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A new wildfire named Sycamore was reported in Santa Clara County, and its containment status is currently unknown.

State lawmakers are urging Santa Clara County education leaders to reconsider layoffs of hundreds of teachers, questioning the financial justification for the cuts.

Insurance fraud leads to increased premiums for consumers, exemplified by the case of body shop owner Jairon Escobar.

Four men charged with organized retail crimes in Northern California involving over $92,000 in stolen merchandise from Home Depot stores.

Organized retail theft is being aggressively prosecuted in Santa Clara County under new laws.

A theft crew stole from multiple Home Depot locations, racking up significant losses.

Collaboration among Northern California counties is essential for combating organized retail theft.

Santa Clara County saw a decrease in use of force incidents but an increase in hospitalizations related to those incidents.

An inmate died at the Main Jail in San Jose, with no foul play suspected, marking the county's second in-custody death of the year.

Mass layoffs threaten Santa Clara County's Head Start program essential for low-income families.

Uncertainty about federal funding continues to endanger preschool services for needy families.

SCCOE should reconsider layoffs despite financial stability, as alternatives exist to protect vulnerable student services.

The union alleges that the county is attempting to strip workers of negotiation rights, which could adversely affect patient care.

Crucial trauma services have returned to Regional Medical Center in San Jose after a year of community advocacy.

Regional Medical Center's trauma services downgrade led to an increase in cases at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, highlighting a critical gap in care.

Santa Clara County's acquisition reopens Regional Medical Center as a Level II trauma center after community efforts to preserve access to emergency care.

Santa Clara County allocates $2 million for repairs and oversight of group homes serving mentally ill and addicted individuals.

Santa Clara County is addressing the conditions of independent living homes for those with mental illness and substance use issues by providing repair grants.

Santa Clara County is expanding its hotel shelter program for homeless residents due to delays in opening a new housing site.

Santa Clara County voters want ranked choice voting implemented, which has proven successful in other California cities.

Santa Clara County is delaying ranked choice voting due to a financial crisis and uncertainties regarding federal funding.

Concerns about the complexity of ranked-choice voting persist among residents, delaying its potential adoption in Santa Clara County.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority introduces Uber vouchers worth $5 amid ongoing transit strike to alleviate rider transportation issues.

Bus service has resumed in Santa Clara County after VTA drivers returned to work following a judge's injunction.

Valley Water has reversed its commitment to outreach efforts before enforcing a ban on homeless encampments, citing public safety concerns.

Santa Clara County conducts a biennial count to assess homelessness demographics and allocate resources, with volunteers utilizing a new app to gather data.