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#medi-cal
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago
SF parents

Santa Clara County wants to change its Medi-Cal model, but Family Health Plan calls it a "hostile takeover"

fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago
SF parents

Santa Clara County wants to change its Medi-Cal model, but Family Health Plan calls it a "hostile takeover"

#wildfire-prevention
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Santa Clara Co. uses AI sensors to help detect fires early before major destruction

Santa Clara County is deploying AI fire sensors to improve early wildfire detection and prevent large fires from spreading.
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Santa Clara Co. uses AI sensors to help detect fires early before major destruction

Santa Clara County is deploying AI fire sensors to improve early wildfire detection and prevent large fires from spreading.
#budget-cuts
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County cuts legal aid homeless outreach program - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts are jeopardizing crucial services, including outreach programs that provided legal aid to homeless individuals in Santa Clara County.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County cuts legal aid homeless outreach program - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts are jeopardizing crucial services, including outreach programs that provided legal aid to homeless individuals in Santa Clara County.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Estremera: Upgrading Santa Clara County's water infrastructure - San Jose Spotlight

We must replace aging pipelines and dams and improve other key systems to ensure continued reliability of our water supply.
Silicon Valley
#public-transit
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago
Alternative transportation

Strengthening Public Transportation is Key to Social Mobility - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
4 days ago
Alternative transportation

Strengthening Public Transportation is Key to Social Mobility - Streetsblog San Francisco

#public-health
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County hospitals threatened by Medi-Cal cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Federal cuts to Medicaid threaten Santa Clara County's public hospital system and the health care of its poorest residents.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Newly released Latino Health Assessment highlights devastating health disparities in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County's Latino community faces severe health disparities, underscored by higher rates of violence and chronic illness compared to other groups.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County creates office to prevent violence - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County is investing $5 million in a new Office of Community Violence Prevention to proactively address and reduce community violence.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Santa Clara County health care workers go on strike - San Jose Spotlight

Hospital and health lab workers in Santa Clara County are striking over contract disputes, impacting essential health services.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

The Trump administration has cancelled $85.6 million in federal grants to Santa Clara County all of it related to public health

Federal cuts to health grants can severely impact public health initiatives despite the ongoing COVID-19 challenges.
The termination of key public health grants in Santa Clara may lead to larger ramifications for community health efforts.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County hospitals threatened by Medi-Cal cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Federal cuts to Medicaid threaten Santa Clara County's public hospital system and the health care of its poorest residents.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Newly released Latino Health Assessment highlights devastating health disparities in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County's Latino community faces severe health disparities, underscored by higher rates of violence and chronic illness compared to other groups.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County creates office to prevent violence - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County is investing $5 million in a new Office of Community Violence Prevention to proactively address and reduce community violence.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Santa Clara County health care workers go on strike - San Jose Spotlight

Hospital and health lab workers in Santa Clara County are striking over contract disputes, impacting essential health services.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

The Trump administration has cancelled $85.6 million in federal grants to Santa Clara County all of it related to public health

Federal cuts to health grants can severely impact public health initiatives despite the ongoing COVID-19 challenges.
The termination of key public health grants in Santa Clara may lead to larger ramifications for community health efforts.
#city-council
#education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago
SF parents

Santa Clara County Office of Education appoints new superintendent - San Jose Spotlight

David M. Toston appointed as new superintendent of Santa Clara County Office of Education following five months of instability.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
SF parents

Santa Clara County Office of Education appoints new superintendent

David Toston appointed as new superintendent for Santa Clara County Board of Education after recent upheaval.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Silicon Valley leaders in uproar over Office of Education mass layoffs - San Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley residents and lawmakers are protesting significant layoffs by SCCOE affecting vulnerable children's educational programs.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Santa Clara County politicians want local funds for friend's group - San Jose Spotlight

"I think an LGBTQ leadership program is great, but we need to help stabilize our LGBTQ youth and get them to a safe location to live."
SF LGBT
#youth-services
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

After foster care group homes exposed, Santa Clara County supervisors approve new strategy to house teens

