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Sylvia Arenas

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🇺🇸 Santa Clara County recognizes November as Sikh Awareness Month!

Sikhs have been in America for over a century, from first US Gurdwara in Stockton (1912) to the largest outside India in San Jose & biggest Sikh parade in Yuba City.

A legacy of faith, service & contributions! by @sylvia_arenas

Happy Election Day! Make your voices heard in the 2026 Midterm Elections by dropping off a ballot or voting at a nearby polling center.

Access voter resources from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters (@sccvote) by visiting sccvote.org.

🗳️ Find nearest ballot drop-off or voting center: tinyurl.com/SCCPolling26

🗳️ Track mail-in ballots: receive notiﬁcations on the status of your vote-by-mail ballot:
california.ballottrax.net/voter

Make a plan, cast your ballot, and participate in our democracy. Let’s vote, together ❤️ by @sylvia_arenas

Tune in to today’s Board of Supervisors meeting by joining us in board chambers located at 70 West Hedding St. or stream online at tinyurl.com/SCCBOS110326

See the full agenda with Zoom instructions for public comment at tinyurl.com/BOSAgenda110326 by @sylvia_arenas

Hoy se celebra el Día de Los Muertos, una hermosa tradición que celebra las vidas y legados de nuestros queridos que ya no están con nosotros.

En un momento de gran dificultad para las familias inmigrantes, las contribuciones de nuestra comunidad mexicana continúan moldeando la cultura, la historia, y el futuro del condado de Santa Clara.

Nuestra comunidad es más fuerte debido a nuestras ricas tradiciones, resiliencia y generaciones de lideres que allanaron el camino. Siempre vamos a apoyar a nuestra comunidad de inmigrantes y honramos a aquellos que vinieron antes que nosotros. ¡Feliz Dia de los Muertos! 🌼🏵️🕯️
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Today marks Día de Los Muertos, a beautiful tradition celebrating the lives and legacies of loved ones who have passed on.

At a time of great uncertainty for immigrant families, our Mexican community’s invaluable contributions continues to shape Santa Clara County’s culture, history and shared future.

Our community is stronger because of our rich traditions, resilience, and generations of leaders who paved the way. Today and every day – we stand with our immigrant community and honor those who came before us. Feliz Día de Los Muertos️🌼🏵️🕯️ by @sylvia_arenas

Joint statement regarding recent ICE activity at County facilities: tinyurl.com/SCC110226

Report ICE activity to the Rapid Response Network of Santa Clara County by calling the 24/7 hotline at 408-290-1144. by @sylvia_arenas

There’s still time to submit an application to be featured in “The Ground Beneath Us / La Tierra Bajo Nosotros” Art Exhibit hosted by @svcreates and partner art councils.

The project highlights artists and creatives living and working in the greater South County region, exploring our relationship to land, agriculture, climate change, migration and indigenous sovereignty.

Artists based in South County are encouraged to apply by Tuesday, November 1, 2026. To learn more and apply, visit bit.ly/thegroundbeneathus. For additional questions, contact quadcountypartners@gmail.com by @sylvia_arenas

Happy Hallo-Weekend! 🎃👻

#TeamArenas joined the District 2 Neighborhood Leadership Council and Oak Grove School District at Southside Community Center to distribute Halloween safety glow sticks to help keep trick-or-treaters safe and visible.

Thank you to everyone who came out and to Southside Community Center for hosting us! Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and happy Halloween! 🧡💜✨ by @sylvia_arenas

With the ribbon cutting of Santa Clara County's new Behavioral Health Pavilion, we have an opportunity to turn data from the Latino Health Assessment into action.

Let's continuing uplifting Latino youth and adults experiencing acute mental health issues and change the narrative behind behavioral health treatment. by @sylvia_arenas

We're still energized from the FIRST 5 Connect Conference last Saturday at Foothill College. Thank you again to our attendees who made this conference so special. Every moment was for you!

Thank you to @caseycolopyphotography for capturing the conference joy! And to @sameteamcoffee for the coffee!

Thank you to our conference exhibitors for spending their Saturday with us and sharing valuable resources and information with attendees: @catholiccharitiesscc, @ccpucalifornia, @edvanceedu, @excitecu, @gardner_health_services, @gokidsincservices, @icnareliefusa, @kidangohq, @phpsanjose, @rcskids, @sacredheartcs, @sanjoselibrary, @chad_sjsu, and the @santaclarasccoe Child Care Resource and Referral team.

Visit FIRST5kids.org/Conference to see the official photos and more. by @sylvia_arenas

#TeamArenas had a BOO-tiful time at Fall Family Festival last weekend hosted by Councilmember @domingocandelasd8 at Lake Cunningham 🍂

This annual Fall tradition is near and dear to my heart as a former San Jose councilmember and it was a joy to see families select a free pumpkin and enjoy the rock-climbing wall sponsored by my office. Thank you Councilmember Domingo Candelas for hosting a festive Fall celebration for our kiddos and families 🎃 by @sylvia_arenas

The countdown is on! ⏳

Next week, the SC4 Annual Convening brings together community leaders, partners, and changemakers to advance climate resilience and sustainability efforts across our region.

📍 Campbell Community Center
📅 November 5
⏰ 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Join us for inspiring conversations and hands-on engagement, including:
• A keynote from @watershiloh, Valley Water Board Director
• Community-focused discussions on natural resource planning
• Interactive activities exploring community benefits in development
• Networking opportunities and partner showcases

Then stay for a special Funding Readiness Workshop from 12:30-2:30 PM to explore upcoming funding opportunities and collaborate on projects that strengthen resilience to flooding and water-related challenges.

👉 RSVP - LINK IN BIO

#SC4Convening #ClimateResilience #CommunityImpact #Sustainability ClimateLeadership SantaClaraCounty CollaborationForChante by @sylvia_arenas

Decisions made at every level of government affect how we do business here in Gilroy. Join the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce for our Legislative Summit and hear directly from the leaders representing our community.

Our featured speakers include:

• Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren
• Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas
• Senator Dave Cortese
• County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas
• Valley Water Director John Varela
• Gilroy Mayor Greg Bozzo
• Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner

Bring your questions, connect with fellow business and community leaders, and be part of the conversation about Gilroy’s future.

📅 November 13 | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available at gilroy.org.

Your business. Your community. Your voice.

#GilroyChamber #GilroyMeansBusiness #LegislativeSummit #BusinessAdvocacy #Gilroy by @sylvia_arenas