Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County is a jurisdiction of 1.9 million anchoring Silicon Valley — governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors delivering public health, social services, courts, and regional infrastructure across 15 cities from Palo Alto to Gilroy.

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Peninsula Open Space Trust has purchased Monterey Pondside, a 15-acre agricultural property in North Coyote Valley, for $2.5 million. This acquisition secures a vital wildlife corridor in south Santa Clara County, supporting local habitat connectivity and conservation efforts.

Separately, Santa Clara County is intensifying enforcement against properties with overgrown vegetation to reduce fire risks, with weekly inspections by the county’s Weed Abatement Program. Other recent coverage highlights ongoing budget challenges for county nonprofits amid federal funding cuts, and a $33.2 million CPUC grant awarded to expand broadband access to underserved homes and businesses. Residents should watch for further county actions addressing budget shortfalls and public safety measures related to vegetation management in the coming weeks.

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