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fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago
SF parents

Santa Clara County wants to change its Medi-Cal model, but Family Health Plan calls it a "hostile takeover"

Santa Clara County aims to improve Medi-Cal managed care through a single plan model, facing opposition from the Family Health Plan leadership.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
SF parents

Santa Clara County wants to change its Medi-Cal model, but Family Health Plan calls it a hostile takeover

Santa Clara County is pursuing a transition to a single Medi-Cal managed care plan to improve reimbursement rates despite pushback from the Family Health Plan.
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days 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
1 week 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
fromThe Mercury News
1 week 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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

CalWORKs recognizes MetroED's achievements in adult education

MetroED was named Partner of the Year for its exceptional CalWORKs program supporting education and self-sufficiency.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week 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
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week 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 week 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 week 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
2 weeks 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
fromPadailypost
2 weeks 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
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
#public-health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks 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.
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
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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

A Vision for Sustainable Growth in Silicon Valley

Santa Clara County focuses on Transit-Oriented Communities to promote sustainable housing and job growth in the Bay Area.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Commute Perks That Work: Why Santa Clara County Organizations Love VTA's SmartPass Program

VTA SmartPass offers discounted, unlimited rides for institutions in Santa Clara County.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Santa Clara County weighs bringing back zero bail - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County is considering reviving zero cash bail to reduce jail population.
#death-penalty
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month 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
1 month 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.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Stagnation hobbles growth for Santa Clara County real estate values

Stagnation in commercial real estate has limited growth in assessed values in Santa Clara County, resulting in the smallest increase in over a decade.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month ago

Embattled child welfare agency appoints new director in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County appoints Wendy Kinnear-Rausch as new director of child welfare agency amid investigations and calls for accountability.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
#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
2 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.
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.
fromSFGATE
2 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.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

No favorites for Democratic Party in San Jose special election - San Jose Spotlight

The Santa Clara County Democratic Party maintains dual endorsements for candidates competing in the June 24 runoff election, reflecting their historical practices.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Santa Clara County sues local Metro by T-Mobile stores in groundbreaking' wage-theft case

Santa Clara County is suing Metro by T-Mobile stores for exploiting underage workers by paying below minimum wage and violating labor laws.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Iconic Randy's Donuts to make Bay Area debut with 4 new locations in Santa Clara Co.

Randy's Donuts, a famous donut shop, is set to open four locations in Santa Clara County, marking its first entry into the Bay Area.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Bay Area Measles Case Spurs Warnings of Possible Exposures at 3 Locations | KQED

"We have a very highly vaccinated population, which is why we expect to contain the spread of this disease if everyone pays attention to their own vaccination status..."
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

5 Metro by T-Mobile stores face civil lawsuit from Santa Clara Co.

Santa Clara County has filed a lawsuit against five Metro by T-Mobile stores for severe violations of labor laws, including child labor and wage theft.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County takes over managed health care program - San Jose Spotlight

Facing dramatic federal funding cuts, Santa Clara County leaders aim to reduce taxpayer support for the public hospital system by reorganizing its governing structure.
SF parents
Silicon Valley food
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Need for Santa Clara County senior meals outgrows budget - San Jose Spotlight

Senior nutrition programs in Santa Clara County provide vital meals to older adults but face financial challenges due to rising demand.
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Santa Clara Co. uses AI sensors to help detect fires early before major destruction

Santa Clara County is deploying AI fire sensors to improve early wildfire detection and prevent large fires from spreading.
SF LGBT
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Opinion: Supervisors' shouldn't have donated tax funds to political group

Santa Clara County cuts charity funding while allocating $65,000 to LGBTQ political event.
Critics argue the decision shows misplaced priorities in budgeting.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Estremera: Upgrading Santa Clara County's water infrastructure - San Jose Spotlight

We must replace aging pipelines and dams and improve other key systems to ensure continued reliability of our water supply.
Silicon Valley
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