Open Space Authority outlines CVcamp proposals to protect Coyote Valley and seek public feedback The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority presented the Coyote Valley Conservation Areas Master Plan (CVcamp), described restoration and public-access alternatives, highlighted past acquisitions and partnerships, and said a citizens' parcel tax (Measure D) would appear on the June ballot to bolster funding.

The Coyote Valley Conservation Areas Master Plan is set to transform the landscape, blending habitat protection, agriculture, and public access—are you ready to shape its future?

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Valley Water outlines Water Supply Master Plan 2050, recommends lower-cost adaptive strategy Santa Clara Valley Water District staff briefed the planning commission on the Water Supply Master Plan 2050, explaining projected shortages under multiple scenarios and the board's adoption of a 'lower cost' adaptive strategy that prioritizes potable reuse, diversified storage and annual progress reporting.

Santa Clara Valley Water District's bold Water Supply Master Plan 2050 reveals alarming shortages ahead and introduces a cost-effective strategy to ensure a sustainable future.

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Abode is proud to serve many counties, including Santa Clara County! Through 45 programs and 21 housing sites, we support 6,774 people working toward stability and housing.
For more resources, visit abode.org/santa-clara-county.
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Spring time. Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve.
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#Inequality has always existed in #SiliconValley, but the divide is now at the tipping point. #SantaClaraCounty
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That’s not a moon… it’s a whole new Star
Wars: Unlimited set! On March 8th, 2026, we will have
a prerelease event for a Lawless Time!
Preregistration is open now!
#sanjoseca #starwars #santaclaracounty #SWU
#shoplocal

They almost closed the Moffett Field Commissary
Now it’s staying open through 2028 after a deal involving Sam Liccardo, NASA, and the Defense Commissary Agency.
For 45,000+ Santa Clara County veterans, groceries run ~25% less. In Silicon Valley, that matters.

#MountainView #SantaClaraCounty

Acorn woodpeckers in a tree at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve near Morgan Hill, California.

#bird #birds #woodpecker #acornwoodpecker #nature #wildlife #santaclaracounty #openspaceauthority

That’s not a moon… it’s a whole new Star Wars: Unlimited set! On March 8th, 2026, we will have a prerelease event for a Lawless Time! Preregistration is open now!
#sanjoseca #starwars #santaclaracounty #SWU #shoplocal

Grant cancellations threaten core public health services in major U.S. cities - Big Cities Health Coalition The following is a joint statement from seven BCHC member jurisdictions – Los Angeles County, Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, Santa Clara County (CA), Alameda County (CA), and Long Beach (CA) – who lear...

🧵 "joint statement from [7] @bigcitieshealth.org member jurisdictions" whose awarded grants are being cancelled:
#Chicago
#Denver
#Minneapolis
#California:
#SantaClaraCounty
#AlamedaCounty
#LongBeach
#LosAngelesCounty

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Santa Clara sheriff refuses to assist ICE during Super Bowl 60 As Super Bowl LX approaches, law enforcement dynamics in the Bay Area have become a flashpoint. Santa Clara County Sheriff Bob Jonsen has firmly declared that his department will

"Santa Clara CountySheriff Bob Jonsen has firmly declared that his department will not work with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during Super Bowl week, setting up a rare public stance in contrast to expected federal plans."

#SantaClaraCounty #Sheriff #Superbowl #NoICE #ICE

📊 Dec 2025 Bay Area Market Snapshot🏠 Inventory is rising across Santa Clara (+16.7% YoY) and San Mateo (+1.4% YoY) counties.⏱️ Days on market remain relatively tight, signaling steady buyer demand despite higher supply.
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@paulrogerssjm.bsky.social highlights @postlandtrust.bsky.social’s landmark acquisition of #SargentRanch, securing one of the largest #LandConservation victories in #SantaClaraCounty history and protecting vital wildlife corridors for generations to come.

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Groundbreaking day in Santa Clara County! 🎉
Heritage Vila, LLC will transform an existing site into a 60‑bed Adult Residential SUD Treatment Facility, adding wraparound services and holistic care for those most in need. 💙 #HeritageVila #BHCIP #SUDTreatment #BehavioralHealth #SantaClaraCounty

Rapid Response Network in Santa Clara County. Know your rights. #RRN #SanJose #SantaClaraCounty #ICE

Probation presents NSU annual report showing reductions in referrals and improved community engagement Probation's Neighborhood Safety Unit reported declines in juvenile referrals and chronic absenteeism in targeted communities and highlighted community-based programs serving thousands of families; residents and partners testified to NSU's localized impact.

The Probation Department's Neighborhood Safety Unit reveals impressive community achievements, including a staggering reduction in juvenile referrals and thousands of families served in East San Jose and East Gilroy.

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Santa Clara County staff outline plan, costs and equipment needs to restore Elmwood in‑house meal production County presenters said infrastructure failures and staffing shortages have reduced in‑house meal capacity at the Elmwood facility; officials described pipe and dishwasher work, replacement kettles and a multi‑phase capital plan intended to restore full production and training opportunities for residents.

