STEM grant
The U.S. Department of Education gifted San Jose City College a $2.9 million grant to help support and retain Latinx students. The money will go toward the school’s new Ganas Project, which will help guide first year students into STEM and teaching careers.
Traffic court jam
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, county courts are experiencing a new kind of traffic jam. All traffic court hearings at the Santa Clara Courthouse and South County Courthouse have been postponed through the end of the year. County officials are posting updated court closures and postponed trial dates at www.scscourt.org.
Free COVID-19 testing
Every Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) is providing free COVID-19 testing for South Bay residents. The testing is available on a walk-in basis only for asymptomatic residents, and insurance is not required. The testing will take place at 749 Story Road. For more information, call 408-975-2763.
Neigborhood Notes
ROSE GARDEN>>Hoover Middle School is seeking instrument donations for its beginner-level band. Residents with the means to purchase new instruments, particularly flutes, clarinets, altos and trumpets, can visit www.hooverperformingarts.org for information on how to donate.
CAMBRIAN>>District 9 Councilmember Pam Foley is hosting a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will focus mainly on development within the district, and Rosalynn Hughey, the city’s director of planning, will be there to answer residents’ questions. To register for the Zoom call, visit tinyurl.com/TownHallZoomD9.
ALMADEN VALLEY>>Almaden Community Center and Library is seeking a new vendor to provide food and drink options to visitors. Vendors can apply at bit.ly/2GwrcFL. Applications are due Sept. 28 at 5 p.m.
