Social Justice
DA Launches Fourth Annual “Bend the Arc” Grant Program
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has kicked off the 2024 “Bend the Arc” grant program, poised to give $60,000 in grants to local organizations who are working towards increasing opportunity.
Application Period Extended for New County Committee to Address Disability Issues, End Ableism
The application period for community members to apply to serve on a new County of Santa Clara advisory group on disability issues has been extended to December 13.
‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ – Qualified Candidates Sought for New County Committee to Address Disability Issues, End Ableism
The County of Santa Clara is seeking members of the public – particularly those within the disabled community – to serve on a new advisory group that will hold regular meetings on disability issues and ultimately guide the work of the County and the Office of Disability Affairs.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Makes Official Determination on Dangers of Leaded Aviation Fuel
After a push for action led by Santa Clara County and a host of environmental organizations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday announced it has officially determined that emissions from aircraft using leaded gasoline pose a public health threat – a major step toward a national ban on the fuel.
Women Lead at the County of Santa Clara
Sixty-five percent of County employees identify as women, while 54% of the County’s executive leaders are female. Behind those statistics is a firm belief that gender diversity, and diversity of all kinds, improves County policies and programs and enriches the workplace.
County Declares Commitment to Safe Health Care for Gender-Diverse Individuals
The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors on Tuesday declared its commitment to safe and supportive healthcare for transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse individuals, approving a resolution that explicitly supports gender-affirming care, a move to solidify protections for the community.
Sale of Leaded Aviation Fuel Ends at Reid-Hillview and San Martin Airports
Leaded aviation fuel is no longer available for purchase at Reid-Hillview Airport in East San José and San Martin Airport after the County Board of Supervisors voted to stop leaded fuel sales in August.
County of Santa Clara Celebrates International Women's Day
The County, where more than half of executive leaders identify as female, is committed to advancing diversity and gender equity and fostering an inclusive workplace.
County Airports Invited to Participate in Federal Demonstration Project on Transitioning Airports Nationwide to a Lead-Free Future
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has invited County-owned and operated Reid-Hillview and San Martin airports to participate in a first-ever demonstration project that will study best practices for transitioning airports nationwide to unleaded aviation fuel.
Counties of Santa Clara and San Francisco Conclude ‘Public Charge’ Lawsuit
Santa Clara County Counsel James R. Williams and San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu announced today they have voluntarily ended their lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s “public charge” rule, which would have instituted a wealth test for immigrants, now that the rule is defunct and cannot be resurrected.
