County of Santa Clara

Nearly 50 people learned about the benefits of induction cooking at the Milpitas Library at an event hosted by the County, BayREN, the Library District, @svcleanenergy.bsky.social and the City of Milpitas. Read our story to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/popular-chef...

The Board of Supervisors has endorsed the 2026-2030 Community Plan to End Homelessness, developed by local governments, community-based organizations, people with lived experience, and other partners. Learn more at osh.santaclaracounty.gov/solutions-ho...

This week the County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an Urban Forest Master Plan, a toolbox for the County and its 15 cities to dig in and plant more trees, creating cleaner air, cooler cities and more beautiful gathering spaces. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-super...

New affordable housing for seniors is coming to San José. The County and partners broke ground Thursday on East Santa Clara Senior, which will bring 81 units of affordable housing for seniors who have low incomes or have experienced homelessness. More at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-and-e...

One year after President Trump signed a federal budget bill that slashed spending for healthcare and food assistance, the County continues to navigate a challenging new fiscal landscape. Read our story to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/one-year-lat...

The Division of Agriculture is collecting recalled grapevine plants infested with glassy-winged sharpshooters and sold at Costco stores in the county in April and May. Approximately 1,300 were sold and 1,180 remain unaccounted for. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-goes-...

The effort to block the illegal development of an ICE facility in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County near Gilroy continues. The California Attorney General and County of Santa Clara have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/attorney-gen...

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has approved a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 fiscal year that protects critical safety-net services at a time of unprecedented federal funding shortfalls. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-super...

Happy Pride Month LGBTQ+ friends, family, neighbors, and allies! The County of Santa Clara recognizes you and values the enormous contributions you make to our community. Watch for more information on special events this month like flag raisings, informational sessions and more.

The County of Santa Clara, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, developer Affirmed Housing, and an array of partners broke ground Friday on a 195-unit affordable housing development next to the Berryessa/North San José BART Station. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-santa...

Ballots were mailed out to all registered voters in the county this week and early voting has begun! Read about what the County is doing to make sure the process is secure, accurate and transparent at news.santaclaracounty.gov/ready-set-vo....

Julia Saenz, an election division coordinator for the County Registrar of Voters, is known for staying calm under pressure and spearheading innovative projects. Read our profile to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-elect...

The County and partners will hold a series of five public meetings, beginning tonight in Gilroy, to share information and gather feedback about the next Community Plan to End Homelessness. Read our story to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-and-p...

Roberto Tercero, IT manager for the Department of Child Support Services, provides essential help to colleagues at DCSS, which collects and distributes funds for children who do not reside with both parents. Read our profile of Roberto to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/it-manager-k...

The County joined partners including Charities Housing and the City of Palo Alto this week for the groundbreaking of a 3001 El Camino Real Apartments, which will bring 130 units of affordable housing to Palo Alto, with the help of $16 million in County funding.

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Strong state‑county partnership will be essential to help mitigate these impacts. Learn more about the County's ongoing response to federal budget cuts at santalcaracounty.gov/federalfunding

County Executive James Williams testified this week before a Senate Subcommittee about how federal budget cuts will affect Santa Clara County. The passage of H.R. 1 creates a $1 billion annual shortfall for the County, putting critical safety‑net services at risk.

The County is updating the “Circulation and Mobility Element.” This plan guides policies for roads, transit, walking, biking, and mobility options in unincorporated areas of the county. Help shape the future of transportation by taking a short survey roads.santaclaracounty.gov/circulation-....

The County is a safety net for those in greatest need, regardless of immigration or economic status. There is a website in different languages where you’ll find resources for anyone who needs help, as well as information onthe Rapid Response Network at www.santaclaracounty.gov/one-county-o....

The County encourages local artists to apply for a public art project at Reid-Hillview Airport in East San José. The project aims to beautify the perimeter of the airport and foster community engagement. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-invites-artists-beautify-reid-hillview-airport

Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Thank you to everyone at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office and at our local police departments for the work you do to help keep our communities safe.

The County’s Nurse Navigator Program has been expanded to include medical response teams in all jurisdictions in the County. This innovative program reduces the strain on ambulance services and emergency departments. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/innovative-r....

Graciela Landeros, a janitorial supervisor with the Sheriff’s Custody Bureau, runs a program that allows incarcerated people to gain skills and experience that help them get employment after their release. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/janitorial-s...

A big kickoff to today’s General Session! CSAC First Vice President & @sccgov.bsky.social Supervisor Susan Ellenberg announced our 2025 CSAC Challenge Award winners. Stay tuned for more! #CSACAM

Despite its name, the Santa Clara County Fire Department is not part of the County organization, and it has distinct funding sources. Read our Budget Spotlight on County Fire to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/budget-spotl...

