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County of Santa Clara Holds Youth Summit to Encourage Next Generation of Leaders and Promote Student Wellness
The Youth Leadership Summit, co-developed by the County Youth Task Force, is part of the County’s commitment to support children and families and bolster access to behavioral health resources for youth.
Weed Abatement Program Protects Santa Clara County from Catastrophic Wildfires
From spring through the fall, Santa Clara County property owners are required to remove excess vegetation on their properties to prevent the spread of wildfires that could threaten people, property and the environment.
County and Partners Hold Grand Opening for 130-Unit Affordable Housing Development in San José
The transit-oriented development near Diridon Station is the latest project to be completed with funding from the $950 million Measure A Affordable Housing Bond, approved by voters in 2016
Santa Clara County Parks Department Announces New Programs to Celebrate 100 Years
The County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department is announcing new programs and initiatives in honor the county's 100th anniversary of preserving parklands.
“Viral” videos teach viral lesson as Santa Clara County high school students encourage sexual health
The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department today announces winners of the 2024 Viral Video Contest. Participants created engaging social media videos about preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
County Board of Supervisors Hears Results of Study on Utilization of Diverse Businesses
The results of the 2023 Countywide Disparity Study, which showed opportunities to improve procurement processes for diverse businesses, was presented to the County Board of Supervisors on April 16. Using recommendations from MGT of America Consulting, which completed the 2023 study, County staff made several recommendations to the Board.
County of Santa Clara Co-sponsors Bill Aimed at Expediting Review Process for Mental Health Claims
A bill recently co-sponsored by the County of Santa Clara aims to speed up the grievance and resolution process for denied mental health claims, streamlining the process to force fast action for claims considered urgent or life-threatening.
‘Deeply Concerning’: Board of Supervisors to Hear Report on Impact of Cuts at Regional Medical Center
The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will hear a report detailing the anticipated negative effects of service reductions at Regional Medical Center (RMC) – the main emergency facility serving East San José.
Adult Probation Job and Resource Fair 2024
The County of Santa Clara Adult Probation Department will host a Job and Resource Fair on April 24. The event is meant to support individuals with criminal records and will offer a diverse range of services.
Non-Native Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes Detected Again in Santa Clara County
The County of Santa Clara Vector Control District has discovered five of the invasive mosquitoes in a residential area of East San José. The County urges the community to help the district eradicate the aggressive species of mosquito, which is known to spread diseases such as dengue and yellow fever.
