Only in San José

In Episode 31, join host Ellina Yin and the team behind the Silicon Valley Pain Index (SVPI) for a deep dive into this year’s report. The Annual Silicon Valley Pain Index features new data that highlights the region’s persistent inequalities. The SVPI was originally inspired by Professor Bill Quigley's Katrina Pain Index [https://www.commondreams.org/views/2015/07/20/new-orleans-katrina-pain-index-ten-who-was-left-behind] following the devastating 2005 hurricane and later by 2020 Black Lives Matter national protests in the wake of the police murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Guests: Dr. Michael Dao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at San Jose State University and currently serves as the Associate Chair in the Department of Kinesiology and is the current Director of the SJSU Human Rights Institute. Dr. Anji Buckner-Capone is an Associate Professor, Public Health and Recreation, College of Health and Human Sciences and practitioner of community health promotion with expertise in program planning and evaluation, health education, and advocacy. Ruth Melton is a fourth year at San Jose State University, majoring in Communication Studies. She was a student assistant and co-author for the 2025 Silicon Valley Pain Index report released this month. Her interest in working with families and education comes from her non-profit involvement over the years. Briyana Costa holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and is currently pursuing her Master of Public Health (MPH), with a concentration in Community Health Education at San José State University. ⁠Only in San José⁠ [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onlyinsj] is a civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in the City of San José. About Us [http://www.onlyinsj.org] ⁠| Join Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/onlyinsj]| One Time Donation [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UMAZC9SLUVPMU] | Volunteer [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSH4v1BqIaF-WjMhkMl_yBLHqV0wZNOeBc9pNbYZBjuPvcVg/viewform] Episode Resources: 1. SJSU Silicon Valley Pain Index: https://www.sjsu.edu/hri/policy-projects/svpi/index.php [https://www.sjsu.edu/hri/policy-projects/svpi/index.php] 2. Human Rights Institute: https://www.sjsu.edu/hri/about/index.php [https://www.sjsu.edu/hri/about/index.php] 3. Support the Human Rights Institute with a Donation [https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1771/lg23/form.aspx?sid=1771&gid=3&pgid=531&cid=1295&dids=4726] 4. Contact Person: Dr. Michael Dao michael.dao@sjsu.edu [michael.dao@sjsu.edu]  5. SB33 (Dave Cortese) [https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB33]guaranteed income for unhoused high school seniors 6. SB685 (Dave Cortese) [https://sd15.senate.ca.gov/news/senator-dave-corteses-bill-give-financial-leg-homeless-high-school-students-wanting-college] pilot program covering full cost of college attendance (at select universities) for unhoused youth 7. AB3229 (Alex Lee) [https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202320240ab3229]pilot program to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among CalFresh recipients Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482 [https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482]) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) *Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Episode Synopsis:  In this Voting Rights Pt 2 episode: Ellina Yin speaks with Dr. Angelica Cortez about the presidential election and the importance of the Down Ballot vote. Guest: Dr. Angelica "Gel" Cortez is a nonprofit executive, organizer, and leading voice in the Filipina/x/o American power building movement. Voted as a Silicon Valley Woman of Influence and 40 Under 40, she is the mind behind multiple civic and health equity campaigns across the state and nation. She is the current Executive Director of LEAD Filipino [https://leadfilipino.org/] and first Senior Vice President of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) for Pacific Clinics [https://www.pacificclinics.org/], the largest mental and behavioral health service provider in California. Additionally, she is the owner of FancyHeadz [https://fancyheadz.com/], a social enterprise that produces headwear and accessories to support health services in Southeast Asia. 2024 Voter Guide: https://linktr.ee/onlyinsj2024 Learn more about Only in San José: www.onlyinsj.org Resources: 1. Emancipation Proclamation (1863) [https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured-documents/emancipation-proclamation] 2. Civil Rights Act (1866) [https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/historic-document-library/detail/civil-rights-act-of-1866-april-9-1866-an-act-to-protect-all-persons-in-the-united-states-in-their-civil-rights-and-furnish-the-means-of-their-vindication] 3. Voting Rights Act (1965)  [https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/voting-rights-act] 4. 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Civil Rights (1868) [https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/14th-amendment] 5. 