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County Innovates Technology Solution to Benefit Clients of Safety-Net Programs
The County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency collaborated with Technology Services and Solutions to create a process for quickly obtaining county-specific data from a new statewide computer system that supports eligibility and benefits determination for safety-net programs such as Medi-Cal.
Vector Control District to Conduct Aerial Treatment of Bay Marshes to Reduce Population of Nuisance Mosquitoes
The County of Santa Clara Vector Control District is scheduled to conduct an aerial mosquito-larva-control treatment in the Palo Alto flood basin, a nonresidential area along San Francisco Bay.
Breaking the Cycle: The County of Santa Clara Provides Services to Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
People reentering a life after incarceration often struggle with unemployment, homelessness, food insecurity, and, in some cases, support for sober living. To address these challenges and to break the cycle of incarceration, the Office of Diversion and Reentry Services (ODRS) offers essential services to help people successfully transition back into the community after being released from jail or prison.
National Burn Awareness Week Shines Light on Prevention of Burn Injuries
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare is reminding the public that February 4-10 is National Burn Awareness Week and urging everyone to do their part in eliminating preventable burn injuries.
County Road Closure Advisory
The National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning for Feb. 3-4, 2024, for the Santa Cruz Mountain areas of the County and the East Santa Clara Hills.
Warming Centers Extend Operations in Anticipation of Sunday’s Storm
Warming centers have extended days of operation through Monday, Feb.5. Community members are encouraged to seek out the warming centers if they need a safe and warm place to stay during the storm.
From Trunks to Seats: How County Parks Repurposes Trees as Natural Wood Benches
Parks staff use their forestry skills to repurpose felled trees into natural benches that blend seamlessly into the surrounding environment.
O’Connor Hospital Robotics Surgery Unit Celebrates One-Year Anniversary Being a Center for Excellence
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare's O'Connor Hospital in San José is celebrating its one-year anniversary of the Robotics Surgery team being accredited as a Center of Excellence by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC).
County of Santa Clara Prepares for Incoming Storm
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch and Wind Advisory for the entire Bay Area beginning today, Wednesday, Jan. 31 through 4 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1. Moderate to heavy rainfall will be accompanied with strong south winds between 30-40 mph and isolated gusts reaching 50-60 mph.
Increased tuberculosis cases reported in Santa Clara County
The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department today released new data showing a 19 percent increase in new tuberculosis (TB) diagnoses in the county in 2023, compared to the previous year.
