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November 22, 2021

A Historic Moment: Coyote Valley Finally Protected From Urban Development by: Alice Kaufman Last week, San Jose took a historic step by declaring Coyote Valley a place for open space and farmland. The unanimous vote by the San Jose City Council reversed decades of misguided planning policy and declared over 3,000 acres of open space off-limits to urban development. We thank the City Council, staff, and all our environmental, tribal, and community partners for their efforts in achieving this landmark moment! City Council Decision Signals New Era for Aerial image of Coyote Valley looking west. Photo by Derek Neumann Coyote Valley The City Council voted unanimously on almost never happens due Liccardo, Vice Mayor Matt Mahan. November 16 to change to the immense pressure Chappie Jones, and San Jose City Council the General Plan land to continue approving Councilmembers Sergio Chooses Climate use designation in sprawl development. The Jimenez, Raul Peralez, Resilience Over North Coyote Valley City Council deserves David Cohen, Magdalena Warehouses and Sprawl from industrial to open Carrasco, Dev Davis, credit for standing up to The importance of the space and agriculture, Maya Esparza, Sylvia that pressure and instead Council’s decision was and removed the Urban protecting Coyote Valley Arenas, Pam Foley, and highlighted by the fact Reserve designation from for its wildlife habitat and Mid Coyote Valley. The connectivity, flood and decision to “downzone” groundwater protection, North Coyote Valley in ability to produce locally this way was a nearly grown food, and climate unprecedented step. resilience benefits. Although cities have Please join us the legal right to change in thanking the City www.cdm.org land use and zoning, this Council: Mayor Sam

that a developer submitted a last-minute proposal for a massive, Amazon-style warehouse on the site of the popular Spina Farms cornfield, farmstand and pumpkin patch in North Coyote Valley. Although the warehouse proposal itself was not up for approval at that point, a vote to retain the industrial land use would have clearly signaled the Council’s intent to allow such a use. The removal of the Urban Reserve designation means that Mid Coyote Valley also will no longer be threatened with urban development. While North Coyote Valley is within city limits, Mid Coyote Valley is in the County’s jurisdiction and has always been zoned for agriculture. [Continued on Page 13]

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New York, NY – As autumn turns to winter, many places in the country are experiencing cooler weather and less sunlight. While it may be tempting to slack off on sun protection when the rays aren’t beating down, it’s imperative to stay vigilant through the darker winter months. “Most ultraviolet rays from the sun can penetrate cloud cover and fog,” says Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “So you can still sustain sun damage — which can lead to skin cancer and premature skin aging — during winter months.” Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which are mainly responsible for sunburn, are the strongest in the

summer. However, UVB rays can burn and damage your skin year-round, especially on reflective surfaces such as snow or ice. Snow reflects up to 80 percent of the sun’s UV light, so the rays hit you twice, further increasing your risk of skin cancer and premature aging. Winter sports enthusiasts should take special care: Skiers and snowboarders are at an even greater risk because these sports take place at a higher altitude, where the thinner atmosphere absorbs less UV radiation. Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays, which lead to tanning, dark spots and wrinkles, remain constant throughout the year and can penetrate through clouds and fog. UVA rays can also penetrate glass, so it’s still possible to damage your skin while spending a bright winter day indoors.

Winter Sun Strategies Your first line of defense against this sun damage is clothing. Covering up is easier in the winter — it’s cold! However, your face, head and neck tend to remain exposed year-round, and this is where most skin cancers occur. Don’t forget your wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses before heading out. A hat keeps you warm while keeping UV rays from damaging your face and scalp, and sunglasses protect your eyes while also fighting snow glare. Apply a broadspectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 or higher daily to all exposed skin, and make sure to cover often-missed spots like the tops of your ears, around the eyes and near the hairline. Consider choosing a moisturizing sunscreen with ingredients like lanolin or glycerin to combat dry winter skin. Finally, try to avoid the peak sun hours (generally between 10 AM and 2 PM in the winter months), and

but that’s no reason to let up on the sun-safe habits you practiced during the summer. Continuing sun protection efforts through the colder, cloudier months of the year reduces your risk of premature skin aging and developing the world’s most common cancer. About The Skin Cancer Foundation The Skin Cancer Foundation saves and improves lives by empowering people to take a proactive approach to daily sun protection and the early detection and treatment of skin cancer. The mission of the Foundation is to decrease the incidence of skin cancer through public and professional education and research. Since its inception in 1979, the Foundation has recommended following a complete sun protection regimen that includes seeking shade and covering up with clothing, including a wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses, in addition to daily sunscreen use. For more information, visit SkinCancer.org.