Santa Clara County aims to improve foster care by creating therapeutic homes and expanding foster family networks for troubled teens.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Santa Clara County hospital increases youth clinic services - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County is expanding clinic services for youth with developmental disabilities to meet rising demand and reduce wait times.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

After foster care group homes exposed, Santa Clara County supervisors approve new strategy to house teens

Santa Clara County aims to improve foster care by creating therapeutic homes and expanding foster family networks for troubled teens.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Santa Clara County hospital increases youth clinic services - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County is expanding clinic services for youth with developmental disabilities to meet rising demand and reduce wait times.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Santa Clara County leaf blower ban dropped over ICE fears - San Jose Spotlight

"I just don't want it to be a reason why residents (report) immigrants that are doing their job... either to get people in trouble with ICE or police," Arenas said.
SF parents
#cold-case
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

DNA found on cigarette carton leads to major break in 1977 San Jose cold case murder

Advancements in DNA and fingerprint technology solved a decades-old murder case in Santa Clara County.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

DNA found on cigarette carton leads to major break in 1977 San Jose cold case murder

Advancements in DNA and fingerprint technology solved a decades-old murder case in Santa Clara County.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Letters: Santa Clara County board must deny builder's remedy plans

Santa Clara County's rural areas are threatened by builder's remedy proposals that could lead to significant loss of farmland and open spaces.
US Elections
#federal-funding-cuts
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Betty Duong reflects on making history as 1st Vietnamese American supervisor in Santa Clara Co.

Betty Duong represents success and resilience among Vietnamese American children, inspired by their parents' sacrifices as refugees.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of acres, miles of trails open in park overlooking Coyote Valley

The park, called Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park, stretches along the mountains east of Gilroy, featuring camping, fishing and boating on the namesake Coyote Lake.
Silicon Valley real estate
#law-enforcement
Cars
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

DA Undercover Sting Catches San Jose Body Shop Owner Inflating Insurance Damage Claim

Insurance fraud leads to increased premiums for consumers, exemplified by the case of body shop owner Jairon Escobar.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Sunnyvale Authorities Raid Suspected Brothel, Arrest Six Johns and a Madam

Cars
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

DA Undercover Sting Catches San Jose Body Shop Owner Inflating Insurance Damage Claim

Insurance fraud leads to increased premiums for consumers, exemplified by the case of body shop owner Jairon Escobar.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Sunnyvale Authorities Raid Suspected Brothel, Arrest Six Johns and a Madam

SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

1st overdose death of drug '100 times more potent than fentanyl' reported in Santa Clara Co.

Carfentanil, a powerful new synthetic opioid, has led to its first overdose death in Santa Clara County, raising serious concerns about street drugs.
#healthcare
SF parents
fromKqed
2 months ago

South Bay Public Medical Workers Planning Strike Over Contract Talks | KQED

The union alleges that the county is attempting to strip workers of negotiation rights, which could adversely affect patient care.
fromKqed
1 month ago
San Jose Sharks

East San Jose Hospital Trauma Center Restored On First Day of Public Ownership | KQED

SF parents
fromKqed
2 months ago

South Bay Public Medical Workers Planning Strike Over Contract Talks | KQED

The union alleges that the county is attempting to strip workers of negotiation rights, which could adversely affect patient care.
fromKqed
1 month ago
San Jose Sharks

East San Jose Hospital Trauma Center Restored On First Day of Public Ownership | KQED

#housing
#ranked-choice-voting
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Op-ed: Santa Clara County residents favor ranked choice voting - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County voters want ranked choice voting implemented, which has proven successful in other California cities.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Op-ed: Santa Clara County residents favor ranked choice voting - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County voters want ranked choice voting implemented, which has proven successful in other California cities.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose District 3 special election heads to recount - San Jose Spotlight

Tordillos hasn't changed his tune and feels good about the outcome. "Despite being outspent 5:1 by special interests, including Big Oil and PG&E, I'm glad our substantive message resonated with District 3 voters. We must make sure every vote is counted," Tordillos previously told San Jose Spotlight.
NYC politics
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Waymo Eyeing Expansion Into San Jose, and Also Much of the South Bay

