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County Encourages Residents to Go Green During Earth Month
The County and community partners offer a wide range of ecofriendly programs, services and activities to help you celebrate Earth Month and protect the environment.
April is Second Chance Month
The County of Santa Clara joins in celebrating Second Chance Month in April. This campaign, originally launched in 2017, is a nationwide effort to raise awareness and improve perceptions of people with a criminal record, encourage second-chance opportunities, and drive policy change to help formerly incarcerated individuals in their reentry journey. We believe in Second Chances!
South County Residents Won’t Have to Drive Too Far to Access Medical Care
Valley Health Center Morgan Hill began full-time operations on Monday, March 18, 2024
"Reading Has Given Me Hope": Bringing the Library to Incarcerated Youth
The Santa Clara County Library District and the County of Santa Clara Probation Department have come together to create professionally curated library spaces at the Juvenile Justice Center in San José and the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility in Morgan Hill.
County of Santa Clara Announces That 40 Schools Will Receive Grants for Behavioral Health Wellness Centers
The County and private donors have dedicated $13.2 million to create or improve 40 school-based wellness centers for Santa Clara County students, in an effort to improve access to mental health resources.
Youth Voices of Change
The Santa Clara County Youth Task Force is a representative body of 16 eighth—through 12th-grade students. Its mission is to provide an opportunity for youth to have a formal role and voice in the local decision-making and policies of government agencies, such as the Board of Supervisors and community organizations, on matters related to youth.
Application Period Open for County of Santa Clara Community Fireworks Grant
The grant application period is now open for government agencies and nonprofit organizations to help fund safe and legal Fourth of July fireworks events in Santa Clara County. Applications are due by March 31.
Committed to Service: A Deputy’s Journey
Sheriff’s Deputy Zac Burke leans on community outreach to bolster public safety
Once at Risk of Closing Down, Two Local Hospitals Now Thriving as Part of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare
After nearly losing two critical medical centers in Santa Clara County five years ago to bankruptcy, both are now thriving and experiencing tremendous growth under the stewardship of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare.
The County of Santa Clara Prepares for Unsettled Weather to Return
The County of Santa Clara Office of Emergency Management is anticipating chilly temperatures, gusty winds, and periods of rain during the weekend. The County is asking community members to take proactive measures to ensure their safety and well-being.