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Jamaica Now Setting Its Sights on Gastronomy Tourism

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Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says his Ministry will establish Gastronomy Tourism Corridors in select areas in Kingston to leverage Jamaica’s culinary tourism offerings and bolster Kingston’s position as a premier tourist destination.

Bartlett made the announcement during the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen launch at the Progressive Plaza, located along Barbican Road, Kingston. “We want to establish Gastronomy Tourism Corridors. We have looked at the corridor

from Half Way Tree to Papine. Already we have more than a hundred restaurants along that corridor, and in the middle of it all is the Gastronomy Centre of Kingston, Devon House. So we will be working together to build out this initiative. The Linkages

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Network, led by Carolyn McDonald-Riley, will be looking at how we can make that functional,” said Minister Bartlett. The Minister added that this corridor would also include New Kingston, which has several eateries, restaurants and hotels, primarily along Knutsford Boulevard. “We cannot avoid New Kingston in these discussions. Knutsford Boulevard represents itself in this regard, and it cannot be denied. So, we will have to look at not just a corridor in that sense, but in the same way, we have more than one Tourism Resilience Corridors in Jamaica. Similarly, we can look at more than one gastronomy tourism corridors in Kingston,” the Minister explained. The gastronomy

tourism corridor from Knutsford Boulevard would continue along Trafalgar Road, leading to Devon House, then to Lady Musgrave Road to encapsulate the hotels and eateries in that area. “We are going to ensure that Kingston takes its place as the mega tourism city – with food, entertainment, sports and knowledge as the center of its appeal,” said Bartlett. The Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen is Jamaica’s newest culinary initiative. It is the first of its kind on the island and boasts a gourmet market, mixology counter, fully equipped studio kitchen and entertainment deck. It will also be home to the annual Jamaica Food and Drink Festival with this year’s staging – JFDF2021 ‘In D’Kitchen’ – offering 24 culinary events over 12 days.

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Environmental Services Department deploys recycling cart lids with helpful recycling tips, reducing contamination by 20 percent SAN JOSE, Calif. The City of San José’s Environmental Services Department has conducted a successful pilot program to improve residents’ recycling behavior by providing recycling cart lids with trilingual (English, Spanish and Vietnamese) labels showing what is recyclable and what isn’t. The labels in the pilot were molded into the cart lids and feature images of recyclables and nonrecyclables along with easy-to-understand text in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. The program, conducted this spring, sampled recycling material from nearly 5,000 single-family homes along

five collection routes in north and east San José where the graphic labels had been distributed. The contamination rates along those routes dropped by an average of 20 percent. The citywide contamination rate in 2020 was 51 percent. The average contamination rate for the 4,767 homes in the pilot project was 73 percent. Recycling contamination occurs when garbage or other nonrecyclable material is placed in recycling carts and when recyclable containers are not emptied of food and liquid. It makes sorting recyclables and finding a market for them more challenging and expensive

for processors, which can lead to higher rates for residential customers. “Our pilot program shows we can make a big difference in recycling behavior by providing residents with information right where they recycle,” said Kerrie Romanow, Director of the Environmental Services Department. “We will be rolling out more of these cart lids in phases, beginning with the most contaminated routes.” The study determined the cart lids with educational information were particularly effective at decreasing contamination in areas with very high contamination rates. The largest decrease occurred

among 956 households on a route whose contamination rate, which was 81 percent before the pilot, dropped by 35 percent. Recycling contamination worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as San José residents spent more time at home and generated more waste. During the period of April-December 2019 to April-December 2020, single-family homes generated: • 8 percent more garbage • 17 percent more recycling • 33 percent more recycling residue (nonrecyclable material removed from recyclables during the sorting process) While the amount of garbage increased, the City did not see an increase in residents’ requests for larger garbage carts, which means some residents likely placed extra garbage in their recycling carts.

Environmental Services encourages residents to upsize to a larger garbage cart when needed and recommends purchasing Extra Garbage Stickers for occasional use when they have more garbage than their cart can handle. Residents can visit sanjoseca. gov/311, dial 3-1-1 or call (408) 535-3500 to request larger carts. Extra Garbage Stickers are available at City Hall and San José Safeway and Lucky stores. The pilot was part of a comprehensive, trilingual Recycle Right outreach campaign to inform residents about how to recycle properly. Among the campaign’s many features is SanJoseRecycles.org, a website that includes a recycling guide that shows what goes where, tips and articles, and a variety of other resources. The website has garnered more than 500,000 users since its 2019 launch.

