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Acorn woodpeckers in a tree at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve near Morgan Hill, California.

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February 16, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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That’s not a moon… it’s a whole new Star Wars: Unlimited set! On March 8th, 2026, we will have a prerelease event for a Lawless Time! Preregistration is open now!
#sanjoseca #starwars #santaclaracounty #SWU #shoplocal
February 15, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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🧵 "joint statement from [7] @bigcitieshealth.org member jurisdictions" whose awarded grants are being cancelled:
#Chicago
#Denver
#Minneapolis
#California:
#SantaClaraCounty
#AlamedaCounty
#LongBeach
#LosAngelesCounty

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Grant cancellations threaten core public health services in major U.S. cities - Big Cities Health Coalition
The following is a joint statement from seven BCHC member jurisdictions – Los Angeles County, Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, Santa Clara County (CA), Alameda County (CA), and Long Beach (CA) – who lear...
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February 14, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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"Santa Clara CountySheriff Bob Jonsen has firmly declared that his department will not work with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during Super Bowl week, setting up a rare public stance in contrast to expected federal plans."

#SantaClaraCounty #Sheriff #Superbowl #NoICE #ICE
Santa Clara sheriff refuses to assist ICE during Super Bowl 60
As Super Bowl LX approaches, law enforcement dynamics in the Bay Area have become a flashpoint. Santa Clara County Sheriff Bob Jonsen has firmly declared that his department will
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February 1, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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📊 Dec 2025 Bay Area Market Snapshot🏠 Inventory is rising across Santa Clara (+16.7% YoY) and San Mateo (+1.4% YoY) counties.⏱️ Days on market remain relatively tight, signaling steady buyer demand despite higher supply.
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February 1, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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@paulrogerssjm.bsky.social highlights @postlandtrust.bsky.social’s landmark acquisition of #SargentRanch, securing one of the largest #LandConservation victories in #SantaClaraCounty history and protecting vital wildlife corridors for generations to come.

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January 30, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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Groundbreaking day in Santa Clara County! 🎉
Heritage Vila, LLC will transform an existing site into a 60‑bed Adult Residential SUD Treatment Facility, adding wraparound services and holistic care for those most in need. 💙 #HeritageVila #BHCIP #SUDTreatment #BehavioralHealth #SantaClaraCounty
January 29, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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Rapid Response Network in Santa Clara County. Know your rights. #RRN #SanJose #SantaClaraCounty #ICE
January 29, 2026 at 6:45 AM
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The Probation Department's Neighborhood Safety Unit reveals impressive community achievements, including a staggering reduction in juvenile referrals and thousands of families served in East San Jose and East Gilroy.

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA #CommunityEngagement
Probation presents NSU annual report showing reductions in referrals and improved community engagement
Probation's Neighborhood Safety Unit reported declines in juvenile referrals and chronic absenteeism in targeted communities and highlighted community-based programs serving thousands of families; residents and partners testified to NSU's localized impact.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:54 AM
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Santa Clara County is on the brink of revolutionizing in-house meal production at Elmwood, promising significant savings and vocational training opportunities, but essential repairs and staffing are crucial to make it happen.

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Santa Clara County staff outline plan, costs and equipment needs to restore Elmwood in‑house meal production
County presenters said infrastructure failures and staffing shortages have reduced in‑house meal capacity at the Elmwood facility; officials described pipe and dishwasher work, replacement kettles and a multi‑phase capital plan intended to restore full production and training opportunities for residents.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:52 AM
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Santa Clara County's Custody Health Services is revolutionizing care with a significant boost in timely medical access, now reaching over 80% of patients within 14 days!

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA #MentalHealth #PublicSafety #CitizenPortal
County reports improved access and expanded psychiatric services in custody health
Custody Health Services reported improved access to care — initial 14‑day visits rose from ~50% to above 80% — and described integration of medical services into the acute psychiatric unit, expanded psychiatric coverage and increased structured programming for special management units.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:51 AM
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The DFCS claims significant progress in its child-welfare corrective action plan, but public commenters are raising serious concerns about unaddressed allegations of abuse.

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA #SafetyCompliance #CommunitySupport #ChildWelfare #SantaClaraCountyChildren
DFCS reports progress on child-welfare corrective action plan as public commenters renew abuse allegations
The Department of Family and Children Services told the committee it has 61% of 75 corrective-action items signed off by the California Department of Social Services and has reached sustained safety-plan compliance; several public commenters alleged the county has failed to respond to child sexual abuse reports and asked for screenings.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:44 AM
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A pivotal moment in Santa Clara County as the committee takes a bold step toward reparations, pushing the conversation forward for systemic change and equity.

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA #CommunityEngagement #EquityInitiatives #SocialJustice #CitizenPortal #SantaClaraCounty
Santa Clara County committee forwards Human Rights Commission reparations recommendation to full Board
The Children, Seniors and Families Committee voted Jan. 22 to receive and forward a reparations resolution from the Human Rights Commission to the Board of Supervisors after public testimony urging expedited action and commissioners' endorsement.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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Santa Clara County is making strides in behavioral health, but a critical housing shortage leaves many clients trapped in limbo, waiting for the treatment they desperately need.

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA #HousingAccess #BehavioralHealth #CitizenPortal #JusticeReform
County outlines diversion and transitional rent rollout as housing bottleneck slows treatment placements
Behavioral Health Services told supervisors that managed‑care transitional rent benefits (effective Jan. 1, 2026 via Santa Clara Family Health Plan) are beginning operations to support housing for justice‑involved clients, but staff said payments and referral processes must be finalized and many clients still await placements.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:13 AM
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"Kristi Noem is visiting #SantaClaraCounty for #superbowl & we want to make sure our voices don’t go unheard! show up, show out, and kick ICE out of the bay!"

