Press Releases
Plans for West Valley health clinic move forward
The Board of Supervisors voted to continue to pursue plans to develop a full-service County health clinic on the De Anza College campus in Cupertino.
Santa Clara County Supervisors support affordable housing for adults with disabilities in neighboring San Mateo County
Santa Clara County supports development of affordable housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Portola Valley (in San Mateo County). The County’s action provides $1.5 million from its Stanford Affordable Housing Fund.
County moves to make breast cancer screenings more accessible
Santa Clara County is taking steps to make breast cancer screenings more accessible to more County residents. County Supervisor Joe Simitian authored the proposal to improve early detection of breast cancer.
Supervisors expand passport services for the West Valley
West Valley residents will soon have more options for passport services following the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors’ vote to add additional staffing at the County’s Saratoga Library. The Saratoga Library is on its way to becoming an official passport facility. Saratoga will join the Cupertino and Los Altos libraries in offering much-needed passport services in the North County and West Valley.
Supervisors boost services for veterans
The Santa Clara County’s Office of Veterans Services (VSO) will add new Veterans Service Representatives (VSRs) to allow more veterans to get connected to their earned benefits. County Supervisors Joe Simitian and Otto Lee proposed the additional staffing to support local veterans and their families in accessing the federal benefits they have earned.
West Valley “teacher housing” effort progresses
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors selected a nonprofit development partner to build affordable housing for teachers and school staff in the West Valley. County Supervisors Joe Simitian and Otto Lee proposed the effort to enable local teachers and school staff to live in the communities they serve.
Supervisors commend Saratoga Fire Protection District for 100 years of service to community
The Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian recognizes Saratoga Fire Protection District’s centennial. The Saratoga Fire Protection District is an independent special district that was established on February 18, 1924.
Stevens Creek Park celebrates 100 years
One hundred years ago, on January 24, 1924, Santa Clara County acquired an initial 400 acres near Cupertino with the intent to establish a public park. The park, now known as Stevens Creek County Park, opened to the public later that year, making it the first County park and laying the foundation for the modern-day Santa Clara County Parks system.
Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury seeks volunteers
Applications are now being accepted to serve on Santa Clara County’s 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury. The Civil Grand Jury acts as the County's civil watchdog agency, empowered to investigate all facets of county and city government, special districts, and school districts. The deadline to submit the application is March 29, 2024.
County helps make camp more inclusive
A Santa Clara County grant to Camp Via West helped provide camp facility renovations, including critical accessibility modifications for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The camp used County funding for the renovation of a sports field, which includes ADA-compliant bathrooms, storage for sports equipment, and a concession stand to provide food and water for campers and spectators at the sports field.