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Analysts: California is Moving Into Next Budget Year With a $31 Billion Surplus Tanu Henry | California Black Media California is expected to move into the next fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2022, with a whopping $31 billion surplus, according to estimates from the independent Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO). The LAO announced the anticipated surplus during a news briefing last week. “Under our current law and policy approach, we estimate the general fund revenue will reach $202 billion in the budget year and result in a surplus of about $31 billion for that budget year,” said Gabriel Petek, Legislative Analyst of the State of California, referring to LAO’s projections for fiscal year 2022-23. Petek said the large surplus reflects a number of trends. Among them are surpluses in the state current operating budget, money left in the economic reserve from the last fiscal year, higher revenues than projected for the last two years, etc.

“Revenue collections have grown rapidly in recent months, coming in over $10 billion ahead of budget act expectations so far this year. Underlying this growth is a meteoric rise in several measures of economic activity,” LAO report reads. That windfall in the state reserve could mean a rebate for taxpayers or more money for education and other public spending. State spending is expected to reach a cap set by California voters through a ballot measure in 1979 called the Gann Limit. When that happens, the state is compelled to return money to taxpayers by lowering taxes, sending out rebates or spending money on education. Salena Pryor, president of the California Black Small Business Association (BSBA) says she is encouraged by the investments the state has made to aid small businesses and

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Robust Growth would greatly benefit our community,” she said. California has the strongest economy of any state in the country with an estimated Gross State Product of $3.0 trillion. If it were a country, California would be the 5th largest economy in the world. “California has no peers - continues to have no peers. We are world beating in terms of our economic growth,” said Gov.

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Three Black Google-Funded “Techtrepreneurs” Talk Shop, Challenges Manny Otiko | California Black Media Three Google-funded, Black tech executives and entrepreneurs joined Black business advocates and news publishers to discuss their ventures, the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and investment during a recent online symposium. The roundtable was hosted by California Black Media and moderated by the non-profit’s executive director Regina Brown Wilson. One of the featured speakers was Salena Pryor, president of the Black Small Business Association. Pryor said she created the organization to help Black business owners get funding during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. She saw that many Blackowned companies were missing out on funding and government support, which inspired her idea to create the organization when she was laid off during the shutdown. According to Pryor, Black businesses are struggling during Covid. She said about 41% of African American-owned businesses nationally have closed during the pandemic. “What do we need to do to get these Black businesses back?” she

said. In her work with Black entrepreneurs, she often stresses that it's important to keep accurate records and pay taxes. That becomes more important when applying for business loans. “We’re trying to help folks become legitimate and get those funds,” she said. “You have to have your paperwork in order.” Reyna Davis, government policy and public affairs at Google, was another featured speaker at the symposium. She talked about Google's Black Founders Fund, which was created to bring more equity to the venture funding world. One of the frequent complaints from Black tech entrepreneurs is trouble getting funding. According to a FastCompany article, “Black startup entrepreneurs only received 1.2% of the $147 billion invested in American startups during the first half of 2021.” Davis said that in 2020 Google provided $100,000 grants to 76 startups. After that, Google decided to up the funding to $5 million. “Selected founders receive up to $100,000 in capital along with Google Cloud credits, Google.org Ads grants, and hands-on support to

help their startup grow,” according to Google. The meeting featured CEOs of three companies that received funding from Google through the company’s Black Founders Fund. One of them, AfriBlocks, is a Pasadena company that connects Africa-based IT workers with companies looking to procure their services in the U.S. The company works with IT specialists in seven African countries. Many African nations have rapidly urbanizing societies, and the young people are tech-savvy and online. There is a largely untapped pool of tech workers. “I wasn't aware of how much talent there was in Africa,” said Roger Roman, cofounder of AfriBlocks. “There’s a lot of talent on the continent.” Another recipient is Nedl, a social audio digital platform that allows people to host live group conversations or their own talk shows online. Ayinde Alakoye, CEO of Nedl, said the company plans to roll out a new service that will allow people to monetize their words in the early part of next year. Alakoye said Nedl was the only Black company that participated

November 22, 2021  Page 7 in another Google mentoring program for entrepreneurs: the company’s Startups Accelerator for Voice AI initiative. A third company receiving funding from Google was The CLLCTIVE, a company that connects creators with new projects. According to Kelsey Davis, co-founder of The CLLCTIVE, the company “is the fastest and easiest way to make a portfolio online.” The company also connects creative people with brands who want to

utilize their services, she said. Wilson congratulated the entrepreneurs and thanked them for participating in the discussion. “You guys are the innovators, the unicorns,” she said. “The work you are doing and the moves you are making as young Black people is so important, so groundbreaking, so inspiring.” Visit the Google Black Founders Fund website to learn more about the program and other recipients.

