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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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Daily Summary
2026-09-08

Roads Commission has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-14

The Roads Commission will meet on September 14, 2026, with agenda topics including elections and governance. This meeting is a key upcoming county decision point where residents can follow discussions related to local road management and governance issues.

Also on September 14, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, Child Abuse Prevention Council, and Behavioral Health Board will hold meetings, marking a busy day for county governance. Recent local news reported the Uvas Fire in Santa Clara County on September 6, highlighting ongoing public safety concerns. Residents should watch these meetings for updates on county policies and services, especially as the Board of Supervisors continues its regular sessions on September 14 and 15. These gatherings will address a range of countywide issues including governance, health, and child welfare.

News: Breaking: Uvas Fire reported in Santa Clara County on Sep. 6 - Fresno BeeMeeting: Roads Commission • Roads CommissionMeeting: Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors • Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting: Presentations and Closed SessionMeeting: Child Abuse Prevention Council • Child Abuse Prevention Council
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Transportation & Transit Future (VTA)
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The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is navigating a dual mandate — running a regional transit system while developing affordable housing on underutilized land near stations. Ten VTA projects currently in active developmen…
Federal Funding Threats to County Services
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The county is confronting $70 million in anticipated lost federal funding it will need to backfill, with the Office of Supportive Housing facing the largest losses of $29 million. Federal Medi-Cal cuts are driving multiple departmental sho…
Mental Health Services Budget Crisis
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The Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department is facing a $100 million deficit for fiscal year 2026–27, driven by federal Medi-Cal cuts triggered by H.R. 1, changes in state funding, the end of one-time COVID-19 dollars, and…

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11/3/2026 November 3, 2026 California General Election
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Board of Directors, District CBoard of Directors, District DBoard of Directors, District EBoard of Directors, Division 1Board of Directors, Division 3
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ACA 20: Save for California's Future ActACA 22: Local taxes: limitationAuthorizes bonds for immunology researchCreates loan program for middle-income buyers of qualified new homesEstablishes additional voter identification and citizenship verification requirements

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
10/7/2026 • 01:30 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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Child Abuse Prevention Council
10/7/2026 • 02:00 PM
Child Abuse Prevention Council
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
10/7/2026 • 04:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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Assessment Appeals
10/7/2026 • 09:00 AM
Assessment Appeals
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Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission
10/8/2026 • 01:30 PM
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission
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After years of lagging reforms, new agreement sets deadlines for Santa Clara County jail care - The Mercury News
Google Santa Clara • 2026-09-08
After years of lagging reforms, new agreement sets deadlines for Santa Clara County jail care The Mercury News
Santa Clara County nearly tripled child removals. Is fear driving the decisions? - East Bay Times
Google San Jose • 2026-09-07
Santa Clara County nearly tripled child removals. Is fear driving the decisions? East Bay Times
Santa Clara County nearly tripled child removals. Is fear driving the decisions? - The Mercury News
Google Santa Clara • 2026-09-07
Santa Clara County nearly tripled child removals. Is fear driving the decisions? The Mercury News
Breaking: Uvas Fire reported in Santa Clara County on Sep. 6 - Fresno Bee
Google Campbell • 2026-09-06
Breaking: Uvas Fire reported in Santa Clara County on Sep. 6 Fresno Bee
Breaking: Uvas Fire reported in Santa Clara County on Sep. 6 - San Luis Obispo Tribune
Google Gilroy • 2026-09-06
Breaking: Uvas Fire reported in Santa Clara County on Sep. 6 San Luis Obispo Tribune
Breaking: Uvas Fire reported in Santa Clara County on Sep. 6 - Sacramento Bee
Google Palo Alto • 2026-09-06
Breaking: Uvas Fire reported in Santa Clara County on Sep. 6 Sacramento Bee
Breaking: Uvas Fire reported in Santa Clara County on Sep. 6 - Merced Sun-Star
Google Santa Clara • 2026-09-06
Breaking: Uvas Fire reported in Santa Clara County on Sep. 6 Merced Sun-Star
Sutter Health invests in healthcare education in Santa Clara County - East Bay Times
Google Santa Clara • 2026-09-06
Sutter Health invests in healthcare education in Santa Clara County East Bay Times

Budget Snapshot

Current budget status for this county.
Santa Clara County Budget
FY 2026-27 recommended budget
Recommended budget available online: May 1, 2026
Budget workshops: May 11-13, 2026
Budget hearings / Board consideration: June 15, 16, and 18, 2026
Adopted budget available online: October 2, 2026
This figure reflects Santa Clara County's FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget and may change during Board adoption. Detailed budget-unit comparison rows still reflect the previously imported FY 2025-2026 recommended/adopted tables until the full FY 2026-2027 import is refreshed.
FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget
$14.7B
Projected Budget Gap
$787M