Santa Clara County is on the brink of revolutionizing in-house meal production at Elmwood, promising significant savings and vocational training opportunities, but essential repairs and staffing are crucial to make it happen.

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County reports improved access and expanded psychiatric services in custody health Custody Health Services reported improved access to care — initial 14‑day visits rose from ~50% to above 80% — and described integration of medical services into the acute psychiatric unit, expanded psychiatric coverage and increased structured programming for special management units.

Santa Clara County's Custody Health Services is revolutionizing care with a significant boost in timely medical access, now reaching over 80% of patients within 14 days!

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA #MentalHealth #PublicSafety #CitizenPortal

DFCS reports progress on child-welfare corrective action plan as public commenters renew abuse allegations The Department of Family and Children Services told the committee it has 61% of 75 corrective-action items signed off by the California Department of Social Services and has reached sustained safety-plan compliance; several public commenters alleged the county has failed to respond to child sexual abuse reports and asked for screenings.

The DFCS claims significant progress in its child-welfare corrective action plan, but public commenters are raising serious concerns about unaddressed allegations of abuse.

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Santa Clara County committee forwards Human Rights Commission reparations recommendation to full Board The Children, Seniors and Families Committee voted Jan. 22 to receive and forward a reparations resolution from the Human Rights Commission to the Board of Supervisors after public testimony urging expedited action and commissioners' endorsement.

A pivotal moment in Santa Clara County as the committee takes a bold step toward reparations, pushing the conversation forward for systemic change and equity.

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County outlines diversion and transitional rent rollout as housing bottleneck slows treatment placements Behavioral Health Services told supervisors that managed‑care transitional rent benefits (effective Jan. 1, 2026 via Santa Clara Family Health Plan) are beginning operations to support housing for justice‑involved clients, but staff said payments and referral processes must be finalized and many clients still await placements.

Santa Clara County is making strides in behavioral health, but a critical housing shortage leaves many clients trapped in limbo, waiting for the treatment they desperately need.

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"Kristi Noem is visiting #SantaClaraCounty for #superbowl & we want to make sure our voices don’t go unheard! show up, show out, and kick ICE out of the bay!"

#MorganHill ICE Office [ERO office #SanJose, CA]

Hold ICE & Noem accountable [...] Honor the lives lost."

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WARNING RAIDS IN PROGRESS #santaclaracounty #sunnyvale #sanjose #milpidas Watch video and warn everyone please #stoptheraids #ICEGESTAPO #SuperBowlLX #FIFAWorldCup youtu.be/XrMQiq--gT4

County presents expanded children's budget inventory and plans for standardized outcomes; committee agrees to less frequent updates Office of Children & Families Policy presented a countywide expansion of programmatic data for the FY25‑26 children's budget (283 programs). Staff outlined standardization work to align program definitions, capture contract and FTE data, and develop population‑level outcome measures; the committee voted to receive the report and to change updates to twice yearly.

The latest children's budget reveals a staggering 283 programs countywide, sparking calls for more impactful measurement of child outcomes rather than just outputs.

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Clerk proposes nonrefundable assessment‑appeals filing fee to curb agent-driven filings; committee forwards recommendation to Board with data‑tracking request Clerk of the Board proposed a nonrefundable administrative processing fee for property tax assessment appeals after a time‑study showed commercial filings generate disproportionate processing workload and agent-filed residential appeals rose from ~16% (2019) to ~50% (2025). The committee voted to send the recommendation to the Board and asked the clerk to build tracking to evaluate tiered commercial fees.

A proposed nonrefundable fee for property tax assessment appeals is set to tackle the dramatic rise in agent-driven filings, which have surged to nearly 50% since 2019.

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Supervisors press staff on South County shelter options and Gilroy Armory acquisition The Office of Supportive Housing outlined shelter capacity in South County, constraints at the Arturo Ochoa Migrant Center, and the county’s interest in acquiring the Gilroy Armory; supervisors asked staff to analyze armory acquisition, motel usage overlap with agricultural workers, and develop a South County regional homelessness plan.

South County is facing a critical crossroads in shelter resources as the county explores the potential acquisition of the Gilroy Armory amidst rising concerns over limited capacity and competition for housing.

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Public commenters urge asset transfers and allege past child‑protection failures; county points to hotline and confidentiality limits Two public commenters addressed the Finance & Government Operations Committee: a resident urged transferring Reid Hillview Airport and returning expressways to cities to save county funds; an online commenter alleged historical child‑abuse cover‑ups and sought an investigation. County staff said it could not discuss specifics of ongoing investigations and provided the child abuse reporting hotline.

Public commenters in Santa Clara County are demanding asset transfers for major savings while raising serious allegations of past abuse that could shake the community to its core.

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County reports operational changes at DEBS and commits to monitor HR1 impacts and language access Department of Employment and Benefits Services (DEBS) staff told the committee they have implemented major operational changes in partnership with SEIU Local 521 to address backlog and eligibility processing concerns identified in a management audit; the county will monitor redeterminations and language access vendor use going forward.

Major operational changes at DEBS promise to tackle application backlogs and enhance language access, marking a "seismic shift" in service delivery!

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