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From Disappointments to Lawsuits over Alabama’s New Redistricting Maps By Khalil Abdullah, Ethnic Media Services On November 3, the Alabama state legislature approved new maps that set boundaries for its congressional and state districts based on 2020 census data. By November 15, two new lawsuits – joining those already filed during the redistricting session – were filed opposing the impending implementation of those maps. The plaintiffs, among them the Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, contend those maps intentionally dilute the voting power of minority communities, particularly African American ones. Plaintiffs are requesting the federal court to order Alabama to halt the use of the maps. Should the plaintiffs be successful, new maps would have to be drawn, possibly by the courts. Anneisha Hardy, executive director of Alabama Values, a civic grassroots organization, said the legislature had engaged in methods and behaviors that excluded substantive participation throughout the public hearing process. She summarized the process as one that had a “lack of transparency and

accountability and accessibility.” Hardy’s remarks were made during a forum on redistricting in Alabama co-sponsored by Alabama Values and Ethnic Media Services. Kathryn Sedasivan, Redistricting Counsel for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, observed that Alabama has a long and well-documented history of voter suppression, particularly of its African American voters. As a consequence, Alabama, like many of its Deep South neighbors, came under coverage of the federal Voting Rights Act, enacted in 1965 Under the VRA, selected states and jurisdictions had to submit changes to their voting procedures

to the U.S. Department of Justice or a federal court for approval. That process, known as pre-clearance, was resented by the affected parties, in part because they considered federal oversight an afront to their state’s sovereignty. In 2013, in a controversial decision decried by voting rights advocates, the Supreme Court stripped the VRA of its oversight provision, but targeting voters by race, color, and even by language is some instances, still remains unconstitutional under Section 2 of the VRA. “When race is the predominant factor in drawing districts’ lines, and the use of race is not narrowly tailored to comply with the

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Voting Rights Act or into a single district. justified by any other While that means they compelling governmental can elect a representative interest, the district is of choice to Congress, it an unconstitutional also reduces their capacity gerrymander,” explained to influence the outcomes Jack Genberg, Senior Staff in other districts where Attorney, Voting Rights, their numbers are small. Southern Poverty Law “Cracking” is the inverse. Center. The SPLC, along Smaller blocks of voters with other entities, is are allocated to districts providing legal counsel where they will be in for the plaintiffs. the minority and unable “During the last to outvote larger voting redistricting cycle [after blocks with a different the 2010 census], the political agenda or goals. federal court found that Felicia Scalzetti, 12 of Alabama’s state Alabama Election legislative districts were Protection Network, racially gerrymandered noted that in Alabama, in violation of the United “close examination shows States constitution,” the demographics of Genberg said. representation have not One of the constitutional changed.” mandates is that districts The proposed map for must be roughly equal congressional districts in their population. “keeps the core of the Gerrymandering typically racist maps of 2011, “packs” as many voters unfortunately.” of a targeted community [Continues on Next Page]

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Even though Alabama has a Black voting age population of 25.9 percent, only one of the seven congressional districts affords African Americans the opportunity to elect a candidate of their choice. Alabama’s redistricting process “is attacking Black voters and the people that Black voters support,” said NAACP LDF attorney Sevasian, and the resulting maps “have violated the discrimination provisions under Section 2 of the VRA.”

Online: www.thebayareareview.com Participants also contended that unfair redistricting practices will affect other minority populations. Scalzetti reported that tribal communities were carved up and allocated to disparate districts under the proposed maps. Latino and Asian American populations have also increased over the last decade but the new maps pay no regard to their constitutional rights as communities of interest to elect candidates of their choice.

Scalzetti also said that while many cities and counties have already completed their maps,the media paid scant attention and most residents residents may be unaware of how their daily lives may be affected. For Khadidah Stone of Alabama Forward, a nonprofit promoting statewide civic engagement, the heart of redistricting is personal involvement. She encouraged residents to share their concerns about redistricting with their

November 22, 2021  Page 9 elected representatives across all levels of government, particularly since redistricting largely determines who makes the decisions about how federal and state funds are allocated. Stone also noted that,

“given Alabama’s history, redistricting always ends in litigation.” She was harsh in her assessment that once again Alabama taxpayers will end up paying to defend unfair redistricting and voting practices.

