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December 2008
Shelter Hours Extended at National Guard Armories Beginning Today
Horario de Servicios en Refugios es Extendido en Armerías de la Guardia Nacional a Partir de Hoy
Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee Established for Measure A Hospital Seismic Safety Bond
Pilot Vessel Inspection Program to Continue at Four County Boating Reservoirs
Employment Opportunities Available for Census 2010
Supervisors Express Concern over High Number of Public Drunkenness Arrests
County of Santa Clara Recognizes CalWORKs Participants for Achieving Success
Supervisors Adopt Green Building Ordinance
County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Establishes Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Elections
All Eyes on County Budget
Santa Clara County Election Results Certified Today, Judge Denies Measure B Opponents' Petition for Restraining Order
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November 2008
County Supervisor Kniss Appointed Chair of the National Association of Counties’ Sustainability Leadership Team
County of Santa Clara Employees Pledge, More Than One Million Dollars to Local Charities
Inmate Crafted Toys Donated to Toys for Tots
More Santa Clara County Offices Certified Green
Supervisors Approve Funding for Two Affordable Housing Projects in Palo Alto
County to Create Poet Laureate
Technological Upgrades Enhance Customer Service at Santa Clara County Library System
County Hosts Forum to Educate Seniors Against Financial Exploitation
Milpitas Library Closes to Move
County Supervisors Endorse Climate Action Blueprint for New President and Congress
Marriage Ballot Measure, Prop. 8 – Petition for Writ of Mandate
County of Santa Clara Joins San Francisco and Los Angeles in Case to Oppose Proposition 8
County Repeals Local Menu Labeling Ordinance in Anticipation of State Law taking effect Jan. 1, 2009
County to Charge Fee for Lots not Meeting Minimum Fire Standards
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October 2008
County of Santa Clara Appoints Director of Department of Planning & Development
Supervisors Adopt a 1% Local Preference Policy for Purchases from Area Businesses
County Mortgage Credit Certificates Program Receives Bonus Funding from State
County Launches Mature Driver Safety Program
County Supervisors Direct Departments to Bring Back Plans to Reduce Budget by $17.1 Million
County Honors Kaiser Permanente for Children’s Health Insurance Program
County Animal Advisory Commission Seeks Public Comment Regarding Animal Cruelty Ordinance
County of Santa Clara and Mexican Consulate in San José Inaugurate 4th Annual Bi-national Health Week
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September 2008
Supervisors Call on Congress and President to Authorize Conference on Children and Youth
County Opposes Two State Propositions Related to Non-Violent Drug Offenses and Victim’s Rights
County of Santa Clara to Implement County Regional Emergency Notification System
Supervisors Approve Model Social Host Ordinance to Prevent Underage Drinking on Private Property
County of Santa Clara Certifies 135 New Green Businesses
County to Redesign Cold Weather Shelter Program
County Selects Members for Newly Established Juvenile Justice Systems Collaborative
Community Organizations and Government Officials Call for Action to Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Santa Clara Valley Offers Second Green Gardener Training Program
AERIAL SEARCH FOR MOSQUITO SOURCES CONTINUES
New Sidewalk Keeps Children Safe
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August 2008
County to Renovate Dog Park at Los Gatos Creek County Park
County of Santa Clara Announces Countywide Take-Back of Needles, Syringes, and Lancets (Sharps) at Valley Medical Center Locations, Local Pharmacies and Private Hospitals
Additional Cooling Centers Open throughout Santa Clara County In Response to Heat Advisory Issued by National Weather Service
County Alerts Residents to Take Precautions During Excessive Heat Watch
Cooling Centers Open in Santa Clara County Today in Response to Excessive Heat Watch
County Renews Efforts to Decrease Children’s Exposure to Lead Poisoning
Board Begins 18-month Public Process to Plan Fairgrounds Development
County to Assist Superior Court to Finance New Family Resources Court Facility in Downtown San Jose
County Supervisors Weigh in on State Legislative Measures
ORIENTAL FRUIT FLIES FOUND IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY - ERADICATION PROGRAM TO COMMENCE AUGUST 20
Goals Defined for County’s Martial Cottle Park Plan
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July 2008
County to Hold Community Open Houses, Board Workshop in August for Fairgrounds Development
County Seeks Nominations for Newly Established Juvenile Justice Systems Collaborative
Florence Commission Launches Drive to Raise Funds for Schools to Visit Leonardo da Vinci Exhibit
Cooling Centers Now Open in Gilroy, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, Campbell, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Los Gatos, Saratoga
Cooling Centers Now Open in Cities throughout Santa Clara County - Updated 7/8/08, 5 p.m.