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Voting Rights (1870) [https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/15th-amendment] 6. California Voting Rights Act  (2001) [https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC&division=14.&title=&part=&chapter=1.5.&article] 7. California Code, Government Code - GOV § 54950  [https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/government-code/gov-sect-54950/] 8. The California Voting Rights Act and Local Governments by David C. Powell, California State University, Long Beach [https://escholarship.org/content/qt031405xr/qt031405xr_noSplash_8347fa41c58afabae968f5a27eaf18d4.pdf?t=pgic0a]  9. Post-Election Trends in County of Santa Clara https://data.sccgov.org/stories/s/m73k-nkyp [https://data.sccgov.org/stories/s/m73k-nkyp]  10. Pew Research Center, Voter Turnout 2018-2022 https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2023/07/12/voter-turnout-2018-2022/ [https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2023/07/12/voter-turnout-2018-2022/]  11. State-by-State Youth Voter Turnout Data and the Impact of Election Laws in 2022 https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/state-state-youth-voter-turnout-data-and-impact-election-laws-2022 [https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/state-state-youth-voter-turnout-data-and-impact-election-laws-2022]  12. APIA Vote Surveyhttps://apiavote.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-Asian-American-Voter-Survey-Report.pdf [https://apiavote.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-Asian-American-Voter-Survey-Report.pdf] Mis/Disinformation Tools: 1. InVID Reverse Search Tool: https://www.invid-project.eu/tools-and-services/invid-verification-plugin/ [https://www.invid-project.eu/tools-and-services/invid-verification-plugin/]  2. Lateral Reading and the Nature of Expertise: Reading Less and Learning More When Evaluating Digital Informationhttps://purl.stanford.edu/yk133ht8603 [https://purl.stanford.edu/yk133ht8603]  3. Hive Ai Detection Softwarehttps://thehive.ai/apis/ai-generated-content-classification [https://thehive.ai/apis/ai-generated-content-classification]  4. Dare to be Greyhttps://www.daretobegrey.com/home [https://www.daretobegrey.com/home]  Media Clips 1. Springfield, Ohio Public Comment: https://www.reddit.com/r/justgalsbeingchicks/comments/1g5t3si/a_woman_from_springfield_ohio_addresses_the_towns/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button [https://www.reddit.com/r/justgalsbeingchicks/comments/1g5t3si/a_woman_from_springfield_ohio_addresses_the_towns/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button]  2. https://www.tiktok.com/@sunrisemvmt/video/7426126368271781151 [https://www.tiktok.com/@sunrisemvmt/video/7426126368271781151] Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions, Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) *Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

In this episode, Ellina Yin speaks with Dr. Angelica Cortez about the history and power of voting and civic participation, and a little bit about the Upcoming 2024 Elections.  Guest: Dr. Angelica "Gel" Cortez [https://linktr.ee/angelicacortez?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabV0jR2HlNEkVLs0lQRS5FRUM60aNUyfRMv7_fCfArstVsMP54bg07MktQ_aem_0S2nSAM-T7xO1prpWducqQ] is a nonprofit executive, organizer, and leading voice in the Filipina/x/o American power building movement. Voted as a Silicon Valley Woman of Influence and 40 Under 40, she is the mind behind multiple civic and health equity campaigns across the state and nation. She is the current Executive Director of LEAD Filipino [https://leadfilipino.org/] and first Senior Vice President of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) for Pacific Clinics [https://www.pacificclinics.org/], the largest mental and behavioral health service provider in California. Additionally, she is the owner of FancyHeadz [https://fancyheadz.com/], a social enterprise that produces headwear and accessories to support health services in Southeast Asia. Check out OSJ's latest podcast project, you can find Only in Santa Clara [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onlyinscc] wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. 2024 Voter Guides: https://linktr.ee/onlyinsj2024 Resources: 1. Emancipation Proclamation (1863) [https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured-documents/emancipation-proclamation] 2. Civil Rights Act (1866) [https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/historic-document-library/detail/civil-rights-act-of-1866-april-9-1866-an-act-to-protect-all-persons-in-the-united-states-in-their-civil-rights-and-furnish-the-means-of-their-vindication] 3. Voting Rights Act (1965)  [https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/voting-rights-act] 4. 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Civil Rights (1868) [https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/14th-amendment] 5. 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Voting Rights (1870) [https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/15th-amendment] 6. California Voting Rights Act  (2001) [https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC&division=14.&title=&part=&chapter=1.5.