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ADUs a Success Story While there is currently an intense debate about the densification of singlefamily home zoning to multi-unit zoning, a housing initiative called “Opportunity Housing”, densification of singlefamily lots with Accessory

ADUs on smaller lots, allowed for two-story ADUs, increased the ADU square footage limit from 750 sq. feet to 1200 sq. feet, and even allowed for an amnesty program for unauthorized buildings to receive retroactive

came up with many ideas to streamline the process, such as assigning an ADU Ally to help deal with permitting problems and to educate the public about the process of building ADUs. The ADU Ally, Sarah Shull,

Dwelling Units (ADUs) has been legal for many years. In 2017, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, along with the San Jose City Council, worked to simplify and reduce permitting fees of ADUs as a path to deliver naturally affordable housing to our housing stock. Instead of being met with massive opposition, the community generally accepted densification through ADUs, so much so that this program has become a model for speeding up housing production. To accelerate ADU production, SJ City Council reduced regulations to allow for

approval. For ADUs that are 750 square feet or below, the State eliminated park and school fees and the City reduced additional fees that are normally collected to subsidize low-income housing. Earlier this year, the San Jose Scaling Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) pilot program was launched to create an innovative financial program offering a 0% interest loan to 20-30 San Joseans to build backyard homes. The pilot program is designed to reduce costs, speed construction, and ease permitting challenges, according to Mayor Liccardo. San Jose City staff also

has conducted numerous community meetings, both virtual and inperson, with council members and is currently producing a video to help prospective ADU customers understand the importance of working through our ADU Universal Checklist. San Jose City Staff has created a preapproved ADU vendor list and preapproved plans to choose from so that people who are interested in building an ADU can have trusted plans and contractors to choose from. City staff also launched a Building Permit Services webpage in March 2020 to accommodate virtual

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online appointments. These processes are all aimed at streamlining ADU production to help alleviate the housing shortage. There is more good news on ADU’s. The California Housing Finance Agency, CalFHA, has an ADU grant program to reimburse up to $25,000 in costs associated with the construction of an ADU. For more information about the CalFHA Grant program and other ADU resources, visit the ADU Corner provided by the Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS®. Eliminating fees and simplifying the process have yielded massive

increases in the number of ADUs being permitted in San Jose. In fact, permits for ADUs have increased from 35 per year in 2016 to 349 in 2020. This year, the Planning & Building Department has already received 350, with an entire quarter remaining in the year. This is a 1000% increase in ADU permits! While San Jose’s efforts to spur development with their ADU programs may not solve our housing supply struggles alone, there is a basic lesson that needs to be learned by their concerted efforts. If we want to increase our housing supply, we need to reduce fees and streamline regulations.

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– is happening on November 30. For this Giving Tuesday, SJB is looking for supporters to contribute toward our efforts to provide direct mental health services to both our staff and the vulnerable children and families that we serve. As one might imagine, this past year has been one of the most difficult that SJB has ever endured. The COVID-19 pandemic

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has devastated our educational community. As countless studies have shown, the pandemic has led to increased anxiety and stress among our lower-income

families, and our staff are also reporting increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. In order to combat these negative outcomes, we believe that we must commit significant financial resources to strengthening our staff and families’ mental health and sense of wellbeing. This is the only way to ensure that our families feel supported and our staff have the requisite emotional bandwidth to carry out the quality services that SJB is known for. For 5 decades now, the impact our SJB team has made across our 16 child development centers has been incredible to behold: We’ve seen disadvantaged families lift themselves out of poverty and toward opportunity.

We’ve seen children aged 0 to 12 blossom into their fullest expression, developing into bright, compassionate, creative, and purposeful individuals. We’ve seen families, children, and staff forge connections and deepen relationships that have paved the way toward enhanced education. We’ve seen thousands of free, nutritious, and healthy meals served to children across our sites. Our agency hopes to continue this important work for another 50 years -- and beyond. This Giving Tuesday, please consider making a contribution to SJB. Your support will ensure that our community has much-needed mental health services during this crucial time.

