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Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

The top 10 most expensive home sales in Santa Clara, reported the week of July 28

A Los Altos Hills house sold for $15.7 million, while Santa Clara recorded 248 residential sales last week with an average price of $2 million ($1,075/sq ft).
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Cooking for a good cause: Star Chefs' fundraiser returns Sept. 21

The fundraiser with the long title and the long list of noted Santa Clara County chefs will return Sunday, Sept. 21. Star Chefs and the Wines and Spirits They Love features gourmet small plates paired with wines, spirits (or brews) all to benefit Momentum for Health, a nonprofit provider of behavioral health services for more than 4,500 local residents annually.
Fundraising
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

'As serious as a heart attack': Los Gatos man disputes county-initiated conservatorship

"All of a sudden, nothing was working," Matteson said. "This whole thing is so serious - it's as serious as a heart attack."
California
#affordable-housing
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago
Real estate

Santa Clara County hoped to build 4,800 new homes with Measure A money. How did they exceed that goal by 38%?

fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago
Real estate

Santa Clara County hoped to build 4,800 new homes with Measure A money. How did they exceed that goal by 38%?

#sales-tax
#child-welfare
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago
California

Santa Clara County child welfare leaders refute Civil Grand Jury report finding it lacks urgency to help teens

fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago
California

Santa Clara County child welfare leaders refute Civil Grand Jury report finding it lacks urgency to help teens

fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Collins: What are the largest hurdles facing homebuyers in today's market? - San Jose Spotlight

As homebuyers enter the Santa Clara County real estate market, they face numerous challenges in finding a property. Elevated mortgage rates, coupled with rising home prices, have put tremendous pressure on buyers' budgets. In July, the median price of a single-family home in Santa Clara County was $1,880,000, up 1% from a year ago, while the median price for a condo or townhome was $1,008,000, a 6% increase year-over-year.
Real estate
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes detected in San Jose

West Nile virus–carrying mosquitoes detected in San Jose; pesticide spraying will reduce adult mosquito populations and lower human infection risk.
#wildfire-resilience
California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

Doctors' Union Jump Starts Pro-Sales-Tax-Increase Campaign with $250K

Valley Healthcare Foundation president launched a pro-sales-tax campaign committee before county supervisors approved placing the measure on the November ballot.
#mediterranean-fruit-fly
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Santa Clara County urges vaccinations as students return to school - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County urges families to vaccinate children now as looming federal Medi-Cal funding cuts threaten clinics serving vulnerable students.
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

16 People Named in Alleged $400,000 Santa Clara County TJ Maxx Theft Ring

Sixteen suspects allegedly stole approximately $380,000 in TJ Maxx merchandise and resold items at flea markets, with more suspects still being sought.
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Can Silicon Valley express lanes end traffic congestion? - San Jose Spotlight

VTA aims to enhance revenues from express lanes while advocates propose focusing on public transit to save costs.
#homelessness
#medi-cal
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Silicon Valley lawmakers to take part in town hall on federal cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Massive federal spending cuts threaten Santa Clara's public hospital system and social safety net services.
#assessor
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Assemblymember honored at San Jose health fair

AACI honored state Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens with the Gordon N. Chan Leadership Award for his unwavering advocacy and leadership advancing equity and access for underserved communities.
California
Arts
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Sunnyvale Art Club hosts juried exhibit Aug. 16-17 at library

The Sunnyvale Art Club is hosting a juried art show with 90 artworks from August 16-17.
Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Grant applications are open for fiscal year 2026 with $785,549 available for historic preservation projects.
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Santa Clara County sheriff advisor hired to oversee jail conditions - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County faces high jail deaths and federal monitors are dissatisfied with progress on reforms to improve jail conditions.
#sales-tax-increase
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

DA seeking prison time for Bay Area Home Depot theft ring amid crackdown on retail crime

Sentencing for retail thieves in Santa Clara County will have significant implications for the future of retail crime.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Santa Clara County assessor candidates raise more than $600K - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates in the Santa Clara County assessor race have raised significant campaign funds ahead of the upcoming special election, reflecting high levels of interest and competition.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Jury report rebukes teen foster care services in Santa Clara County

The report revealed that Santa Clara County's child welfare agency has consistently failed to fulfill its commitments to improve care for older youth, indicating serious leadership doubts.
Public health
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Former Santa Clara County Fair Director Pleads Guilty to Kickback Scheme

Obdulia Banuelos-Esparza, former director of events and marketing at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, admitted to receiving kickbacks from a security company patrolling the venue.
California
Education
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Court dismisses Bullis' racial quota suit

