Cooling Centers Open Today Throughout Santa Clara County
Cooling centers are now open throughout Santa Clara County to protect the public as the region enters a heat wave. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory for the entire Bay Area starting 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6.
Property Taxes Bills Available Online
The County of Santa Clara Department of Tax and Collections has announced the availability of the annual secured Fiscal Year 2023-2024 property tax bills. These bills can be conveniently accessed, viewed, printed, and paid online at www.sccdtac.org. For taxpayers who have opted for electronic copies, bills will be delivered to the email address on file as of October 2, 2023.
A Bolder and More Ambitious Climate Goal: County of Santa Clara Bumps Up Deadline for Carbon Neutrality to 2030
Five years after the County of Santa Clara officially made a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, officials have doubled down on the promise with a renewed vow and achievable pathway to get there by 2030.
County Makes Strides in Addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
With September nationally recognized as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) Awareness Month, the County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) is sharing the County’s work to confront FASDs and Executive Functioning Disorders more broadly, and pledging to build upon these efforts in coming years.
State Board of Equalization Finds County Assessor's Office Conducts Fair and Equitable Assessment Practices
The Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office has achieved a 99.41% assessment ratio in a state Assessment Practices Survey that confirms the integrity and accuracy of assessment programs.
The County of Santa Clara to Participate in Nationwide Test of Critical Emergency Alert Systems
The County of Santa Clara will participate in the nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on Wednesday Oct. 4 at approximately 11:20 a.m. The tests ensure that these critical emergency communication systems are still effective in alerting the public about emergencies, particularly at the national level.
County of Santa Clara kicks off 19th annual Binational Health Week
The 2023 Binational Health Week in Santa Clara County kicks off with a series of free health events, beginning with a health fair on Saturday, October 7, at Eastridge Mall in San José. The health fair will provide free health exams, COVID vaccinations, flu shots, cultural entertainment, and more.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Celebrates National Latina/o/x/e Physician Day
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) proudly hosted a celebration for their Latina/o/e/x physician community on September 27 in advance of National Latine Physician Day. Latine Physician Day was established in 2022 to raise awareness of the shortage of Latine physicians across the country.
County of Santa Clara Department of Tax and Collections Reports $89,017 in Unclaimed Monies
The County of Santa Clara Department of Tax and Collections (DTAC) published a list of 127 individuals and businesses who are potential owners of $89,017 in unclaimed general collections monies. Potential owners who qualify for these monies must file claims by Nov. 11, 2023.
County of Santa Clara Launches New Website
The County of Santa Clara enters a new digital era that gets us closer to the people we serve. The launch of a new County website will open the door for the residents of Santa Clara County to better connect with us.