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stand with Indigenous priority for conservation It is imperative to the due to its fragile but health of our children peoples, with our partner environmental vitally important wildlife and their children linkage between the Santa to discontinue the organizations, and with Cruz Mountains and the the San Jose community misguided development Diablo Range, as well as in recognizing the San patterns of the past. for its many other natural Jose City Council for this Indeed, Chairwoman action. and agricultural resources. Charlene Nijmeh of the by: Alice Kaufman State and other funding is Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Is Coyote Valley [Continued From Page 01] available for this type of Protected Forever? of the San Francisco Bay conservation purchase. Unless and until all Area spoke these words But for decades, leaders, business and What San Jose has the land is acquired for at the press conference San Jose has viewed housing organizations, conservation, similar done, other cities can do! following the San Jose Mid Coyote Valley as a Indigenous tribes, farmers, City Council vote: By prohibiting sprawl to the 2019 acquisition potential area to annex for and government agencies and focusing growth in of 937 acres in North “Last night, we future urban residential and elected leaders. already-developed infill Coyote Valley, a future witnessed the courage development. The City During public comment of San Jose’s leaders areas, every community City Council could Council’s action effectively at the City Council theoretically reverse can contribute to reducing when they voted to renounced all intentions of meeting, many speakers greenhouse gas emissions protect Coyote Valley this decision and open future annexation. Thus, mentioned climate change from development. . . . It and increasing carbon up Coyote Valley for between North and Mid and the opportunity that sequestration. San Jose’s appears to be true what development once again. Coyote Valley, over 3,000 Coyote Valley provides actions should be the they’re saying: we’re living But land trusts such acres of land that were to help the city meet its as the Peninsula Open new standard in the fight in a time of great change. formerly threatened with climate goals. A key part against climate change. A time when social, racial, Space Trust and the urban-scale development of climate resilience is Please join us in and environmental justice Santa Clara Valley Open will now be free of that protecting open space. Our truly matters.” thanking the City Space Authority consider threat for the foreseeable natural and working lands Council for their actions! Coyote Valley a high We at Green Foothills future. help to absorb carbon Unprecedented Public from the atmosphere, and Become a Published Author with Dorrance. Support Points to Equity, protecting them from We want to read your book! Climate Resilience and sprawl development means Trusted by authors for nearly 100 years, Dorrance has made countless authors’ dreams come true. Future Generations that we avoid significantly Among the increasing greenhouse gas unprecedented aspects emissions from additional Complete Book of the vote at the San vehicle miles traveled. Publishing Services Jose City Council was And since climate change Our staff is made up FIVE EASY STEPS of writers, just like TO PUBLICATION: the monumental flood of has a disproportionate you, and we are support from every part impact on low-income and 4. Distribution 1. Consultation dedicated to 5. Merchandising 2. Book Production of the community for the historically marginalized making publishing and Fulfillment 3. Promotion dreams come true. Council’s action. Over communities, climate 2,500 people submitted resilience is an equity Call now to receive your FREE Author’s Guide emails of support issue as well as an including from race equity environmental issue. 844-855-6613 or www.dorranceinfo.com/bayarea

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Simitian Pushes Mental Health “Navigators” SAN JOSE – The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously directed County staff to develop a program to help residents navigate the county’s mental health system, including public and private resources. Proposed by County Supervisor Joe Simitian, Chair of the County’s Health and Hospital Committee, the new

program is designed to be a resource to those who encounter challenges or barriers to access when seeking mental health care for themselves or their loved ones. “People who need mental health help—for themselves, a friend or a family member—are already in a world of hurt. Then they have to confront a ‘system’ that’s

complicated, confusing, and bureaucratic. What I hear too often is that folks really need a guide—I call it a ‘navigator’—to help them find the right path to treatment, and then stay on it,” said Simitian. “Even before the pandemic, demand for mental health and substance use services was high,” said Simitian. “The pandemic—with its

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resulting isolation and economic consequences— has intensified these challenges. Sadly, folks seeking help often encounter a disjointed and complicated healthcare system, making a difficult moment even worse. By guiding patients through and around barriers, we can help them get the treatment they need so they can get their lives back on track.” Over the last year, more than 40,000 people have accessed the County’s behavioral health system and about 4,500 have accessed the County’s addiction and substance use services, representing a 13% increase over the previous year. The demand for services intensified during the pandemic, from both existing patients as well as those seeking care for the first time. The ongoing stress and uncertainty of COVID-19 have also exacerbated substance use disorders. The notion of ‘Systems Navigators,’ which has successfully been used by the County’s Emergency Agency Network (EAN) partners, is designed to

provide a one-stop shop for guidance—in this case for mental health services. The Navigator is envisioned as a way to connect patients and their families to a range of County and Countycontracted services, and when appropriate, even identify private resources. The end goal is to connect patients with the resources that best fit their needs. When possible, that includes finding help in the communities where patients live. Following established privacy protocols, trained County staff will be available to listen to concerns, assist with information and referrals, and ultimately eliminate some of the barriers preventing a person in need from accessing services—or direct patients to professionals who can. An integral part of the County’s behavioral health system, nonprofit partners received approximately 24,000 referrals over the last year. Navigators will work with these nonprofit partners to connect patients to the best resources for them and their families, in addition to providing support and troubleshooting if the first referral isn’t the right fit. [Continued to Page 17]

