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The County provides quality services and promotes a healthy safe community.
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The County is updating the “Circulation and Mobility Element.” This plan guides policies for roads, transit, walking, biking, and mobility options in unincorporated areas of the county. Help shape the future of transportation by taking a short survey roads.santaclaracounty.gov/circulation-....
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February 6, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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The County is a safety net for those in greatest need, regardless of immigration or economic status. There is a website in different languages where you’ll find resources for anyone who needs help, as well as information onthe Rapid Response Network at www.santaclaracounty.gov/one-county-o....
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February 5, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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The County encourages local artists to apply for a public art project at Reid-Hillview Airport in East San José. The project aims to beautify the perimeter of the airport and foster community engagement. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-invites-artists-beautify-reid-hillview-airport
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February 3, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Thank you to everyone at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office and at our local police departments for the work you do to help keep our communities safe.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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The County’s Nurse Navigator Program has been expanded to include medical response teams in all jurisdictions in the County. This innovative program reduces the strain on ambulance services and emergency departments. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/innovative-r....
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January 8, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Graciela Landeros, a janitorial supervisor with the Sheriff’s Custody Bureau, runs a program that allows incarcerated people to gain skills and experience that help them get employment after their release. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/janitorial-s...
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January 7, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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A big kickoff to today’s General Session! CSAC First Vice President & @sccgov.bsky.social Supervisor Susan Ellenberg announced our 2025 CSAC Challenge Award winners. Stay tuned for more! #CSACAM
December 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Despite its name, the Santa Clara County Fire Department is not part of the County organization, and it has distinct funding sources. Read our Budget Spotlight on County Fire to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/budget-spotl...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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The County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports Departments operates eight expressways that serve as critical infrastructure for the economy, averaging roughly 1.5 million vehicle trips per day. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-roads...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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The County and partners celebrated the groundbreaking Friday for Arcade, a new affordable housing community that will create 191 apartments at the intersection of Kooser and Blossom Hill roads in South San José at the former site of a Chuck E. Cheese.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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County Executive James R. Williams discusses the County’s investments in health care and its multipronged approach to dealing with the federal funding crisis caused by legislation known as H.R. 1. Read his Op-Ed in the San Jose Spotlight at sanjosespotlight.com/williams-pro...
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November 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Unprecedented federal funding cuts threaten people with disabilities in Santa Clara County, who could lose access to critical programs such as In-Home Supportive Services. Read our story to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/people-disab...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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Recently adopted federal budget cuts present significant threats to programs and services that benefit our community. These cuts will also affect people with disabilities, who could lose health coverage and other resources. Learn more at scc.info/federalfunding
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October 30, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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The largest cuts to Medicaid in U.S. history could leave thousands of county residents without behavioral health services. To learn more, watch a recent presentation at the Finance and Government Operations Committee at www.youtube.com/live/hDKpRfI...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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County Executive James R. Williams appeared on the “Only in Santa Clara County” podcast to explain the impacts of federal funding cuts on the community and how the County is responding. You can find the episodes at creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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October 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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The walk-in urgent care clinic at Valley Health Center Downtown San José is open 14 hours a day, seven days a week, 363 days a year. Learn more about the health center by reading our story at news.santaclaracounty.gov/clinic-spotl...
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October 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Regional Medical Center (RMC) started labor and delivery services and reopened the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. These services will be offered at RMC for the first time in five years, helping patients in East San José access care. Read the full release at news.santaclaracounty.gov/after-five-y....
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October 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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當前的聯邦預算削減政策對縣府為社區提供的服務和計畫帶來嚴重威脅。
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October 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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The County was joined by the San Jose Sharks today to announce early in-person voting has begun for the Nov. 4, Statewide Special Election and Vote by Mail packets are in the mail to voters. news.santaclaracounty.gov/early-voting-begins-santa-clara-county-november-4-2025-statewide-special-election
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October 6, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Sunnyvale resident Jason Feinsmith was treated at the Trauma Center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center after suffering severe injuries in a mountain-biking accident. Read our story about the Trauma Center at news.santaclaracounty.gov/trauma-cente...
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October 6, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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More than 133,000 people in Santa Clara County benefit from CalFresh, California’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Federal funding cuts threaten the benefits of thousands of residents. youtu.be/vShxDXZ3Dr4
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October 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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The Wound Care Clinic offers a multi-disciplinary approach that gives people hope for a better quality of life. Federal funding cuts will have a massive impact on Santa Clara Valley Healthcare and everyone in our community who needs wound care. news.santaclaracounty.gov/clinic-spotl...
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October 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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San José resident and working mom Vanessa Samaniego says Medi-Cal, the state of California’s version of Medicaid, provides essential health care for her four children, from prescription glasses to dental care.
September 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Valley Health Center Gilroy brings high-quality health care to an underserved community in South County, making primary care, urgent care and other vital medical services easily accessible. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/clinic-spotl...
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September 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Extraordinary federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as CalFresh in California, threaten the food-assistance benefits of up to 55,000 residents of Santa Clara County. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/federal-fund...
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September 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM