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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Nearly 50 people learned about the benefits of induction cooking at the Milpitas Library at an event hosted by the County, BayREN, the Library District, @svcleanenergy.bsky.social and the City of Milpitas. Read our story to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/popular-chef...
Two people stand at a table at Milpitas Library during an induction cooking showcase.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Board of Supervisors has endorsed the 2026-2030 Community Plan to End Homelessness, developed by local governments, community-based organizations, people with lived experience, and other partners. Learn more at osh.santaclaracounty.gov/solutions-ho...
An outreach worker talks to an unhoused individual in San José.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This week the County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an Urban Forest Master Plan, a toolbox for the County and its 15 cities to dig in and plant more trees, creating cleaner air, cooler cities and more beautiful gathering spaces. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-super...
Photo of rolling green hills dotted with treesThree people work to plant a tree in a parkPhoto of a downtown corridor that includes a tree-lined street
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
New affordable housing for seniors is coming to San José. The County and partners broke ground Thursday on East Santa Clara Senior, which will bring 81 units of affordable housing for seniors who have low incomes or have experienced homelessness. More at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-and-e...
A person stands at a lectern in front of a construction site where there is a backhoe. The text on the lectern reads - Eden Housing.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
One year after President Trump signed a federal budget bill that slashed spending for healthcare and food assistance, the County continues to navigate a challenging new fiscal landscape. Read our story to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/one-year-lat...
A health care worker talks to a patient lying in a hospital bed.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
The Division of Agriculture is collecting recalled grapevine plants infested with glassy-winged sharpshooters and sold at Costco stores in the county in April and May. Approximately 1,300 were sold and 1,180 remain unaccounted for. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-goes-...
Close up of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, a brown and reddish insect, perched on a green leaf.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The effort to block the illegal development of an ICE facility in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County near Gilroy continues. The California Attorney General and County of Santa Clara have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/attorney-gen...
At a press conference on June 10, Santa Clara County Counsel Tony LoPresti speaks at a podium with a microphone, alongside Attorney General Rob Bonta. The U.S. Flag and California Flag are behind them
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has approved a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 fiscal year that protects critical safety-net services at a time of unprecedented federal funding shortfalls. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-super...
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Happy Pride Month LGBTQ+ friends, family, neighbors, and allies! The County of Santa Clara recognizes you and values the enormous contributions you make to our community. Watch for more information on special events this month like flag raisings, informational sessions and more.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
The County of Santa Clara, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, developer Affirmed Housing, and an array of partners broke ground Friday on a 195-unit affordable housing development next to the Berryessa/North San José BART Station. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-santa...
Three people pose for a photo outside in front of an overpass. There are people milling about behind them.
Two people chat in front of pieces of heavy equipment. Between the front end loaders and behind the people is a banner that reads - Transit Oriented Development Groundbreaking May 29, 2026
an overhead view of a construction site with pieces of heavy equipment.
a picture of a person with a hose spraying water on piles of dirt at a construction site. They are in front of a parking structure and there is heavy equipment around
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Ballots were mailed out to all registered voters in the county this week and early voting has begun! Read about what the County is doing to make sure the process is secure, accurate and transparent at news.santaclaracounty.gov/ready-set-vo....
two officers with dogs in an atria. They are standing in front of giant letters that spell VOTE. 
 A person in a suit stands at a podium with an ASL interpreter at his side, in front of a sign reading - Media Area - and a row of media members with video cameras pointed at them.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Julia Saenz, an election division coordinator for the County Registrar of Voters, is known for staying calm under pressure and spearheading innovative projects. Read our profile to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-elect...
one person sitting at a table looking over papers as another stands beside them looking over their shoulder.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The County and partners will hold a series of five public meetings, beginning tonight in Gilroy, to share information and gather feedback about the next Community Plan to End Homelessness. Read our story to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-and-p...
a photo of someone on a balcony of an apartment complex. There are people milling about in the courtyard below.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Roberto Tercero, IT manager for the Department of Child Support Services, provides essential help to colleagues at DCSS, which collects and distributes funds for children who do not reside with both parents. Read our profile of Roberto to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/it-manager-k...
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The County joined partners including Charities Housing and the City of Palo Alto this week for the groundbreaking of a 3001 El Camino Real Apartments, which will bring 130 units of affordable housing to Palo Alto, with the help of $16 million in County funding.
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Seven people pose for a picture in front of a front end loader.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
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Impact of Federal Budget Cuts | County of Santa Clara | County of Santa Clara
Massive funding cuts from the federal government are slashing $1 billion each year from Santa Clara County’s budget, threatening vital services including Santa Clara Valley Healthcare hospitals and cl...
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Strong state‑county partnership will be essential to help mitigate these impacts. Learn more about the County's ongoing response to federal budget cuts at santalcaracounty.gov/federalfunding
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
County Executive James Williams testified this week before a Senate Subcommittee about how federal budget cuts will affect Santa Clara County. The passage of H.R. 1 creates a $1 billion annual shortfall for the County, putting critical safety‑net services at risk.
A screen shot of County Executive James R. Williams testifying in front of a microphone with another person looking on. The text on the screen reads 4260 Department of Health Care Services 5180 Department of Social Services
a picture of a committee hearing room. There are four people with their back to the camera sitting at a table looking at three people on the dais ahead of them.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
The County is updating the “Circulation and Mobility Element.” This plan guides policies for roads, transit, walking, biking, and mobility options in unincorporated areas of the county. Help shape the future of transportation by taking a short survey roads.santaclaracounty.gov/circulation-....
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
The County is a safety net for those in greatest need, regardless of immigration or economic status. There is a website in different languages where you’ll find resources for anyone who needs help, as well as information onthe Rapid Response Network at www.santaclaracounty.gov/one-county-o....
A picture of a bus in front of trees and a tall building. The reads - Un condada un futuro and one county one future.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
The County encourages local artists to apply for a public art project at Reid-Hillview Airport in East San José. The project aims to beautify the perimeter of the airport and foster community engagement. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-invites-artists-beautify-reid-hillview-airport
an overhead view of an airport in the middle of a city. You can see the runways. There are foothills in the background.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Thank you to everyone at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office and at our local police departments for the work you do to help keep our communities safe.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The County’s Nurse Navigator Program has been expanded to include medical response teams in all jurisdictions in the County. This innovative program reduces the strain on ambulance services and emergency departments. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/innovative-r....
a picture of an ambulance. It says Santa Clara County EMS Dial 911 on the side.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Graciela Landeros, a janitorial supervisor with the Sheriff’s Custody Bureau, runs a program that allows incarcerated people to gain skills and experience that help them get employment after their release. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/janitorial-s...
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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
A big kickoff to today’s General Session! CSAC First Vice President & @sccgov.bsky.social Supervisor Susan Ellenberg announced our 2025 CSAC Challenge Award winners. Stay tuned for more! #CSACAM
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Despite its name, the Santa Clara County Fire Department is not part of the County organization, and it has distinct funding sources. Read our Budget Spotlight on County Fire to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/budget-spotl...
three firefighters on a roof with a ladder. One is holding a chain saw.
firefighters outside a structure. There is a water truck with a large arm spraying water on top of it.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
The County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports Departments operates eight expressways that serve as critical infrastructure for the economy, averaging roughly 1.5 million vehicle trips per day. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-roads...
an overhead photo of a six-lane highway with vehicles traveling in both directions.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
The County and partners celebrated the groundbreaking Friday for Arcade, a new affordable housing community that will create 191 apartments at the intersection of Kooser and Blossom Hill roads in South San José at the former site of a Chuck E. Cheese.
 person speaks at a lectern in front of a group of people. There is a mound of dirt with seven shovels with hard hats on them in the background. Behind the mound of dirt there is a piece of heavy vehicle equipment.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
County Executive James R. Williams discusses the County’s investments in health care and its multipronged approach to dealing with the federal funding crisis caused by legislation known as H.R. 1. Read his Op-Ed in the San Jose Spotlight at sanjosespotlight.com/williams-pro...
A picture of County Executive James. R. Williams looking out an office window.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Unprecedented federal funding cuts threaten people with disabilities in Santa Clara County, who could lose access to critical programs such as In-Home Supportive Services. Read our story to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/people-disab...
a child sits on an adults lap on a picnic bench in a park.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Recently adopted federal budget cuts present significant threats to programs and services that benefit our community. These cuts will also affect people with disabilities, who could lose health coverage and other resources. Learn more at scc.info/federalfunding
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
The largest cuts to Medicaid in U.S. history could leave thousands of county residents without behavioral health services. To learn more, watch a recent presentation at the Finance and Government Operations Committee at www.youtube.com/live/hDKpRfI...
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
County Executive James R. Williams appeared on the “Only in Santa Clara County” podcast to explain the impacts of federal funding cuts on the community and how the County is responding. You can find the episodes at creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
The walk-in urgent care clinic at Valley Health Center Downtown San José is open 14 hours a day, seven days a week, 363 days a year. Learn more about the health center by reading our story at news.santaclaracounty.gov/clinic-spotl...
two people talk in a medical office.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Regional Medical Center (RMC) started labor and delivery services and reopened the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. These services will be offered at RMC for the first time in five years, helping patients in East San José access care. Read the full release at news.santaclaracounty.gov/after-five-y....
a large group of people stand behind a ribbon. The person in the middle is holding a giant scissor. The tv behind them reads - birth center at regional medical center. There are people in front taking pictures with their cell phones.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
當前的聯邦預算削減政策對縣府為社區提供的服務和計畫帶來嚴重威脅。 了解詳情請瀏覽 scc.info/federalfunding
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
The County was joined by the San Jose Sharks today to announce early in-person voting has begun for the Nov. 4, Statewide Special Election and Vote by Mail packets are in the mail to voters. news.santaclaracounty.gov/early-voting-begins-santa-clara-county-november-4-2025-statewide-special-election
a person to the left of a ballot box and a person in a San Jose Sharks Shark costume to the right of it in front of an arena.a person stands at a lectern and a someone dressed in a San Jose Sharks Shark costume leans over a ballot box.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Sunnyvale resident Jason Feinsmith was treated at the Trauma Center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center after suffering severe injuries in a mountain-biking accident. Read our story about the Trauma Center at news.santaclaracounty.gov/trauma-cente...
a person stands behind and holds a bicycle. They are standing in front of a tree.A person in a medical coat talks to another person in a medical setting.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
More than 133,000 people in Santa Clara County benefit from CalFresh, California’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Federal funding cuts threaten the benefits of thousands of residents. youtu.be/vShxDXZ3Dr4
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
The Wound Care Clinic offers a multi-disciplinary approach that gives people hope for a better quality of life. Federal funding cuts will have a massive impact on Santa Clara Valley Healthcare and everyone in our community who needs wound care. news.santaclaracounty.gov/clinic-spotl...
the front office of a health clinic. The sign on the wall reads - Center for Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine.
Two people in scrubs in a health clinic talk. They are standing in front of a nurse station with a monitor.
A person rubs the feet of a person in a hospital bed in a clinic.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
San José resident and working mom Vanessa Samaniego says Medi-Cal, the state of California’s version of Medicaid, provides essential health care for her four children, from prescription glasses to dental care.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Valley Health Center Gilroy brings high-quality health care to an underserved community in South County, making primary care, urgent care and other vital medical services easily accessible. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/clinic-spotl...
A doctor and two people sit in an exam roomthe outside of a clinic with glass windows.two people embrace in an exam room.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Extraordinary federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as CalFresh in California, threaten the food-assistance benefits of up to 55,000 residents of Santa Clara County. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/federal-fund...
five jugs of milk on a table with cartons of eggs behind them. There are also people blurred out in the background putting boxed food in the back of a car.two hands hold onto a card above a table of mixed berries.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare CEO Paul Lorenz discusses some common misconceptions about the County’s health and hospital system. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/common-misco...
a person speaking in an atriaan overhead photo of a hospital courtyard where there is large public art displayed.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Working mom Aiyanna Magee says having money for food from CalFresh has helped her afford rent and other basic necessities. Federal funding cuts threaten the CalFresh benefits of roughly 55,000 county residents. Learn more at scc.info/federalfunding
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
The County and Recovery Medical Group have opened a new outpatient clinic in Gilroy that serves people with substance-use disorders. Recover Gilroy will serve up to 700 people a year. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-santa...
A group of people stand outside a building at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
The Valley Health Center North County has it all in one convenient location. There is a primary care, an urgent care, and a pharmacy. This clinic is part of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare facilities which are at risk due to federal funding cuts. news.santaclaracounty.gov/clinic-spotl....
A pharmacist and a doctor talk in a medical facility.The outside of a two story building. The writing on the building reads - Valley Health Center North County - Santa Clara Valley Healthcare
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month! From Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, the County will celebrate and honor the culture and contributions Hispanic people have made to Santa Clara County. Thank you to the business owners, workers, family members, and others who have helped shape our community.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Valley Health Center Lundy in San José, one of 15 health centers operated by Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, is home to a state-of-the-art Tuberculosis Clinic and a Refugee Health Assessment Program. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/clinic-spotl...
A nurse stands in a doctor’s office.a picture of a medical clinic with shrubbery in front. The sign on the building says Valley Health Center.
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County of Santa Clara @sccgov.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Medi-Cal patients access critical, life-saving care through Santa Clara Valley Healthcare. They comprise 86% of birth patients, 60% of cardiovascular patients and 54% of cancer patients at SCVH. Learn more at scc.info/federalfunding
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