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#larry-stone
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
SF politics

Following Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone's resignation, a special election to replace him will cost at least $13.1 million

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
SF politics

Following Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone's resignation, a special election to replace him will cost at least $13.1 million

fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Santa Clara County Fourth of July fireworks to light up the sky - San Jose Spotlight

The tragedy in Yolo County has affected multiple fireworks displays across the state. While we have to cancel the fireworks, the celebration is still on.
Canada news
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Body found in Anderson Reservoir ID'd as missing teen Marissa DiNapoli: Morgan Hill police

The body found in Anderson Lake Bridge has been identified as missing 18-year-old Marissa DiNapoli. She had been missing since Saturday.
Canada news
#death-penalty
#commercial-real-estate
#immigration
#homelessness
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Santa Clara County revisits building a new jail - San Jose Spotlight

"What is set in stone is we are absolutely going to build something," Deputy County Executive Consuelo Hernandez stated, emphasizing the necessity of addressing deteriorating jail facilities and community needs.
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Santos: A strong water year, but conservation and planning remain essential - San Jose Spotlight

This year, local and state reservoirs in Santa Clara County are in good condition, with a focus on water conservation despite the unpredictable nature of weather.
California
#sunnyvale
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Embattled child welfare agency appoints new director in Santa Clara County

Protecting children and supporting families in our community has always been at the heart of my work, Kinnear-Rausch said in a statement Wednesday.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

VTA's BART extension construction underway amid delays, funding gaps

"The project is the largest infrastructure project ever undertaken in Santa Clara County," VTA's chief megaprojects delivery officer Tom Maguire said.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Cupertino residents can get help going electric

The Zero Interest Financing Program by Silicon Valley Clean Energy aims to make clean energy home upgrades more accessible through no-interest loans, targeting about 200 homes to reduce energy costs.
Silicon Valley
#budget
#mental-health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Fire disrupts traffic, burns building in Los Altos Hills

The blaze reported in Los Altos Hills destroyed a building and disrupted traffic, prompting a quick response from the Santa Clara County Fire Department.
Silicon Valley real estate
#transgender-rights
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Bay Area officials on the lookout for giant invasive reptile in county parks

The Argentine black and white tegu is a large predatory lizard species that poses risks to native wildlife in California and should not be in county parks.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Silicon Valley transit workers overwhelmingly approve contract - San Jose Spotlight

"The sense that we got was because of the amount of time it took to get to this point, some folks were just either frustrated or they were just tired and wanted to move on," said Raj Singh.
Austin
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

No favorites for Democratic Party in San Jose special election - San Jose Spotlight

"The Democratic Party can make a dual endorsement if the Central Committee doesn't have a sufficiently high consensus for a sole endorsement," Bill James, chair of the Santa Clara County Democratic Party, told San José Spotlight.
NYC politics
#labor-law-violations
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Santa Clara County sues local Metro by T-Mobile stores in groundbreaking' wage-theft case

Santa Clara County is suing Metro by T-Mobile stores for exploiting underage workers by paying below minimum wage and violating labor laws.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Iconic Randy's Donuts to make Bay Area debut with 4 new locations in Santa Clara Co.

We're incredibly excited to bring Randy's Donuts to the Bay Area," said Adeel Siddiqui, who leads the franchise group, said in the news release.
Silicon Valley food
#public-health
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months 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
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months 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
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago
Silicon Valley food

Need for Santa Clara County senior meals outgrows budget - San Jose Spotlight

Senior nutrition programs in Santa Clara County provide vital meals to older adults but face financial challenges due to rising demand.
#medicaid
#wildfire-prevention
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

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.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago
Mission District

Los Gatos group collaborates on reducing wildfire risk - San Jose Spotlight

A major wildfire risk reduction project in Santa Clara County aims to treat 840 acres of forestland.
Collaboration and advanced technology are key for effective fire mitigation efforts.
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month 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
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month 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
#education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months 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
2 months 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 month 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 month 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
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month 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 months 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
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months 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 months 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
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months 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 months 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
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months 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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

How changes to Regional Medical Center's trauma care heavily impacted health services in Santa Clara County

"The way people were working to keep up with the volume was not sustainable in the long run," Dr. Karanas remarked, emphasizing the overwhelming demands placed on medical staff.
Healthcare
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose veterans worried about future housing - San Jose Spotlight

"They are doing everything they can to make it as uncomfortable as possible to stay (at 10 Kirk Ave.)... I can't afford to be on my own."
Renovation
#ranked-choice-voting
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months ago

Santa Clara County emergency housing vouchers in jeopardy - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County officials are anticipating significant cuts to housing voucher programs due to federal funding issues, which could affect thousands of low-income residents.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Silicon Valley

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.
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