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A Taste of Things to Come: Acclaimed Restaurant Copita Tequileria y Comida Coming to Willow Glen Celebrity chef Joanne Weir brings her awardwinning restaurant and tequileria to landmark twostory venue now taking shape in San Jose

Larry Mindel, Copita Co-Owner and Restaurateur

San Jose, Calif., -- Republic Urban Properties has announced that Copita Tequileria y Comida, the famed Mexican Tequileria in Sausalito, will open a second location in the stunning two-story restaurant site now going up at the northeast corner of Willow Street and Lincoln Avenue in the heart of Willow Glen. Occupying a space inspired by the romance

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of San Miguel Allende and lovingly brought to life by renowned celebrity chef Joanne Weir and Larry Mindel, the legendary restaurateur behind Il Fornaio, Copita is poised to take its place among the truly memorable restaurant venues in Northern California. THE RESTAURANT Copita already carries a strong pedigree, having been named the Best Mexican Restaurant in

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the Bay Area by 7 X 7 Magazine and featured on the cover of San Francisco Magazine as one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Bay Area. The new Copita Tequileria y Comida is actually two restaurants in one. The highlight is the rooftop bar. Overlooking bustling downtown Willow Glen, the secondstory terrace provides plenty of intimate seating around small tables

November 22, 2021  Page 15 and firepits, places to gather and celebrate while enjoying a variety of small plates and a robust cocktail menu. An expansive bar area will offer a wide selection of tequila and mezcal—a Copita specialty. Downstairs, diners can savor Copita’s modern, sophisticated take on Mexican cuisine in a more traditional, beautifully appointed full-service dining area. Both settings feature plenty of outdoor space to take advantage of the spectacular local weather and to accommodate customer preferences in post-Covid dining. THE FOOD (AND DRINK) Copita is famous for its exciting re-imagining of classic Mexican fare—creating the best of traditional Mexican preparations and flavors using the most delectable, highest-quality locally sourced produce and proteins. Every item on the menu, from the chorizo to the sauces to the tortillas, is handmade and 100% gluten-free. The seasonal menu features an array of mouth-watering tacos, tangy ceviches, succulent roasted meats, and other dishes, all crafted under the careful eye and exquisite palate of the Maestra de Cocina, Joanne Weir.

While Copita gets accolades for its food, it is also renowned for another reason: its love affair with tequila. In fact, it was a margarita contest between co-owners Weir and restaurateur Larry Mindel that spawned the restaurant in the first place. “Larry’s margarita was very tequila-forward; mine was more balanced,” Weir recalls with a smile. Mindel ceded the win to Weir and suggested they open a restaurant together – the result was Copita. The Sausalito location serves about 100 varieties of tequila and mezcal; Copita Willow Glen will offer that many and more and will feature a dedicated tasting area for those who want to become more knowledgeable about this delicate and intriguing spirit. THE CHEF: JOANNE WEIR While she may be an East Coast native, Chef Joanne Weir, the creative force behind Copita, has also been a Bay Area favorite for more than 30 years. Whether you know her from “Plates and Places” or any other of her award-winning cooking shows on PBS, her acclaimed cookbooks (she’s written nearly two dozen—her first, From Tapas to Meze, was one of Julia Child’s favorites; another, Weir Cooking in the City, won a James Beard award) or the many cooking classes she offers here and abroad, you know that Weir’s warmth, curiosity, passion for cooking, and most of all, [Continues on Next Page]

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her love of sharing good food, is contagious. A fourth-generation cook who spent her formative years on her grandparents’ farms, Weir was steeped in the locally sourced, organic tradition long before she joined Alice Waters at the famed Chez Panisse in Berkeley. Waters calls Weir “a true purist” who seeks out which ingredients are “the most alive and vibrant” and uses those ingredients “simply and beautifully.” It’s that vibrancy that makes the original Copita such a stand-out, and what Weir is eager to expand upon at the new location in Willow Glen. “I may not be steeped in traditional Mexican cooking, but I know flavors,” she says. Her mission: clean, fresh flavors with Mexican flair. Weir is also a hands-on manager with a perfectionist’s attention to detail. “If I’m going to put my name on this restaurant, I’ll be there, tasting every dish that goes on the menu.” With a background in fine arts, Weir’s eye for detail also extends to the design of the restaurant

itself. Her tasteful aesthetic is evident in the original Copita. The look for the new locale is still in the early stages, but Weir knows the experience she wants to create. “Copita’s warmth is what people feel the moment they walk in,” Weir confides. “We want people to smile, to feel like they’re with family.”