&article] 7. The California Voting Rights Act and Local Governments by David C. Powell, California State University, Long Beach [https://escholarship.org/content/qt031405xr/qt031405xr_noSplash_8347fa41c58afabae968f5a27eaf18d4.pdf?t=pgic0a]  8. Post-Election Trends in County of Santa Clara https://data.sccgov.org/stories/s/m73k-nkyp [https://data.sccgov.org/stories/s/m73k-nkyp]  9. Pew Research Center, Voter Turnout 2018-2022 https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2023/07/12/voter-turnout-2018-2022/ [https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2023/07/12/voter-turnout-2018-2022/]  10. State-by-State Youth Voter Turnout Data and the Impact of Election Laws in 2022 https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/state-state-youth-voter-turnout-data-and-impact-election-laws-2022 [https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/state-state-youth-voter-turnout-data-and-impact-election-laws-2022]  11. APIA Vote Survey https://apiavote.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-Asian-American-Voter-Survey-Report.pdf Mis/Disinformation Tools: 1. InVID Reverse Search Tool: https://www.invid-project.eu/tools-and-services/invid-verification-plugin/ [https://www.invid-project.eu/tools-and-services/invid-verification-plugin/]  2. Lateral Reading and the Nature of Expertise: Reading Less and Learning More When Evaluating Digital Informationhttps://purl.stanford.edu/yk133ht8603 [https://purl.stanford.edu/yk133ht8603]  3. Hive Ai Detection Softwarehttps://thehive.ai/apis/ai-generated-content-classification [https://thehive.ai/apis/ai-generated-content-classification]  4. Dare to be Greyhttps://www.daretobegrey.com/home [https://www.daretobegrey.com/home]

In this episode, Ellina Yin provides a general overview of and the four different types of recounts, from the Registrar of Voter website: California’s required automatic manual tally, County of Santa Clara's automatic recount policy, voter requested recounts, and court ordered recounts. This episode is specific to Santa Clara County, for Statewide Recount information you can visit the California Secretary of State's (https://www.sos.ca.gov/administration/regulations/current-regulations/elections/recounts) Recently, Santa Clara County became the poster child for EVERY VOTE COUNTS, the March 5 Primary resulted in a rare 2 way tie for second place in the race for Congressional District 16, a statewide contest which impacts Santa Clara County and San Mateo County. Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is the lead and heading to the November General Election, with current Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian and Assemblymember Evan Low tied for second place, sending all three into the November General Election. However, a recount could potentially change the outcome. *Special thanks to Grace Hase, a reporter who has been covering the congressional race for the Mercury News for clarifying the different local/county and state processes. In the news: 1. "Tied again: Evan Low and Joe Simitian are back in a dead heat for second as congressional recount nears the end," by Grace Hase, Mercury News (https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/04/23/tied-again-evan-low-and-joe-simitian-are-back-in-a-dead-heat-for-second-as-congressional-recount-nears-the-end/) 2. "Silicon Valley congressional recount closing in on final tally" by Jana Kadah, San José Spotlight (https://sanjosespotlight.com/california-bay-area-silicon-valley-congressional-district-16-recount-closing-in-on-final-tally-election-2024/)   Sources: 1. Registrar of Voters, Santa Clara County – Recount Process (https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/elections/recounts-and-faqs) 2. California Elections Code Section 15360 (http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=15360) 3. County of Santa Clara’s automatic recount Policy 3.63 / page 141 (https://boardclerk.sccgov.org/sites/g/files/exjcpb656/files/BOSPolicyCHAP3.pdf) 4. Contested elections (http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayexpandedbranch.xhtml?tocCode=ELEC&division=16.&title=&part=&chapter=&article=) 5. Court ordered recounts, see Division 15, Chapter 9, Article 4 of the California Elections Code (http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC&division=15.&title=&part=&chapter=9.&article=4) 6. California Secretary of State's - Recounts (https://www.sos.ca.gov/administration/regulations/current-regulations/elections/recounts)

In this special "2024 Election Series" episode, Ellina Yin covers General Purpose Committees, what they do and why they are important. Ever wonder who is sending you all those mailers during election season? Tune in to learn about all the various ways these committees can shape the political landscape in your community. Source Cited: 1. Chapter 14 Political Party Committees https://www.fppc.ca.gov/content/dam/fppc/NS-Documents/TAD/Campaign%20Manuals/Manual_4/Manual_4_Ch_14_Political_Party_Committees.pdf 2. General Purpose Committee https://www.fppc.ca.gov/content/dam/fppc/NS-Documents/LegalDiv/Regulations/Index/Chapter2/18227.5.pdf 3. There are 15 cities in Santa Clara County. This page provides a brief overview of the cities and links to the city website. https://santaclaralafco.org/cities-and-special-districts/cities-information