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Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Unveils 12 New Ambulances to Improve Timeliness of Treatments For Hospital Transfers
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), the public hospital system for the County of Santa Clara, has unveiled a new ambulance fleet to significantly improve transport times between its three hospitals and 16 clinics.
Affordable Housing Development in Santa Clara Offers Dignity and Security for Seniors
On May 8, the County joined partners in celebrating the grand opening of Kifer Senior Apartments, an affordable housing complex for seniors in the city of Santa Clara. The $57 million development features 80 units, consisting of 79 affordable senior housing units and one manager’s unit.
County of Santa Clara Holds Youth Summit to Encourage Next Generation of Leaders and Promote Student Wellness
The Youth Leadership Summit, co-developed by the County Youth Task Force, is part of the County’s commitment to support children and families and bolster access to behavioral health resources for youth.
Weed Abatement Program Protects Santa Clara County from Catastrophic Wildfires
From spring through the fall, Santa Clara County property owners are required to remove excess vegetation on their properties to prevent the spread of wildfires that could threaten people, property and the environment.
County and Partners Hold Grand Opening for 130-Unit Affordable Housing Development in San José
The transit-oriented development near Diridon Station is the latest project to be completed with funding from the $950 million Measure A Affordable Housing Bond, approved by voters in 2016
Santa Clara County Parks Department Announces New Programs to Celebrate 100 Years
The County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department is announcing new programs and initiatives in honor the county's 100th anniversary of preserving parklands.
Non-Native Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes Detected Again in Santa Clara County
The County of Santa Clara Vector Control District has discovered five of the invasive mosquitoes in a residential area of East San José. The County urges the community to help the district eradicate the aggressive species of mosquito, which is known to spread diseases such as dengue and yellow fever.
Adult Probation Job and Resource Fair 2024
The County of Santa Clara Adult Probation Department will host a Job and Resource Fair on April 24. The event is meant to support individuals with criminal records and will offer a diverse range of services.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Remains Open During Nurses Strike
The County of Santa Clara has been working to keep all critical services open to patients in the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare system during a three-day strike by the Registered Nurses Professional Association (RNPA).
County Celebrates 100 Years of Santa Clara County Parklands
The County is commemorating 100 years of Santa Clara County parklands. The County Park system encompasses 28 parks and 52,000 acres.