Bullis Charter School's lawsuit against the Santa Clara County Board of Education alleging racial quotas has been dismissed.
#district-attorney
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Mountain View nonprofit celebrates five years of helping people find housing - San Jose Spotlight

United Effort Organization provides crucial assistance to individuals facing homelessness in Santa Clara County, celebrating five years of impactful service.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Campbell students put a pin in their nursing careers

The summer program is only open to high school juniors and combines 60 hours of classroom instruction, 24 hours of lab time and 100 hours of clinical training.
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose medical rehab ranks among top 10 in U.S. - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's Rehabilitation Center is ranked seventh best in the nation, according to the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report, evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals.
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Federal cuts affect future doctors trained in Santa Clara County - San Jose Spotlight

Public hospitals train 50% of new doctors across California, despite comprising only 6% of the state's total hospitals, indicating their critical role in physician education.
Public health
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Dealer, San Jose father charged with murder in fentanyl death of Baby Phoenix

There is a dangerous myth that drug addiction only has a single victim - the drug addict. Sadly, today's new case and new charges demonstrate there are many victims, including those who never intentionally ingest an opioid.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Semi-truck and train collide north of Gilroy Monday morning

A semi-truck and a train collided north of Gilroy early Monday morning. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the site at 7:03 a.m.
California
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Bramson: What federal budgets cuts could mean at home - San Jose Spotlight

Federal budget cuts threaten vital safety net programs for extremely low-income and homeless residents in Santa Clara County.
Women
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Santa Clara County appoints its first female chief park ranger

Ali Henry appointed as first female chief park ranger in Santa Clara County, overseeing over 55,000 acres.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Cortese: San Jose deserves its first public law school - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is the largest city in the Bay Area and third largest in California. Santa Clara County is home to 2 million people and has the sixth-highest GDP in the nation.
Education
#immigration
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

What are the health impacts of Trump's big, beautiful bill on Santa Clara County residents?

Santa Clara County anticipates over $1 billion in lost federal revenues due to sweeping cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs.
#death-penalty
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose police officer arrested on charges of sexaul assault against a minor

Police officer Saul Duran was arrested for sexual misconduct against minors that occurred between 2008 and 2012.
#larry-stone
Canada news
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

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

Numerous cities and venues in Santa Clara County are hosting Fourth of July festivities, including light shows, despite some cancellations due to a warehouse explosion.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months 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
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Santa Clara County's Latino leaders pledge to protect immigrant community

Latino leaders in Santa Clara County are rallying to support their community against federal immigration enforcement actions.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months 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
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

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

Santa Clara County's water outlook is positive due to healthy reservoirs and groundwater, but conservation remains essential.
Apple
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Apple property shopping spree tops half-billion dollars in South Bay this week

Apple has made a significant real estate investment in Santa Clara County, spending over half a billion dollars in one week.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

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

It's too bad that the $13 million or actually $26 million if there's going to be two elections will be spent on this rather than other county needs.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Santa Clara County appoints new Registrar of Voters who started in 2004 as a temp worker

Matt Morales is committed to making voting accessible for all eligible voters while ensuring the integrity and transparency of election processes in Santa Clara County.
US Elections
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

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

VTA's BART extension is Santa Clara County's largest infrastructure project, comprising six miles of rail and a major tunnel.
#budget
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago
SF parents

Santa Clara County approves budget amid Trump cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County is adopting a $14 billion budget that addresses critical services amid significant federal funding challenges.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
SF parents

Santa Clara County approves $13.7 billion budget but fiscal challenges still lie ahead

Santa Clara County approved a $13.7 billion budget while preparing for potential federal cuts to funding and services.
#mental-health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Santa Clara County opens new residential mental health facility - San Jose Spotlight

Vermont House in Santa Clara County offers a safe and supportive environment for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders to recover.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Funding falls through for Santa Clara County mental health facilities - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County received no funding from Proposition 1 grants to expand its mental health facilities despite a statewide push for more treatment options.
SF LGBT
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Santa Clara County Pledges to Continue Gender-Affirming Care Using Local Funds

Santa Clara County is prioritizing gender-affirming care amid federal funding cuts, ensuring support for low-income trans individuals.
#lgbtq
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago
SF LGBT

Amid Trump's threats, Santa Clara County will continue funding gender-affirming care with local dollars

Santa Clara County is reallocating local funds to support LGBTQ+ programs amid federal threats of funding cuts.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
SF LGBT

Amid Trump's threats, Santa Clara County will continue funding gender-affirming care with local dollars

Santa Clara County is reallocating local funds to support transgender and LGBTQ+ initiatives amid federal funding threats.
California
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

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

A large invasive Argentine black and white tegu has been spotted in Santa Clara County, posing a risk to local wildlife.
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