Santa Clara County weighs banning plastics in construction of athletic fields
A Santa Clara County supervisor will introduce an ordinance on Tuesday that would ban the use of plastics in the construction of athletic fields at county-owned sites
Artificial turf opponents rally ahead of vote on controversial Santa Clara County ban
Only a handful of locations in the county would be affected, including the Twin Creeks Sports Complex in Sunnyvale and a private school currently leasing county land. The ban could also impact the San Jose Earthquakes’ plan to build artificial turf soccer fields at the county fairgrounds.
Santa Clara County prepares for heated debate over banning of plastic turf at sports fields
A Santa Clara County supervisors plans to introduce an ordinance, on Tuesday, that would ban the use of synthetic or plastic turf at all county-owned parks and facilities. Otto Lee site health risks associated with the plastic turf.
Santa Clara County’s highest paid service nonprofit executives
Silicon Valley is one of the nation's most expensive locales and home to dozens of nonprofit organizations, which need to keep up with costs of living.
Santa Clara County veterans still living in subpar conditions
Veterans living in a substandard housing facility in East San Jose said it's getting worse, more than a year after Santa Clara County purchased it and months after a new service provider took over.
Santa Clara County counts homeless population
Santa Clara County on Wednesday is gearing up to count the number of unhoused residents, and this time it’s paying people who’ve lived on the streets to help.
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Santa Clara County model public defender program on thin ice
For years, a unique team of public defenders brought Santa Clara County national recognition for keeping poor people with ...
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Suspected Serial Self-Checkout Scammer Nabbed for $11K Thefts at Santa Clara County Target Stores
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office arrests a suspect for stealing over $11,000 in goods from Target by switching price tags ...
Aspiring public watchdogs sought for next Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury
The court-run body has had notable impact with investigations and reports that have scrutinized issues like the influence of ...
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Santa Clara County Social Workers Demand More Staffing, Support in Troubled Agency
Chronic understaffing, unsustainable caseloads and burnout are jeopardizing the safety of children and families, say social ...
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Accusations fly in Santa Clara County sheriff’s race
Robert “Bob” Jonsen, left, and Kevin Jensen are competing in the Nov. 8, 2022, election to become Santa Clara County’s next sheriff. Courtesy photos from Bob Jonsen and Kevin Jensen.
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Santa Clara County Animal Services Center Goes Green with Dual-Purpose Solar Panels Providing Power and Shade
Santa Clara County's Animal Services Center now features solar panels that provide shade for goats and power for the shelter.
Santa Cruz County businesses can sign up to be vendors at Super Bowl LX
The Bay Area Host Committee, a nonprofit corporation focused on bringing major sporting events to the Bay Area, with Santa ...
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County of Santa Clara and HCA Healthcare Sign Agreement for County to Acquire Regional Medical Center
Regional Medical Center in East San Jose is expected to join Santa Clara Valley Healthcare system in early April.