The County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports Departments operates eight expressways that serve as critical infrastructure for the economy, averaging roughly 1.5 million vehicle trips per day. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-roads...

The County and partners celebrated the groundbreaking Friday for Arcade, a new affordable housing community that will create 191 apartments at the intersection of Kooser and Blossom Hill roads in South San José at the former site of a Chuck E. Cheese.

County Executive James R. Williams discusses the County’s investments in health care and its multipronged approach to dealing with the federal funding crisis caused by legislation known as H.R. 1. Read his Op-Ed in the San Jose Spotlight at sanjosespotlight.com/williams-pro...

Unprecedented federal funding cuts threaten people with disabilities in Santa Clara County, who could lose access to critical programs such as In-Home Supportive Services. Read our story to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/people-disab...

Recently adopted federal budget cuts present significant threats to programs and services that benefit our community. These cuts will also affect people with disabilities, who could lose health coverage and other resources. Learn more at scc.info/federalfunding

The largest cuts to Medicaid in U.S. history could leave thousands of county residents without behavioral health services. To learn more, watch a recent presentation at the Finance and Government Operations Committee at www.youtube.com/live/hDKpRfI...

County Executive James R. Williams appeared on the “Only in Santa Clara County” podcast to explain the impacts of federal funding cuts on the community and how the County is responding. You can find the episodes at creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

The walk-in urgent care clinic at Valley Health Center Downtown San José is open 14 hours a day, seven days a week, 363 days a year. Learn more about the health center by reading our story at news.santaclaracounty.gov/clinic-spotl...

Regional Medical Center (RMC) started labor and delivery services and reopened the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. These services will be offered at RMC for the first time in five years, helping patients in East San José access care. Read the full release at news.santaclaracounty.gov/after-five-y....

當前的聯邦預算削減政策對縣府為社區提供的服務和計畫帶來嚴重威脅。 了解詳情請瀏覽 scc.info/federalfunding

The County was joined by the San Jose Sharks today to announce early in-person voting has begun for the Nov. 4, Statewide Special Election and Vote by Mail packets are in the mail to voters. news.santaclaracounty.gov/early-voting-begins-santa-clara-county-november-4-2025-statewide-special-election

Sunnyvale resident Jason Feinsmith was treated at the Trauma Center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center after suffering severe injuries in a mountain-biking accident. Read our story about the Trauma Center at news.santaclaracounty.gov/trauma-cente...

More than 133,000 people in Santa Clara County benefit from CalFresh, California’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Federal funding cuts threaten the benefits of thousands of residents. youtu.be/vShxDXZ3Dr4

The Wound Care Clinic offers a multi-disciplinary approach that gives people hope for a better quality of life. Federal funding cuts will have a massive impact on Santa Clara Valley Healthcare and everyone in our community who needs wound care. news.santaclaracounty.gov/clinic-spotl...

San José resident and working mom Vanessa Samaniego says Medi-Cal, the state of California’s version of Medicaid, provides essential health care for her four children, from prescription glasses to dental care.

Valley Health Center Gilroy brings high-quality health care to an underserved community in South County, making primary care, urgent care and other vital medical services easily accessible. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/clinic-spotl...

Extraordinary federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as CalFresh in California, threaten the food-assistance benefits of up to 55,000 residents of Santa Clara County. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/federal-fund...

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare CEO Paul Lorenz discusses some common misconceptions about the County’s health and hospital system. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/common-misco...

Working mom Aiyanna Magee says having money for food from CalFresh has helped her afford rent and other basic necessities. Federal funding cuts threaten the CalFresh benefits of roughly 55,000 county residents. Learn more at scc.info/federalfunding

The County and Recovery Medical Group have opened a new outpatient clinic in Gilroy that serves people with substance-use disorders. Recover Gilroy will serve up to 700 people a year. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-santa...

The Valley Health Center North County has it all in one convenient location. There is a primary care, an urgent care, and a pharmacy. This clinic is part of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare facilities which are at risk due to federal funding cuts. news.santaclaracounty.gov/clinic-spotl....

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month! From Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, the County will celebrate and honor the culture and contributions Hispanic people have made to Santa Clara County. Thank you to the business owners, workers, family members, and others who have helped shape our community.

Valley Health Center Lundy in San José, one of 15 health centers operated by Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, is home to a state-of-the-art Tuberculosis Clinic and a Refugee Health Assessment Program. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/clinic-spotl...

Medi-Cal patients access critical, life-saving care through Santa Clara Valley Healthcare. They comprise 86% of birth patients, 60% of cardiovascular patients and 54% of cancer patients at SCVH. Learn more at scc.info/federalfunding