#MorganHill ICE Office [ERO office #SanJose, CA]

Hold ICE & Noem accountable [...] Honor the lives lost."

#ICEOutBayArea #AbolishICE 🔥🧊🔥
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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WARNING RAIDS IN PROGRESS #santaclaracounty #sunnyvale #sanjose #milpidas Watch video and warn everyone please #stoptheraids #ICEGESTAPO #SuperBowlLX #FIFAWorldCup youtu.be/XrMQiq--gT4
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January 27, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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The latest children's budget reveals a staggering 283 programs countywide, sparking calls for more impactful measurement of child outcomes rather than just outputs.

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA #ProgramStandardization #ChildOutcomes #SocialServices #CitizenPortal #SantaClaraCounty
County presents expanded children's budget inventory and plans for standardized outcomes; committee agrees to less frequent updates
Office of Children & Families Policy presented a countywide expansion of programmatic data for the FY25‑26 children's budget (283 programs). Staff outlined standardization work to align program definitions, capture contract and FTE data, and develop population‑level outcome measures; the committee voted to receive the report and to change updates to twice yearly.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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A proposed nonrefundable fee for property tax assessment appeals is set to tackle the dramatic rise in agent-driven filings, which have surged to nearly 50% since 2019.

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA #GovernmentFees #TaxReform #AdministrativeEfficiency #CitizenPortal
Clerk proposes nonrefundable assessment‑appeals filing fee to curb agent-driven filings; committee forwards recommendation to Board with data‑tracking request
Clerk of the Board proposed a nonrefundable administrative processing fee for property tax assessment appeals after a time‑study showed commercial filings generate disproportionate processing workload and agent-filed residential appeals rose from ~16% (2019) to ~50% (2025). The committee voted to send the recommendation to the Board and asked the clerk to build tracking to evaluate tiered commercial fees.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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South County is facing a critical crossroads in shelter resources as the county explores the potential acquisition of the Gilroy Armory amidst rising concerns over limited capacity and competition for housing.

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA #CommunitySupport
Supervisors press staff on South County shelter options and Gilroy Armory acquisition
The Office of Supportive Housing outlined shelter capacity in South County, constraints at the Arturo Ochoa Migrant Center, and the county’s interest in acquiring the Gilroy Armory; supervisors asked staff to analyze armory acquisition, motel usage overlap with agricultural workers, and develop a South County regional homelessness plan.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:58 AM
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Public commenters in Santa Clara County are demanding asset transfers for major savings while raising serious allegations of past abuse that could shake the community to its core.

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA #GovernmentTransparency #ChildProtection #CitizenPortal #PublicAccountability
Public commenters urge asset transfers and allege past child‑protection failures; county points to hotline and confidentiality limits
Two public commenters addressed the Finance & Government Operations Committee: a resident urged transferring Reid Hillview Airport and returning expressways to cities to save county funds; an online commenter alleged historical child‑abuse cover‑ups and sought an investigation. County staff said it could not discuss specifics of ongoing investigations and provided the child abuse reporting hotline.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Major operational changes at DEBS promise to tackle application backlogs and enhance language access, marking a "seismic shift" in service delivery!

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA #OperationalExcellence #SantaClaraCountyEmployment #WorkforceDevelopment #LanguageAccess #CitizenPortal
County reports operational changes at DEBS and commits to monitor HR1 impacts and language access
Department of Employment and Benefits Services (DEBS) staff told the committee they have implemented major operational changes in partnership with SEIU Local 521 to address backlog and eligibility processing concerns identified in a management audit; the county will monitor redeterminations and language access vendor use going forward.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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Santa Clara County is gearing up for a greener future with a $2.6 million grant for sea-level adaptation and exciting new food-system initiatives!

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA #SustainabilityInitiatives #FoodSystems #UrbanForestry #CitizenPortal #SantaClaraCounty
County sustainability office wins $2.6 million SB1 grant; urban forestry and food‑system pilots outlined
The Office of Sustainability and Resilience briefed the committee on a $2.6 million SB1 grant for sea‑level adaptation planning, a spring 2026 Urban Forestry Master Plan, and upcoming food‑system initiatives including a resident advisory committee and microenterprise home‑kitchen pilots.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Santa Clara County is making strides with its guaranteed basic income pilots, boasting an impressive 757 active participants out of 803 enrolled—what's next for this innovative program?

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA #CommunityEngagement #SocialWelfare #CitizenPortal #EconomicSupport
County updates committee on guaranteed basic income pilots; evaluations planned and participant engagement strategies detailed
Deputy County Executive Key Lee reported on four ongoing guaranteed basic income (GBI) pilots and one completed program: 803 participants enrolled (757 still active). The county plans randomized controlled trials in coordination with Public Health, outreach strategies to keep participants engaged, and exploratory options for transition-age youth and housing‑authority direct payments.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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The 2023 Stanford Community Plan is set to transform housing and transportation, requiring 75% of new homes to be built on campus while enhancing open-space protections—what does this mean for the future of Stanford and its community?

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA
Committee reviews 2023 Stanford Community Plan update focused on on‑campus housing, traffic and AGB protections
County planners and consultants briefed the Hewlett committee on the county‑led 2023 Stanford Community Plan update, which emphasizes on‑campus housing (75% minimum), expanded traffic standards including a reverse‑trip metric, and retention/extension of the Academic Growth Boundary; the committee accepted the report.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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It’s up to us to ensure everyone has a safe, stable place to call home. 🏘️💪

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#HomelessnessIsSolvable #CollectiveImpact #SantaClaraCounty #PreventHomelessness #SolveHomelessness
January 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM