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Santa Clara County Activates Warming Centers for the Incoming Cold Weather
To protect the public from cold temperatures over the next three days, warming centers will open starting Tuesday, Jan. 9 in Palo Alto and throughout Santa Clara County on Wednesday, Jan. 10.
More than 11.7 Million Pounds of Surplus Food Donated During First Year of New Food Recovery Regulations
In partnership with food recovery organizations, grocery stores and other businesses donated the equivalent of more than 9.7 million meals in 2022, the first full year of implementation of SB 1383, a new state law designed to address food insecurity and combat climate change.
Developers Break Ground on New Community Center for Foster Youth in Santa Clara County
The new Hub will occupy the first floor of a five-story building in San José. Parkmoor Community Apartments will comprise the upper floors, featuring a range of affordable rental housing units, including 40 apartments for youth who are transitioning out of foster care.
Road Crews Prepare County Roads for Winter Storms
Replacing damaged culverts is one of the most important ways the County of Santa Clara's Roads and Airports Division gets mountain roads ready to handle the rains of winter.
Media Release - 408 Firearms Collected at San José Gun Buyback on December 2, 2023
Media Release - 408 Firearms Collected at San José Gun Buyback on December 2, 2023
December 11 Deadline Approaching for the First Installment of the 2023-2024 Annual Secured Property Taxes
The deadline to pay the first installment of the 2023-2024 Annual Secured Property Taxes is approaching. Timely collection is critical for the ongoing support of various essential services, such as public health, fire protection, education, parks, and law enforcement.
County Grant Program Helps Local Farmers and Fights Climate Change
Spade & Plow organic farm in Gilroy was among the first 12 participants in the County of Santa Clara's new Agricultural Resilience Incentive Grant Program, which provided the owners with $25,500 to use on agricultural practices that improve soil health and ease climate change.
Fellowship Program Offers Higher Ed Students High-Level, Real World Work Experience with County
The application period has opened for the County’s Fellowship Program, which embeds a limited number of higher-education students in various County agencies, departments and board offices to do high-level work that lends itself to in-demand jobs.
Press Release - County of Santa Clara Takes Big Step To Help Homeless Veterans
Press Release - County of Santa Clara Takes Big Step To Help Homeless Veterans with Acquisition of Housing Facility in San Jose
Media Advisory - Press Conference on Housing for Homeless Veterans Nov. 9, 2023
Media Advisory: Press Conference on Housing for Homeless Veterans Thur. November 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM, 10 Kirk Avenue, San José, CA 95116
