Santa Clara County is celebrating a decade of providing services to LGBTQ+ residents through an official department. The...
Santos: Cleaner creeks, safer waterways — protecting our resources is working
In November 2024, the Valley Water board of directors approved the Water Resources Protection Zones Ordinance to address the environmental and safety issues from encampments along Valley Water waterways and facilities. We understood that there wouldn’t be an easy fix, but our progress over the past year shows that a coordinated approach can bring real results. Valley Water’s mission is to provide safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy. Protecting our creeks, waterways, wildlife and public infrastructure is key to that mission. Since adopting the ordinance, Valley Water has seen significant improvements across the county. One major...
