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fromSFGATE
21 hours ago

Bay Area officials on the lookout for giant invasive reptile in county parks

The Argentine black and white tegu is a large predatory lizard species that poses risks to native wildlife in California and should not be in county parks.
California
#vta
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

No deal yet as VTA, union negotiate for hours through mediation on Day 4 of workers' strike

A strike by ATU Local 265 is impacting Santa Clara County transit, requiring mediation to negotiate a new contract.
fromKqed
2 months ago
Toronto startup

All VTA Bus Routes Rolling After Strike, Some Light Rail Returns Monday | KQED

SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

No deal yet as VTA, union negotiate for hours through mediation on Day 4 of workers' strike

A strike by ATU Local 265 is impacting Santa Clara County transit, requiring mediation to negotiate a new contract.
fromKqed
2 months ago
Toronto startup

All VTA Bus Routes Rolling After Strike, Some Light Rail Returns Monday | KQED

fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

No favorites for Democratic Party in San Jose special election - San Jose Spotlight

"The Democratic Party can make a dual endorsement if the Central Committee doesn't have a sufficiently high consensus for a sole endorsement," Bill James, chair of the Santa Clara County Democratic Party, told San José Spotlight.
NYC politics
#labor-law-violations
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Santa Clara County sues local Metro by T-Mobile stores in groundbreaking' wage-theft case

Santa Clara County is suing Metro by T-Mobile stores for exploiting underage workers by paying below minimum wage and violating labor laws.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Santa Clara County sues local Metro by T-Mobile stores in groundbreaking' wage-theft case

Santa Clara County is suing Metro by T-Mobile stores for exploiting underage workers by paying below minimum wage and violating labor laws.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Iconic Randy's Donuts to make Bay Area debut with 4 new locations in Santa Clara Co.

We're incredibly excited to bring Randy's Donuts to the Bay Area," said Adeel Siddiqui, who leads the franchise group, said in the news release.
Silicon Valley food
#public-health
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County hospitals threatened by Medi-Cal cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Federal cuts to Medicaid threaten Santa Clara County's public hospital system and the health care of its poorest residents.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Newly released Latino Health Assessment highlights devastating health disparities in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County's Latino community faces severe health disparities, underscored by higher rates of violence and chronic illness compared to other groups.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County health care workers go on strike - San Jose Spotlight

Hospital and health lab workers in Santa Clara County are striking over contract disputes, impacting essential health services.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

The Trump administration has cancelled $85.6 million in federal grants to Santa Clara County all of it related to public health

Federal cuts to health grants can severely impact public health initiatives despite the ongoing COVID-19 challenges.
The termination of key public health grants in Santa Clara may lead to larger ramifications for community health efforts.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County hospitals threatened by Medi-Cal cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Federal cuts to Medicaid threaten Santa Clara County's public hospital system and the health care of its poorest residents.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Newly released Latino Health Assessment highlights devastating health disparities in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County's Latino community faces severe health disparities, underscored by higher rates of violence and chronic illness compared to other groups.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County health care workers go on strike - San Jose Spotlight

Hospital and health lab workers in Santa Clara County are striking over contract disputes, impacting essential health services.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

The Trump administration has cancelled $85.6 million in federal grants to Santa Clara County all of it related to public health

Federal cuts to health grants can severely impact public health initiatives despite the ongoing COVID-19 challenges.
The termination of key public health grants in Santa Clara may lead to larger ramifications for community health efforts.
#community-support
Silicon Valley food
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Need for Santa Clara County senior meals outgrows budget - San Jose Spotlight

Senior nutrition programs in Santa Clara County provide vital meals to older adults but face financial challenges due to rising demand.
#medicaid
#wildfire-prevention
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Santa Clara Co. uses AI sensors to help detect fires early before major destruction

Santa Clara County is deploying AI fire sensors to improve early wildfire detection and prevent large fires from spreading.
#budget-cuts
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Estremera: Upgrading Santa Clara County's water infrastructure - San Jose Spotlight

We must replace aging pipelines and dams and improve other key systems to ensure continued reliability of our water supply.
Silicon Valley
#public-transit
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Strengthening Public Transportation is Key to Social Mobility - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Strengthening Public Transportation is Key to Social Mobility - Streetsblog San Francisco

#city-council
#education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago
SF parents

Santa Clara County Office of Education appoints new superintendent - San Jose Spotlight

David M. Toston appointed as new superintendent of Santa Clara County Office of Education following five months of instability.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
SF parents

Santa Clara County Office of Education appoints new superintendent

David Toston appointed as new superintendent for Santa Clara County Board of Education after recent upheaval.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Silicon Valley leaders in uproar over Office of Education mass layoffs - San Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley residents and lawmakers are protesting significant layoffs by SCCOE affecting vulnerable children's educational programs.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Santa Clara County politicians want local funds for friend's group - San Jose Spotlight

"I think an LGBTQ leadership program is great, but we need to help stabilize our LGBTQ youth and get them to a safe location to live."
SF LGBT
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 weeks ago

Santa Clara County hospital increases youth clinic services - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County is expanding clinic services for youth with developmental disabilities to meet rising demand and reduce wait times.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Santa Clara County leaf blower ban dropped over ICE fears - San Jose Spotlight

"I just don't want it to be a reason why residents (report) immigrants that are doing their job... either to get people in trouble with ICE or police," Arenas said.
SF parents
#cold-case
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

DNA found on cigarette carton leads to major break in 1977 San Jose cold case murder

Advancements in DNA and fingerprint technology solved a decades-old murder case in Santa Clara County.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

DNA found on cigarette carton leads to major break in 1977 San Jose cold case murder

Advancements in DNA and fingerprint technology solved a decades-old murder case in Santa Clara County.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Santa Clara County board must deny builder's remedy plans

Santa Clara County's rural areas are threatened by builder's remedy proposals that could lead to significant loss of farmland and open spaces.
US Elections
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Betty Duong reflects on making history as 1st Vietnamese American supervisor in Santa Clara Co.

