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Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Unveils 12 New Ambulances to Improve Timeliness of Treatments For Hospital Transfers
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), the public hospital system for the County of Santa Clara, has unveiled a new ambulance fleet to significantly improve transport times between its three hospitals and 16 clinics.
Affordable Housing Development in Santa Clara Offers Dignity and Security for Seniors
On May 8, the County joined partners in celebrating the grand opening of Kifer Senior Apartments, an affordable housing complex for seniors in the city of Santa Clara. The $57 million development features 80 units, consisting of 79 affordable senior housing units and one manager’s unit.
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.
Santa Clara County Library District Librarians Receive Prestigious Award
The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) is proud to announce that two librarians have been recognized with the Movers & Shakers Award by the literary publication, Library Journal (LJ). This honor highlights 50 individuals who are advocates, community builders, change agents, innovators, educators and “ban battlers” who help move library work forward.
County of Santa Clara Holds Youth Summit to Encourage Next Generation of Leaders and Promote Student Wellness
The Youth Leadership Summit, co-developed by the County Youth Task Force, is part of the County’s commitment to support children and families and bolster access to behavioral health resources for youth.
Celebrate Wildfire Preparedness Day with Santa Clara County Fire
Santa Clara County Fire Department invites community members to a wildfire preparedness workshop from 10 a.m. to noon in Redwood Estates, Los Gatos.
Weed Abatement Program Protects Santa Clara County from Catastrophic Wildfires
From spring through the fall, Santa Clara County property owners are required to remove excess vegetation on their properties to prevent the spread of wildfires that could threaten people, property and the environment.
County and Partners Hold Grand Opening for 130-Unit Affordable Housing Development in San José
The transit-oriented development near Diridon Station is the latest project to be completed with funding from the $950 million Measure A Affordable Housing Bond, approved by voters in 2016
Santa Clara County Parks Department Announces New Programs to Celebrate 100 Years
The County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department is announcing new programs and initiatives in honor the county's 100th anniversary of preserving parklands.
“Viral” videos teach viral lesson as Santa Clara County high school students encourage sexual health
The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department today announces winners of the 2024 Viral Video Contest. Participants created engaging social media videos about preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).