Silicon Valley DSA

Cancelled: Housing Working Group Meeting
2026-01-12 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This single event is cancelled in order to engage with the San Jose Housing Department on their proposed changes to the Mobilehome Rent Ordinance.

Please see that calendar event for details: https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2026-01-12-sj-housing-department-community-engagement-meeting-on-mobilehome-rent-ordinance-changes/

Leadership Meeting: Steering Committee
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-20 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.

Community Safety Working Group Meeting
2026-01-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Join the community safety working group to help support efforts to improve the safety of our communities in the South Bay and to push back against the surveillance state! No experience is required and everyone has something to contribute! We will be meeting via Zoom, please register with the link below, from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

Register for Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5NIzthpJT6aLOjSrPN-5Ew

Political Education Monthly Working Group Internal Meeting
2026-01-14 18:30 - 20:00
This is our once-monthly meeting where we review planned curriculum, vote on future topics, hear proposals for working group activities and handle administrative tasks. Join us to do the behind the scenes tasks that make the educational events possible.
Zoom Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rvNV1sy_QIu_koVd6OQxGA

Learn more about our working group here:
Political Education

Social: San Pedro Square
2026-01-16 19:00 - 21:30
Happy 2026! Join us for a casual social at San Pedro Square Friday, 1/16, at 7:00pm.

Details:
Friday, 1/16 at 7:00PM
San Pedro Square Market
87 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110

SJPJC Garden Day
2026-01-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-31 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!

San José Free Store
2026-01-17 14:00 - 18:00 | San José Peace and Justice Center, San Jose Peace and Justice Center, 48 S 7th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Join Silicon Valley DSA, South Bay Mutual Aid, Food Not Bombs San José, San José Clothing Swap, and Art Pocket SJ, for a really really free goods event in the San José Peace and Justice Center parking lot. We’ll have cleaning supplies, clothes, fresh produce, fire preparedness kits, menstrual products, zines, and more available so that people can take what they need, for free.
Set up begins at 2 to 2:30 PM. The Free Store will run from 3:30 to 6:00 PM and clean up will go from 6-7 PM~. Please wear a mask to prevent the spread of respiratory diseases.
Feel free to bring and leave items you want to donate, but don’t bring more than 50 pounds of items, or items that won’t fit into a 2×2 box.
We look forward to seeing you!
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!

Tech Committee Meeting
2026-01-19 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

Comms Committee Meeting
2026-01-19 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

Mutual Aid Working Group Meeting
2026-01-21 18:30 - 19:30
Join the mutual aid working group to help support community-based efforts in the South Bay! No experience is required and everyone has something to contribute! We will be meeting at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center and a zoom link is available for those who cannot join in person.
We will discuss:

our current projects such as the San Jose Free Store, our gardens at Grateful Garden and the San Jose Peace and Justice Center, as well as a brake light clinic/repair cafe!
supporting South Bay Mutual Aid (SBMA) as one of their coalition members

sign up to volunteer with SBMA here: https://southbaymutualaid.org/volunteermulti

This meeting will be conducted online.
Register Here for Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zJSg9nsyTrWrXQ-_uOptAQ

Electoral Working Group Meeting
2026-01-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
The electoral working group will meet to discuss and plan for current and future electoral projects. All are welcome.
Register for the Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lMhKwarkTNqJPSg6qjXeUQ

Labor Working Group Meeting
2026-01-22 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/

Stop ICE Terror: Solidarity with Minneapolis
2026-01-23 17:00 - 19:00 | San Jose City Hall Plaza, 200 E Santa Clara st., San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
This Friday, San Jose stands in solidarity with Minneapolis, where labor, faith, and community leaders have called for a historic shutdown to demand ICE out, justice for Renee Nicole Good, and an end to all ICE terror. From Minneapolis to San Jose, we refuse to allow Trump, ICE and the U.S. war machine to operate with impunity! We’re taking to the streets to say STOP ICE TERROR! ICE OUT OF OUR COMMUNITIES!

Location Details
San Jose City Hall
200 E Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
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: 6th & Santa Clara (VTA Line 17, 22, 23, 66, 72, 73, Rapid 500, Rapid 522, Rapid 523), 5th & Santa Clara (VTA Line 17, 22, 23, 64A, 64B, 66, 72, 73, Rapid 500, Rapid 522, Rapid 523)
Light Rail: Santa Clara Station – Blue and Green Line
Train: San Jose Diridon Station – take Rapid 500 to 6th & Santa Clara

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

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

Food Not Bombs San José Sunday Serve
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

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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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!

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

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/.

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

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

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

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

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

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.
