Silicon Valley DSA

ICE Out of the Super Bowl
2026-02-08 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Berryessa Transit Center, 925 Berryessa Station Way, San Jose, CA, 95133, United States
ICE has threatened our San José community by holding operations at the Levi Stadium the week of the Superbowl, a coalition of community groups and unions demands ICE OUT OF SAN JOSÉ AND THE SUPERBOWL!
Kristi Noem wants to intimidate our community and continue the series of attacks against immigrants we will show DHS we are ready to Stand Up and Fight back against these racist attacks!
On February 8th meet at the Berryessa Transit Center at 11 AM and we will travel together as a contingent to the action starting point!

SJPJC Garden Day
2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-31 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-24 09:00 - 12:00 | San José Peace and Justice Center, San Jose Peace and Justice Center, 48 S 7th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
The Silicon Valley DSA Mutual Aid Working group, in association with San Jose Food Not Bombs and South Bay Mutual Aid, is hosting a garden and build day this Saturday at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center (SJPJC)! We will be moving soil, planting plants, garden maintenance, and finishing the drip irrigation! Be sure to bring gloves, a hat, earplugs, sunglasses, and sunscreen! If you have tools like a shovel, they will be needed!
Location Details
San Jose Peace & Justice Center Parking Lot
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112
Parking
There is street parking and parking garages close by on 4th street. Do not park at the Grocery Outlet they will tow your car.
Public Transportation

Bus: 7th & Santa Clara (Rapid 523, 64), San Carlos / 7th (22, 23, 66), San Fernando & 7th (72,73)
Light Rail: Santa Clara Station – Blue and Green Line
Train: San Jose Diridon Station – take Rapid 500 to Santa Clara / 6th or 22 to San Carlos / 7th
Wheelchair Accessibility

We will mostly be working outside the Center itself in the garden. To enter the Center itself: There is a wheelchair lift to access the 1st floor behind the building past the gate. Please ring the doorbell next to the lift for assistance.
Guidelines
For anyone entering the Center, it is recommended that you wear a mask. Thank you!

ICE Out of San Jose: James Lick HS Walkout
2026-02-06 13:30 - 15:00 | James Lick High School, 57 N White Rd, San Jose, CA, 95127, United States
Please help us protest ICE before the Super Bowl. February 6th, 1:30pm, James Lick High School. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is going to be present in California/ Santa Clara County. We are the future and and it’s time to start change. Melt the ICE.

Labor Working Group Meeting
2026-02-05 18:30 - 19:30
Join the Labor Working Group in organizing workers of Silicon Valley as we fight for the basic human dignity of all laborers! We will discuss the chapter’s involvement in local labor actions and our own programming. If you have topics you’d like to bring up, please share in the chapter Slack!
Register for zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3iVDqRZfSeKaq3vl69my-A
Read more about the Labor Working Group: https://siliconvalleydsa.org/labor/

Social Committee Meeting
2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Interested in building community and camaraderie? Looking for more opportunities to blow off steam and connect with people who share your values?
Join the Social Committee for our monthly meeting to help organize and facilitate social events for our comrades!
Register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LWghXCCVSh29sc6AtS4Zqg

Community Preparedness Through Mutual Aid Pod Mapping & Family Crisis Planning Workshop
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for an important training before the Super Bowl!
In this workshop you will learn
– Build your trusted support pod
– Create a simple family crisis plan
– Review document and school readiness
– Learn how to stay calm and reduce panic
No personal information will be collected!
This training will be on Zoom
RSVP Here

Leadership Meeting: Steering Committee
2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
The elected officers (Steering Committee) meet every week on Zoom to check in on our Chapter’s administration, make decisions on behalf of the Chapter in between general meetings, and collaborate on urgent tasks. If you’re interested in the nuts and bolts of Chapter administration or have questions for the officers, you’re welcome to attend.
Register on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pP5BIdvzQMKTuXGL-d-ohw#/registration.

Tell Santa Clara City Council to Adopt Sanctuary Policy before Superbowl Sunday
2026-02-03 17:45 | Santa Clara City Hall, 1500 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA, 95050, United States
🦇TO SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL:
GROW A SPINE AND PROTECT IMMIGRANT
COMMUNITIES. ICE has threatened to terrorize the Superbowl! Join our fight to get host Santa Clara city to adopt a sanctuary policy against ICE on our streets!

Comms Committee Meeting
2026-02-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
A lot of work goes into keeping our chapter running behind the scenes. The Comms Committee focuses on outreach and communication, including the monthly newsletter and social media acounts. Please feel free to join and learn about what it takes to reach out to our community.
Register for the Zoom here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dFuBcKG2QwKNB-0acfruSg

Transit Working Group Meeting
2026-02-02 18:30 - 20:00
Come join us for the transit working group meeting, where we’ll discuss ongoing projects and strategies for SVDSA to build power in this space.
zoom registration link

Tech Committee Meeting
2026-02-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
The Tech Committee meets bi-weekly to organize and maintain our chapter’s tech infrastructure: the chapter website (https://svdsa.org), automations, and more! If you’re curious about how we use technology for good or if you want to build systems that attract and empower DSA members, join #cmte-tech-data on Slack or swing by the Zoom!
Register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XbMFPFzMQVGH1sXutjLxRg

Know Your Rights!
2026-02-01 15:00 - 17:00 | San José Peace and Justice Center, San Jose Peace and Justice Center, 48 S 7th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Learn how to stay safe safe at demonstrations with experienced National Lawyer Guild members Dan and Ruth!

