In this episode, Ellina Yin explains the process of requesting a Recount of Votes with Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters.  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. Frontrunner Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is 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 poised to ..read more

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: 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 General Purpose Committee https://www.fppc.ca.gov/content/dam/fppc/NS-Documents/LegalDiv/Regu ..read more

In Episode 6 we will be covering the San José Redistricting Commission which happens every 10 years following the US Census. Our guest for this episode is Deputy City Attorney for City of San José and SJSU alum Mark Vanni. Join us as we break down the work of the Redistricting Commission for 2021. Disclaimer: Our interview with Mark was recorded back in November 2020.  Redistricting Commission (next meeting is June 17th, every 3rd Thursday)  All Redistricting Commission Meetings  California State Redistricting Commission  Application for 2021 Advisory Redistricting Commiss ..read more

In Episode 4 we dive into the world of Campaign Finance & Political Practices with Adrian Gonzales, a professional consultant in local government processes and current Chair of the Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices (formerly Ethics Commission). Together we will breakdown the upcoming Nov 2020 Ballot Measure, nuances in campaigning for office, the mechanisms the public have to participate, and the political practices that are shaping our city’s future. Resources Links: Board of Fair Campaign & Political Practices (Apply!): cutt.ly/sj-bfcpp Campaign Reports: cutt.ly/sj-form ..read more

In Episode 1 our host Ellina Yin provides a brief introduction into the Boards Commissions, and Committees (BCC) of San José. What they are, why they are important, when and where to apply if interested. To learn more about Only in San José (OSJ) visit us at www.onlyinsj.org Episode Feedback Survey: https://forms.gle/iFN8U6ZQ5hYQ8Kg47 Resources for applying to a commission: https://forms.gle/YXREXw29an8V3Y7H6 Find my Council Member Newsletter: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments/city-council/members/district-5/newsletters Volunteer for Only in San José: https://forms.gle/TXf ..read more

In celebration of Earth Day, Ellina Yin speaks with Mari Margil about climate solutions happening around the world and how we can bring some of them home. This episode is from our unreleased archives and was originally recorded March of 2022. Mari Margil is the Executive Director of the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights (CDER).  She works with civil society, governments, as well as Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities in the U.S., Ecuador, the Philippines, Nepal, and elsewhere, to advance Rights of Nature frameworks. She consulted with Ecuador’s Constituent Assembly, hel ..read more

Innerchild Meditation by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by Nature Healing Society Rashmi (she/they) is a somatic practitioner, restorative justice facilitator, and mediator. Through her background in asana (yoga), meditation, and conflict resolution, she created somatic mediation, a coaching process to help individuals and couples resolve conflict. Using the Internal Family Systems model, Attachment Theory, and body-based practices, Rashmi guides folx into deeper awareness and compassion for their different ‘parts’. She focuses on nervous system regulation, emphasizing rest, silence, and moving ..read more

Join Co-Hosts Ellina Yin and Deitra Hoang as they take a deep dive into what is digital addiction? How is digital addiction harmful and what is being done about it? Welcome to "Breaking the Screen Spell," a special Only in San José podcast series that explores the topic of digital addiction and how we can regain control over our relationship with technology. In this podcast, co-hosts Ellina Yin and Deitra Hoang discuss how websites, businesses, and social media target youth audiences? What is being done to keep kids safe while on the web? In this episode we feature a clip from the California D ..read more

Guided Meditation by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by Nature Healing Society Rashmi (she/they) is a somatic practitioner, restorative justice facilitator, and mediator. Through her background in asana (yoga), meditation, and conflict resolution, she created somatic mediation, a coaching process to help individuals and couples resolve conflict. Using the Internal Family Systems model, Attachment Theory, and body-based practices, Rashmi guides folx into deeper awareness and compassion for their different ‘parts’. She focuses on nervous system regulation, emphasizing rest, silence, and moving slo ..read more

Somatic Exercise by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by Nature Healing Society Rashmi (she/they) is a somatic practitioner, restorative justice facilitator, and mediator. Through her background in asana (yoga), meditation, and conflict resolution, she created somatic mediation, a coaching process to help individuals and couples resolve conflict. Using the Internal Family Systems model, Attachment Theory, and body-based practices, Rashmi guides folx into deeper awareness and compassion for their different ‘parts’. She focuses on nervous system regulation, emphasizing rest, silence, and moving slow ..read more