Waymo is progressing towards approval to operate self-driving taxis in San Jose and Santa Clara County.
#affordable-housing
#homicide
#lawsuit
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Judge advances lawsuit that could put Santa Clara County jails on trial over suicide prevention

Federal judge rules lawsuit against Santa Clara County jails to proceed, examining suicide-prevention policies after inmate's death.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

State gun group may sue Santa Clara County over license fees - San Jose Spotlight

A gun rights group is suing Santa Clara County over increased concealed carry license fees, viewing them as a violation of constitutional rights.
#public-safety
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Silicon Valley firefighters clash over territory - San Jose Spotlight

It's very disappointing. It's not going to be fiscally solvent, it's going to cost two to three times more money. They don't want Cal Fire in the conversation. They just want to push it through.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

No Convictions in Final Case of Sheriff's Office Bribery Scandal

After today's verdict was announced, District Attorney Jeff Rosen issued this statement: "We respect the jury's determination. We remain proud of our office's investigation because it resulted in several related convictions as well as improvements at the Sheriff's Office and in how concealed firearms permits are handled. We remain committed to rooting out this type of corruption wherever it may lie."
San Jose Sharks
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Deaths in county jail reach highest point in years

Ten men died in Santa Clara County jails last year, marking the highest number of deaths in custody in two decades.
#strike
fromKqed
1 month ago
Toronto startup

All VTA Bus Routes Rolling After Strike, Some Light Rail Returns Monday | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
Toronto startup

All VTA Bus Routes Rolling After Strike, Some Light Rail Returns Monday | KQED

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

VTA, union leaders summoned to appear in court next week as transit strike continues

The court has denied the VTA's request for a temporary restraining order against the union strike, but ordered union representatives to appear for legal clarification.
Austin
#vta
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

No deal yet as VTA, union negotiate for hours through mediation on Day 4 of workers' strike

A strike by ATU Local 265 is impacting Santa Clara County transit, requiring mediation to negotiate a new contract.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

No deal yet as VTA, union negotiate for hours through mediation on Day 4 of workers' strike

A strike by ATU Local 265 is impacting Santa Clara County transit, requiring mediation to negotiate a new contract.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

$15M grant will help hundreds of kids access child care in Santa Clara Co.

Bobbi Urbano, the executive director of Willow Glen Community Extended Day Enrichment Program, expressed her gratitude for receiving a $500,000 grant for her daycare center.
NYC parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

VTA awaits breach of contract hearing as union workers' strike hits Day 3

"If they felt that we were breaching the contract, we gave the agency a 72-hour strike notice,' said ATU Local 265 President Raj Singh."
Austin
#federal-budget-cuts
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Federal cuts endanger Santa Clara County housing programs - San Jose Spotlight

Cuts to federal staff at HUD threaten essential housing services in Santa Clara County, risking increased homelessness.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County to weigh potential budget cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County faces potential cutbacks on critical services due to impending federal budget cuts, impacting its $12 billion budget reliance on federal funding.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County special education workers face layoffs - San Jose Spotlight

Special education programs face layoffs due to declining enrollment and budget deficits in Santa Clara County.
Superintendent Hinman emphasizes efforts to maintain service quality amid reductions.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Santa Clara Co. Sheriff's Office redesigns daily jail population dashboard in push for transparency

"Our previous report was just a one-page PDF giving a few data points," said Dan Lou. Lou emphasizes the need for better data accessibility, which the new dashboard provides.
SF politics
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

South Santa Clara County residents concerned as fire response agencies being switched

Emergency response in South Santa Clara County will shift from Cal Fire to the Santa Clara County Fire Department to ensure ongoing fire protection.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Federal audit says Santa Clara County Office of Education misused funds

The Santa Clara County Office of Education misused over $135,370 in federal funds, igniting conflicts and debates over leadership accountability.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
3 months ago

Federal Auditors Report that Santa Clara County's Office of Education Misspent More than $135K and Rebuffed Oversight

Federal auditors found over $135,370 in misappropriated Head Start funds in Santa Clara County, linked to past administrative failures.
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