de la ciudad.

1 week ago | nbcbayarea.com | Damian Trujillo

Two gyms in San Jose will host indoor soccer games on Friday and Saturday nights as part of an effort to offer potentially at-risk children an alternative to street life. San Jose police are teaming up with the San Jose Earthquakes and other groups to offer indoor soccer, also known as futsal, on Friday nights at George V. LeyVa Middle School and Saturday nights at Washington United Youth Center. A 10-week league open to middle schoolers and high schoolers kicks off Friday night.

1 week ago | telemundoareadelabahia.com | Damian Trujillo

San José inauguró el jueves un estacionamiento seguro para personas que viven en casas rodantes. El terreno está ubicado al lado del mercado La Pulga en el área de Barryessa. “El sitio de estacionamiento seguro más grande en San José ya está completamente abierto y atiende a más de 80 personas que antes vivían en las calles”, aseguró Matt Mahan alcalde de la ciudad. El lugar contará con consejería y baños: el objetivo es facilitar la transición de las personas a una vivienda permanente.

1 week ago | nbcbayarea.com | Damian Trujillo

San Jose on Thursday unveiled its largest safe parking site yet. It’s located in the lot next to the Berryessa Flea Market, and the city said it's a model for addressing part of the homeless crisis. "Over 80 previously unhoused neighbors are off the streets, out of unmanaged RV encampments," Mayor Matt Mahan said. Nonprofit We Hope manages the site, offering counseling, safety and bathrooms. The hope is to transition the people at the site into permanent housing, freeing up space for others.

2 weeks ago | nbcbayarea.com | Damian Trujillo

The votes were in the special election in San Jose's District 3 Tuesday, and it looks like there will be a runoff in the race to replace disgraced former councilman Omar Torres. Seven people were on the ballot for this special election and since no one garnered more than 50% of the vote, the top to vote getters go to a runoff in June. Candidate Gabby Chavez Lopez was in first place Tuesday night, followed by Matthew Quevedo, an aide to San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.