Location Details
San José Peace & Justice Center Parking Lot
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112
Parking
There is street parking and parking garages close by on 4th street. Do not park at the Grocery Outlet they will tow your car.
Public Transportation

Bus: 7th & Santa Clara (Rapid 523, 64), San Carlos / 7th (22, 23, 66), San Fernando & 7th (72,73)
Light Rail: Santa Clara Station – Blue and Green Line
Train: San Jose Diridon Station – take Rapid 500 to Santa Clara / 6th or 22 to San Carlos / 7th
Guidelines
For anyone entering the Center, it is recommended that you wear a mask. Thank you!

Food Not Bombs San José Sunday Serve
2026-02-01 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-25 14:00 - 15:30 | St. James Park, N. 2nd St., San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Join Food not Bombs San José in providing free food, hygiene supplies, fresh produce, and clothing to the community no questions asked
Location Details
St. James Park
N Second St
San Jose CA 95112
Parking
There is street parking and parking garages close by at San Pedro
Public Transportation

Bus: 2nd & Santa Clara (72, 73), 1st & Santa Clara (72, 73)
Light Rail: St. James Station – Blue Line South and Green Line North
Train: San Jose Diridon Station – take Line 64A to Santa Clara & 2nd

Working Session: Chapter Convention 2026 Strategy Brainstorm
2026-02-01 10:00 - 13:00 | 2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose CA, 2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose, OR, 95112, United States
If you are excited about continuing to build our chapter in 2026, join this Working Session!
At our January General Chapter meeting, we discussed and voted on this resolution about our 2026 Chapter Convention (Saturday, March 28 – mark your calendars). As the resolution passed unanimously, we will host a Working Session on Sunday, February 1, where members can gather together and brainstorm on resolutions to bring forth to the Chapter Convention to be considered to be adopted into the 2026-27 Strategic Plan.
This Working Session is open to all – whether you are new to the chapter or seasoned, this is an opportunity to learn, ideate, and collaborate with fellow comrades about our vision for SV DSA. This Working Session will include an overview of the 2025-26 Strategic Plan, a group brainstorm session, a skill-building workshop on how to bring a resolution to the chapter, and breakout groups for further resolution development and brainstorming. No experience necessary!

Working Session
Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: SEIU 521 at 2302 Zanker Rd in San Jose, CA

Immigrant Rights Canvas
2026-01-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Mission College, 3000 Mission College Blvd Parking Lot B, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Join the International Solidarity Working Group, Community Safety, and the Mutual Aid Working Group as we prepare for the Superbowl by asking business to hang the Rapid Response Network poster, informing community members of their rights if approached by ICE, and distributing whistle kits!

RSVP Here!

Meeting Location Details
Mission College
3000 Mission College Blvd Parking Lot B
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Parking
There is street parking and paid parking.
Public Transportation

Bus Stops: Lawrence and Oakmead (VTA Line 55), Duanne & Lawrence (VTA Line 55)
Train Stop: Old Iron Sides (VTA Light Rail)
Guidelines
Masks are optional for this event.

ICE Out of the Bay Community Cookout
2026-01-31 12:00 - 15:00 | Fairwood Park, 1255 Sandia Ave, Sunnyvale, 94089, United States
Location Details
Fairwood Park
1255 Sandia Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Parking
There is street parking and parking in the park
Public Transportation
Bus: Lakehaven & Lawrence (VTA Line 55)
Train: Sunnyvale Caltrain Station – take Line 55 to Lakehaven and Twinlake

Bringing the Community Together Through Song
2026-01-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Grace Baptist Church, 484 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Please join us and support the San Jose Peace and Justice Center at this wonderful event where we will break bread together, socialize, listen to great music, unveil the socially created mural for the SJPJC and celebrate Miranda’s 80th birthday. Food prepared by Food Not Bombs San José.
Location Details
Grace Baptist Church
484 E San Fernando St
San Jose CA 95112 United States

Convention Planning Committee Meeting
2026-01-29 19:30 - 20:30
If you are excited about continuing to build our chapter in 2026, join this meeting!
At our January General Chapter meeting, we voted on this resolution about our 2026 Chapter Convention (Saturday, March 28 – mark your calendars). As the resolution passed unanimously, we are forming a Convention Planning Committee. This committee will include all sorts of roles, including those focused on strategy, those focused on logistics, and those focused on social aspects of the event. If you’re looking for any type of way to participate in our chapter – join this committee!
This meeting will be focused on planning the upcoming Working Session on Sunday, February 1, where comrades will gather to brainstorm and construct resolutions to bring forth to the chapter convention for consideration in the strategic plan.

Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NoUhx36HRECA7V3nmz0HvQ

No More Forever Wars SJSU Protest
2026-01-29 12:30 - 14:30 | Clark Hall San Jose State University, 1 Washington Square, San Jose, CA, 95192, United States
Join SDS at SJSU to demand school administration to disclose investments in companies that actively profit off of the recent escalations and threats of war. Students say: NO MORE FOREVER WARS!

Location Details
San Jose State University Clark Hall
1 Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192
Parking
There is street parking and parking garages close by on 4th street. Do not park at the Grocery Outlet they will tow your car.
Public Transportation
Bus: 7th & Santa Clara (Rapid 523, 64), San Carlos / 7th (22, 23, 66), San Fernando & 7th (72,73)
Light Rail: Santa Clara Station – Blue and Green Line
Train: San Jose Diridon Station – take Line 22 to San Carlos / 7th

Socialist Night School
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:30 | SEIU Local 521 Union Hall, 2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose, CA, 95131
This is the public facing education event hosted on the 4th Wednesday of each month by the political education working group. Topics will be announced monthly and resources will be published online as well as through our newsletter. These meetings are a great way to learn the why behind the work we do.
This event will take place both:

In person at SEIU 521 (2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose, CA 95131)
On Zoom. Register for the Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z6s_K7jPQC62v1yrl4G7Gw#/registration

International Solidarity WG Meeting
2026-01-28 18:30 - 20:00
Join our International Solidarity Working Group as we organize for a free Palestine, protections for immigrants, an end to US imperialism, and a liberated international working class!
Please register for the Zoom meeting here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pzfk-whGRre39zr8rv2Dew
Read more about the International Solidarity Working Group at https://siliconvalleydsa.org/international-solidarity/.

ICE Out of the Bay SJSU
2026-01-28 15:30 | San José State University
DOWN WITH ICE! Join us this coming Wednesday 3:30 PM in front of Cesar Chavez Arch. As ICE murders people in cold blood, abducts our neighbors and threatens to escalate its presence at the Super Bowl here in the bay, we as students must take a stand
Location Details
San Jose State University Cesar Chavez Arch
1 Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192
Parking
There is street parking and parking garages close by on 4th street. Do not park at the Grocery Outlet they will tow your car.
Public Transportation
Bus: 7th & Santa Clara (Rapid 523, 64), San Carlos / 7th (22, 23, 66), San Fernando & 7th (72,73)
Light Rail: Santa Clara Station – Blue and Green Line
Train: San Jose Diridon Station – take Line 22 to San Carlos / 7th

Housing Day at City Council
2026-01-27 13:30 - 22:00 | San Jose City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
On January 27th, the San Jose City Council will vote on changes to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO), the Mobilehome Rent Ordinance (MRO), and the extension of two housing incentive programs. Each of these proposals, in one way or another, worsen our housing and affordability crises by gutting affordable housing development, removing tenant protections, and providing subsidies for market-rate developers without any public benefit.
Join us to make public comment opposing these positions.
Meeting begins at 1:30 pm, with the MRO not being heard until 6pm. (Meaning: the other three will be heard in order along the agenda. Come when you can!)
RSVP Here to let us know you’re coming
Getting to City Hall
City Hall is located at 200 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose. It is between 4th and 6th Streets. This is directly off Public Transit – via VTA. Parking around City Hall is metered and some areas require permits. Please park cautiously! Parking is free in the City Hall lot on 6th Street with validation. Bring your garage ticket to council chambers and scan it at the machine on the back wall. (For more detailed info, see: Directions to City Hall | City of San José)
Navigating City Hall
The meeting will be at the Council’s Chambers, located on the “West Wing” first floor. Signage should be available. If there are too many people in attendance there are alternate viewing facilities at the site.
More info available in our talking points here or at the RSVP link!

Housing Working Group Meeting
2026-01-26 18:30 - 19:30
Join us in working to establish dignified housing as a basic human right in Silicon Valley!
Register Here
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January Chapter Meeting
2026-01-24 13:00 - 16:00 | SEIU Local 521 Union Hall, 2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose, CA, 95131
Join Silicon Valley DSA for our January General Meeting! This meeting will feature updates from our working groups and ongoing projects, as well as a space to connect with comrades and discuss our current and future work as a Chapter. We will also vote on campaigns to endorse in the 2026 election cycle.
We welcome everyone to our meetings, whether you’ve been involved for a long time or are curious to learn more. To take part in Chapter decisions as a voting member, please sign up with National DSA at https://dsausa.org/join.
This meeting will be held in person, with the option to participate virtually via Zoom.
Register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lLxZcPy0QoKoVMy5m7V0iw
RSVP here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/2026-01-24-chapter-meeting/
2302 Zanker Rd
San Jose, CA 95131
Saturday, January 24
1–4 PM

Social: The Guildhouse
2026-01-23 18:30 - 21:30
Join your comrades for some fun and games at The Guildhouse! There is a bar and a variety of board games that can be used for free. There are some food options, but there are also places nearby to grab a bite if you get hungry. Hope to see you there!

The Guildhouse
420 First St, San Jose, CA 95113
