Santa Clara County

The future of fire protection in the South Bay is in the balance as Santa Clara County supervisors aim to transition from a fire department run by Cal Fire to one run by the county. Ian Cull reports.

The future of fire protection in the South Bay is in the balance as Santa Clara County supervisors aim to transition from Cal Fire to county fire.

The future of fire protection in the South Bay is in the balance as Santa Clara County supervisors aim to transition from a fire department run by Cal Fire to one run by the county. Kris Sanchez reports.

Results of a Santa Clara County study shows just how big the gaps in health access and education have become for the local Latino community.

Results of a Santa Clara County study shows just how big the gaps in health access and education have become for the local Latino community. Ian Cull reports.

Santa Clara County this week confirmed the county’s first overdose death due to carfentanil, a drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl.

Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong shared a defining feature of her upbringing and how she now uses her experiences when serving. Gia Vang reports.

Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong shared a defining feature of her upbringing and how she now uses her experiences when serving. Gia Vang reports.

The county selected WeHope, a nonprofit homeless service provider, to provide 30-day hotel stays for homeless residents in Sunnyvale or Milpitas.

Santa Clara County supervisors have plans to roll out a new program that aims to ensure fast food workers know their rights.

Santa Clara County supervisors have plans to roll out a new program that aims to ensure fast food workers know their rights.

The Santa Clara Unified School District announced Thursday it appointed Damon J. Wright as the new superintendent.

A 13-year-old boy accused in the February fatal stabbing of another teen at Santana Row in San Jose appeared in juvenile court Thursday morning for a plea hearing, but the proceeding was continued.

A 13-year-old boy accused in the February fatal stabbing of another teen at Santana Row in San Jose is expected to enter a plea in the case Thursday morning in juvenile court. Bob Redell reports.

A 13-year-old boy accused in the February fatal stabbing of a teen at Santana Row appeared in court for a plea hearing but the case was continued.

Disgraced former San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres pleaded no contest Tuesday morning to charges of sex crimes with minors, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office. On the same day District 3 voters were electing his replacement on the city council. Bob Redell reports.

Disgraced former San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres pleaded no contest Tuesday morning to charges of sex crimes, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.

Tuesday marks the final day voters in San Jose’s District 3 can vote in a special election to decide who will replace disgraced former Councilman Omar Torres. Bob Redell reports.

The community of East San Jose has a new lifeline. As of Tuesday, Santa Clara County is officially taking over Regional Medical Center. Raj Mathai speaks with Dr. Yvonne Karanas on this.

Santa Clara County on Tuesday officially took over operations of San Jose’s Regional Medical Center. Marianne Favro reports.