Valley Water's Board of Directors approves an ordinance to reduce encampments along waterways in Santa Clara County to protect the environment and public health, with enforcement beginning in 2025.

Santa Clara County's "Operation Second Chance" offers individuals with non-violent misdemeanor warrants the chance to receive a new court date without jail time in December.

San José partners with Pets for Patriots, waiving adoption fees for veterans and prioritizing overlooked shelter animals for them, highlighting mutual benefits.

The Prusch Farm Park Foundation in San Jose faces city eviction over a dispute involving fund allocation, sparking community backlash and raising issues about the city's engagement with community organizations.

A former San Jose hotel has been converted into supportive housing for the homeless, with funding from Project HomeKey and the city, as part of a larger plan for a mixed-income community.

The Santa Clara County Crop Report shows nursery crops and mushrooms as top productions but notes a decrease in mushroom value and climatic impacts on cherry yield, among technological advancements in agriculture.

Warren Upton, the last known survivor of the USS Utah from Pearl Harbor, celebrated his 105th birthday. He vividly recalls the 1941 attack and lives with memories of his wartime service.

Elmwood Correctional Campus opened a Goodwill store to teach incarcerated women retail skills, enhancing their job prospects and self-esteem. The partnership with Goodwill Silicon Valley offers a second chance post-release.

Amid high living costs, San Mateo County residents, including the elderly and farmworkers, increasingly rely on food banks, despite the area's wealth. The county allocated funds to Second Harvest to help those affected.

The Santa Clara County Board of Education voted 4-2 to terminate Superintendent Dr. Mary Ann Dewan's contract and appoint Dr. Jessica Bonduris as acting Superintendent amidst some controversy.

Santa Clara County celebrates the 50th anniversary of its Senior Nutrition Program, serving over 1.56 million meals annually and supporting social engagement for seniors.

A message in a bottle sent from Fiji by three friends from Sunnyvale, California was found eight years later by hikers in Australia, sparking an effort to reconnect with the original senders.

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office will launch Northern California's first law enforcement childcare center, aiming to support staff retention and attract new employees.