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The County is aware of the issues that have arisen on Twitter and shares concerns about the increasing hateful rhetoric. However, as a government agency, we need to maintain our presence to share information with the public, especially if it can save lives during an emergency.
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The La Ofrenda Festival and Wellness Fair returns to downtown for its fourth year from 1 – 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. Enjoy food, live performances and more fun for the whole family. Avoid the hassle of finding parking and take the @VTA. laofrendafestival.com/.
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The @nwsbayarea predicts more rain today. Highways and roads may be slippery. Give yourself extra time for your commute, allow for more stopping time and never try to drive through flooded areas. Get more safety tips from @sccoem at oem.santaclaracounty.gov/dis….
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The County is helping Maria Catalán and dozens of other farmers implement climate-friendly agricultural practices through the Agricultural Resilience Incentive Grant Program. Read our story to learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/co…
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The Office of Communications and Public Affairs recently won three STAR Awards for its videos from @capiotweets! You find all our videos, stories and press releases on the County News Center at news.santaclaracounty.gov
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Thank you to the runners, volunteers and others who came out and supported this year’s Rise Up and Run! You helped raise money for people coming out of the justice system. If you missed the race, you can still donate at reentry.santaclaracounty.gov….
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The County is preparing for a strong El Nino, which will bring more significant rainfall and a greater risk for flooding. During Flood Preparedness Week, start planning for the upcoming winter. The @sccoem has developed a tool kit to help you at oem.santaclaracounty.gov/dis….
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Celebrate Filipino American History Month with us at a community event on Oct. 21! Hear from leaders in health care and tech, enjoy cultural performances, and connect with community partners. Learn more about the free event and register at news.santaclaracounty.gov/fi…
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Happy Anniversary to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library! It’s been one year since it was introduced in @sccld libraries. To celebrate the occasion, the system started a goal to enroll every child age 0-5 so they too can experience the gift of reading. sccld.org/imaginationlibrary….
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Join the Board of Supervisors for the regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in person in the Board Chambers at 70 W. Hedding St. in San José, or online at youtube.com/@sccgovchambers8……. See the full agenda with Zoom instructions at sccgov.iqm2.com/citizens/def….
County Supervisors meeting in session. Text: Board of Supervisors Special Meeting, Tuesday, October 20 at 9:30 a.m. In-person in the Board Chambers at 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose. Stream on SCC Chambers on YouTube.

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“With survivors, always.” That is the theme of this year’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The County is committed to supporting victims and addressing issues related to preventing domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking. desj.santaclaracounty.gov/og….
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You don’t want to miss the final Senior Safari at Happy Hollow Zoo next Thursday, Oct. 22. At 9 a.m., people over the age of 50 get in free to enjoy coffee, meet fellow community members, visit the animals, find resources and more. Get details at happyhollow.org/seniorsafari….
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Join the Fall Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the County Administration building at 70 W. Hedding St., San José. Speak with hiring managers, learn about benefits, connect with services and programs, and more. Register at bit.ly/Fall26fb.
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The County is updating its rural zoning regulations to help protect agricultural lands, support agricultural businesses, and provide clearer rules governing land uses. Join us at one of several workshops to find out more and share your ideas. Learn more at plandev.santaclaracounty.gov…
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Kayaking in Alviso Bay, free pumpkins for kids, a resource fair and lots of family activities await you at the annual Day on the Bay! Join @sccparks, County departments and community members from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Alviso Marina County Park. See you there!
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The County just took 1st place in the national GovX Awards for “Overall County Government Experience” thanks to our new santaclaracounty.gov portal w/simplified navigation, full accessibility and user-friendly support for our 1.9M residents. More at news.santaclaracounty.gov/co…
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Tomorrow, Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m. is the annual Great California Shakeout. We live within a 10-mile radius of a major fault line. @sccoem has created actionable steps to ensure you are earthquake ready. Learn how to plan to keep you and your family safe at oem.santaclaracounty.gov/dis….
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The 7th annual Santa Clara County LGBTQ+ Summit brought powerful voices spanning five decades together to share history, identity & advocacy, with a theme of “Bridging Generations Through Advocacy.” Read about it at news.santaclaracounty.gov/co…. @SCCOE
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The County and partners celebrated the grand opening Tuesday of 176-unit affordable housing development in Sunnyvale that’s located a stone’s throw from the Lawrence Caltrain Station. Learn more at news.santaclaracounty.gov/co…
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Happy Indigenous People’s Day! We honor the traditions, history, and culture of people native to this land.
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If you have children struggling with their homework this semester, the @sccld is offering homework help sessions to kids in grades K-6. Hours are in the afternoon after school. No appointments are needed. Find times and locations at sccld.org/homework-help-tuto….
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