Cooling Centers in Santa Clara County to Help Residents Stay out of the Heat
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June 2008
County to Allocate $479,200 of Park Charter Funds to Six Historical Preservation Projects
County Approves Funding for Child Abuse Prevention and Early Intervention Program
County to Exchange Land in Vasona Park with the Town of Los Gatos
County and Stanford to Collaborate on Energy Conservation
County Announces Reopening of Oak Dell RV Park to Residents Evacuated from Hummingbird Fire
Hummingbird Fire Evacuees Allowed to Return To Their Homes in South Santa Clara County
Be Aware of Smoke in the Air caused by Hummingbird and Whitehurst Fires in South Santa Clara County
Hummingbird Fire is 30 Percent Contained, Whitehurst Fire expands to over 300 acres
Hummingbird and Whitehurst Fires Prompt Mandatory Evacuations in South Santa Clara County
County of Santa Clara Proclaims Local Emergency in Response to Hummingbird Fire
Cooling Centers Open in Santa Clara County
County Supervisors Meet Legal Requirement to Balance FY 2009 Budget
Board Signals Intent to Place General Obligations Bond Measure on November Ballot to bring Valley Medical Center into Seismic Compliance
County of Santa Clara to Renovate Two Parks
County Creates Juvenile Justice Systems Collaborative
County Adopts Menu Labeling Ordinance for Chain Restaurants with 14 or more Locations in California
County Honors Vietnam Navy Veteran as 2008 "Friend of the Veteran"
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May 2008
Information & Resource Workshop to Assist Homeless Victims of Domestic Violence
Governor Signs Emergency Declaration Advisory for County of Santa Clara
County of Santa Clara Declares Local State of Emergency
County to Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary of Traffic Operations Center
Boat Inspections to Begin at Four Santa Clara County Reservoirs Starting May 23
County Recognizes May as Older Americans and Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Services to Poor, Disabled, Immigrants in Santa Clara County Impacted by Proposed State Cuts
County to Allocate $3,027,498 in Federal Funds to Affordable Housing Programs
County Presents Rare Profile of Incarcerated Women - Study Marks the First of its Kind In-Depth Analysis of County’s Female Inmates
County Supervisors Consider Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan
County Executive Calls for Immediate Inspection of Boats Using Santa Clara County Reservoirs
County to Allocate Funds to Family Supportive Housing, Inc. for Development of New Family Center
County to Allocate Funds to Family Supportive Housing, Inc. for Development of New Family Center
County Proclaims May Foster Care Month
County to Withdraw Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness Fee
Oficina del Tasador del Condado de Santa Clara Advierte Sobre Compañía que Cobra Innecesariamente por Servicio
AERIAL SEARCH FOR MOSQUITO SOURCES BEGINS
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April 2008
County Highlights Contributions of Volunteer Foster Grandparents and Grandmothers Rearing Children
New Medical Respite Program to Help Homeless Individuals Recuperate after Hospital Stays
Board of Supervisors Meeting, April 22, 2008
Board of Supervisors Reminds Residents to “Be Aware. Prepare!” During Earthquake Preparedness Month in April
Uvas Creek Bridge Replacement Project Update
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Corde Terra Senior Apartments
County of Santa Clara Proclaims April 2008 as “National Volunteer Month”
County of Santa Clara Appoints Harrison Deputy County Executive
County of Santa Clara and Stanford University to take Trails Case to the State Supreme Court
County Counsel appoints Gleason to head in-house Indigent Legal Defense Office
Board of Supervisors Meeting, April 8, 2008
County Supervisors to Oppose San Martin Incorporation, Proponents Must Demonstrate Proposed Town’s Financial Viability
Cardiac Care System to Improve Rapid Treatment for Heart Attacks, Improve Care
County Proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month, County launches a “Keep Your Cool” campaign to provide help and resources to maintain positive parenting
REGISTRAR ENCOURAGES VOTING BY MAIL IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY
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March 2008
Santa Clara County Animal Shelter in San Martin to Open on Tuesdays
Scholarships to Study in Florence, Italy, Available to Students Attending Local Universities
County Supervisors to Consider Legal Options for Reid-Hillview Airport
County Allocates Funds for South County Veterinary Clinic to Provide Spay/Neuter Services
Board Approves County Emergency Operations Plan, Residents Encouraged to “Get Ready” During Earthquake Preparedness Month
HIV Grant to Fund Expansion of HIV Testing at Valley Medical Center, County Clinics
County Surplus Drug Program to Provide Free Medication to Those Who Can’t Afford It
County of Santa Clara Seeks Nominations for 2008 Friend of the Veteran Award, Deadline April 10
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February 2008
Human Relations Awards 2008 Recognize 13 Individuals and Groups
County to Draft Model Ordinance to Prevent Underage Drinking
County Continues to Fund Youth Science Institute at Two County Parks to Provide Science Education Programs
County to Bring Indigent Defense System In-house
County Receives $1.85 Million Donation for Valley Specialty Center
County Opposes FDA Ban of Lifetime Donations of Blood from Gay Men
County Supports Project to Commemorate McEntee Legacy of Peace and Social Justice, Scholarships for Youth
County Hosts Clergy Summit on Elder Abuse
Evening Reporting Center Provides Fresh Start for Juveniles
County Launches Inter-Group Dialogue Initiative
County to Join the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to Purchase Beatty Property
Helicopter Treatment for Winter Marsh Mosquitoes Scheduled
County to Install Yurts at Five Parks
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January 2008
County to Partner with Open Space Authority to Purchase Blair Property
SANTA CLARA VALLEY’S FIRST GREEN GARDENERS HIT THE LOCAL LANDSCAPES
Santa Clara County to Offer Green Gardener Certification Program
State of the County Address - January 29, 2008
Santa Clara County Identifies Priorities in Response to Governor’s Proposed Budget
County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Approves Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness Fee
County Mortgage Credit Certificates Program Receives Funding from State
Female Inmates at Elmwood Receive Generous Donation from County Residents
County Grants Funding for Construction of Imperial Gate at Vietnamese Cultural Gardens
District 3 Supervisor Pete McHugh Elected Chair of the Board of Supervisors
County of Santa Clara, PG&E, and Local Businesses Launch Fluorescent Lamp Recycling campaign
County Receives $3 Million Federal Earmark to Fund Juvenile Detention Reform, Disaster Response, Crime Lab
Overcrossing at Lawrence Expressway and Central Expressway under Seismic Retrofitting, Project to Finish in August
State Approves County Request to Extend Hours for Homeless at Gilroy and Sunnyvale Armories During Stormy Weather
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