Betty Duong represents success and resilience among Vietnamese American children, inspired by their parents' sacrifices as refugees.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Hundreds of acres, miles of trails open in park overlooking Coyote Valley

The park, called Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park, stretches along the mountains east of Gilroy, featuring camping, fishing and boating on the namesake Coyote Lake.
Silicon Valley real estate
#law-enforcement
Cars
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

DA Undercover Sting Catches San Jose Body Shop Owner Inflating Insurance Damage Claim

Insurance fraud leads to increased premiums for consumers, exemplified by the case of body shop owner Jairon Escobar.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Sunnyvale Authorities Raid Suspected Brothel, Arrest Six Johns and a Madam

Cars
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

DA Undercover Sting Catches San Jose Body Shop Owner Inflating Insurance Damage Claim

Insurance fraud leads to increased premiums for consumers, exemplified by the case of body shop owner Jairon Escobar.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Sunnyvale Authorities Raid Suspected Brothel, Arrest Six Johns and a Madam

SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

1st overdose death of drug '100 times more potent than fentanyl' reported in Santa Clara Co.

Carfentanil, a powerful new synthetic opioid, has led to its first overdose death in Santa Clara County, raising serious concerns about street drugs.
#healthcare
SF parents
fromKqed
2 months ago

South Bay Public Medical Workers Planning Strike Over Contract Talks | KQED

The union alleges that the county is attempting to strip workers of negotiation rights, which could adversely affect patient care.
fromKqed
2 months ago
San Jose Sharks

East San Jose Hospital Trauma Center Restored On First Day of Public Ownership | KQED

SF parents
fromKqed
2 months ago

South Bay Public Medical Workers Planning Strike Over Contract Talks | KQED

The union alleges that the county is attempting to strip workers of negotiation rights, which could adversely affect patient care.
fromKqed
2 months ago
San Jose Sharks

East San Jose Hospital Trauma Center Restored On First Day of Public Ownership | KQED

#housing
#ranked-choice-voting
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Op-ed: Santa Clara County residents favor ranked choice voting - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County voters want ranked choice voting implemented, which has proven successful in other California cities.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Op-ed: Santa Clara County residents favor ranked choice voting - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County voters want ranked choice voting implemented, which has proven successful in other California cities.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose District 3 special election heads to recount - San Jose Spotlight

Tordillos hasn't changed his tune and feels good about the outcome. "Despite being outspent 5:1 by special interests, including Big Oil and PG&E, I'm glad our substantive message resonated with District 3 voters. We must make sure every vote is counted," Tordillos previously told San Jose Spotlight.
NYC politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Santa Clara County emergency housing vouchers in jeopardy - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County officials are anticipating significant cuts to housing voucher programs due to federal funding issues, which could affect thousands of low-income residents.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

Waymo Eyeing Expansion Into San Jose, and Also Much of the South Bay

Waymo is progressing towards approval to operate self-driving taxis in San Jose and Santa Clara County.
#affordable-housing
#homicide
#lawsuit
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago
SF parents

Ex-Silicon Valley education leader dismisses lawsuit - San Jose Spotlight

Mary Ann Dewan has dropped her lawsuit against the Board of Education following her firing, seeking to refocus on educational priorities.
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago
SF parents

Former County School Supt. Drops Her Lawsuit Against County Board

Mary Ann Dewan has withdrawn her lawsuit against the Santa Clara County Board of Education, concluding a contentious dispute after her termination.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Judge advances lawsuit that could put Santa Clara County jails on trial over suicide prevention

Federal judge rules lawsuit against Santa Clara County jails to proceed, examining suicide-prevention policies after inmate's death.
#public-safety
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Silicon Valley firefighters clash over territory - San Jose Spotlight

It's very disappointing. It's not going to be fiscally solvent, it's going to cost two to three times more money. They don't want Cal Fire in the conversation. They just want to push it through.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

No Convictions in Final Case of Sheriff's Office Bribery Scandal

After today's verdict was announced, District Attorney Jeff Rosen issued this statement: "We respect the jury's determination. We remain proud of our office's investigation because it resulted in several related convictions as well as improvements at the Sheriff's Office and in how concealed firearms permits are handled. We remain committed to rooting out this type of corruption wherever it may lie."
San Jose Sharks
SF parents
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Deaths in county jail reach highest point in years

Ten men died in Santa Clara County jails last year, marking the highest number of deaths in custody in two decades.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

VTA, union leaders summoned to appear in court next week as transit strike continues

The court has denied the VTA's request for a temporary restraining order against the union strike, but ordered union representatives to appear for legal clarification.
Austin
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

VTA awaits breach of contract hearing as union workers' strike hits Day 3

"If they felt that we were breaching the contract, we gave the agency a 72-hour strike notice,' said ATU Local 265 President Raj Singh."
Austin
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Federal cuts endanger Santa Clara County housing programs - San Jose Spotlight

Cuts to federal staff at HUD threaten essential housing services in Santa Clara County, risking increased homelessness.
SF parents
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Santa Clara County special education workers face layoffs - San Jose Spotlight

Special education programs face layoffs due to declining enrollment and budget deficits in Santa Clara County.
Superintendent Hinman emphasizes efforts to maintain service quality amid reductions.
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