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A street view of the Santa Clara County Pop-Up Court and Resource Fair, with text on the pavement added reading "Santa Clara County Pop-Up Court and Resource Fair."

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‘It Can Change Your Life’ – County Pop-Ups Offer Justice-Involved Clients a Path to a New Beginning

Santa Clara County Court Pop-Up and Resource Fairs have expanded since starting in April 2024, offering expungement, warrant clearance, re-entry assistance and more. Events are planned for South County and San José in coming months.

County of Santa Clara County Executive James R. Williams at the Feb. 25, 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting. Text reads "8. Study Session: County Budget Requirements, Overview, and Process

Statement from County Executive James R. Williams on the Impact of Proposed Federal Funding Cuts to Santa Clara County Services

County Executive James R. Williams shared the latest information on federal funding impacts at the Feb. 25 Board of Supervisors meeting.

Animals

For the Dogs … and Cats, and Horses, and Ducks and more

You may have heard of Cesar Millán, television’s famous “Dog Whisperer.” Well, the County of Santa Clara has someone who might not be as well-known, but he’s certainly a dog’s best friend, the cat’s meow, and an all-around critter and creature comforter: Lorance Gómez, the operations manager of the County animal shelter.

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County by the numbers

County services and programs deliver impact that improves our lives

8,800

Number of items in the women’s library collection at the Elmwood Correctional Facility.

Fiction and nonfiction titles cover a range of genres, from legal help and educational materials to fun reading: Mystery, horror, comics, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and the very popular urban fiction.

Learn about the Elmwood Correctional Facility women's library.

18,831

Number of participants in wellness events at the Vietnamese American Service Center during the 2023-24 fiscal year.

The Vietnamese American Service Center (VASC) provides resources and enrichment to the community.

Learn more about the VASC

36

Number of ranchers and farmers who have received grant funding.

The County’s Agricultural Resilience Incentive Grant Program provides grants to farmers to encourage sustainable farming practices such as composting and cover crops.

Learn how the grant program is helping an entrepreneurial farmer build his organic business

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