thinking about a new location. But the setting had to be just right. It was only when Mindel met Michael Van Every, who was looking for a restaurant partner worthy of the novel space he was creating in Willow Glen, that things clicked into place. Once Mindel scrambled up the ladder to what would become the THE RESTAURATEUR: rooftop terrace, he knew LARRY MINDEL the vision that he and He may be best known Weir shared of an exciting locally for being the and lively restaurant, one powerhouse behind Il that people would want to Fornaio, MacArthur Park, visit over and over again, Poggio and Prego, but would come to life. restaurateur Larry Mindel Indeed, Mindel expects Page 10  May 10, 2021 has launched dozens Copita to be the most of wildly successful Housing vivacious Fundsrestaurant establishments over his around, one worthy of a long career. “I always California’s special trip.Big According City look for the opportunity to him, a great restaurant Mayors Boldly Ask State to do something a little begins and ends with Leaders for Record bit different, but a whole exceptional food – a Level Funds to End lot better, than the given, considering Weir’s Homelessness competition,” he says. exceptional talent for Historic $16 billionmemorable state investment Copita has a special place creating would become the largest in his heart. Launched dishes. Combineallocation that with of funds in the country almost on a lark in a beautiful architectural 2012, the popularity The Big Citysetting attentive, Mayors and Jerry Dyer, Mayor of (BCM), a coalition of the Fresno of the charming little professional service, mayors from California’s Darrell Steinberg, Mayor 13 largest cities,and came you get restaurant in Sausalito a place of Sacramento together virtually to Libby Schaaf, Mayor of took off beyond anyone’s people want to go back ask the Governor and Oakland Legislative Leadership Karen Mayor of expectations. It was so to, whether it’sGoh, a casual to include a historic Bakersfield successful, in fact, that Tuesday lunch or special $16 billion over four Harry Sidhu,aMayor of years in the state budget Anaheim Mindel soon beganto permanentlyevening celebration. house nearly every Californian who entered a homeless shelter in 2020. This would become the largest allocation of funds

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“When you take that first bite, or that first sip and go, ‘Wow!’—that’s the moment we live for,” he says. THE DEVELOPER: MICHAEL VAN EVERY For developer Michael Van Every, the building that houses Republic Urban Properties’ new office space and the restaurant that will set it apart is truly a labor of love. Inspired by the gorgeous World Heritage city of San Miguel Allende, Van Every wanted to recreate the feel of the lively second-floor restaurant and entertainment establishments there that overlook the energetic hum of the streets below. “Republic wants to create landmarks that inspire people,” he explains. “We knew that a two-story restaurant with a rooftop bar could be a pillar destination in what is already a great business and entertainment district.” He also envisioned an architectural style that would pay homage to TheJose’s Bay Area Review some of San most

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beautiful neighborhoods. “We wanted to embody a romantic display of Spanish colonial architecture, the one true architecture of San Jose that’s done really well and reflected in local neighborhoods like the Rose Garden and Willow Glen,” he says. Into this setting, Copita fits perfectly. “Like Willow Glen, Copita has charm and sophistication,” Van Every notes. He then adds confidently, “And, like Willow Glen, it will have history.” Copita Tequileria y Comida Willow Glen – At a Glance: • Two-story Mexicaninspired restaurant • Rooftop bar serving small plates and over 100 varieties of tequila and mezcal • Full-service dining below • Both spaces total 6,400 square feet, approximately one-third of which is outside • Expected to employ up to 100 staff members • Targeted opening: Online: www.thebayareareview.com Summer 2022

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More than 30,000 people in the County struggle with serious mental health conditions. They may be facing not only mental health issues but also homelessness, substance abuse, and/or complex chronic medical conditions. For this demographic, the Mental Health Systems Navigator is intended to complement another County program that is expected to be operational in February 2022. At Simitian’s behest, the Board approved the implementation of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), also

known as Laura’s Law, earlier this year. AOT will allow the County to provide court-ordered outpatient mental health treatment to residents with severe mental illness. The AOT program is targeted specifically to individuals whose illnesses are so severe that they don’t recognize the need for treatment, have a history of refusing or abandoning treatment services, and are unlikely to survive safely in the community without supervision. “Having someone listen to you in your

language of choice, with compassion, kindness and without judgment and then link you to right resource can make all the difference in accessing behavioral health service successfully,” said Joan Baran, Clinical Services Director at Children’s Health Council. Simitian’s proposal also received support from Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI), Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, Behavioral Health Contractors’ Association (BHCA), and Momentum for Health.

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