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Santa Clara County has largely been spared some of the worst effects from California’s increasingly destructive fire season over the years. But local fire officials say that likely won’t last forever. Factors such as elevation, weather and luck have typically experienced Santa Clara County from experiencing large blazes seen elsewhere throughout the state. Though that...
Santa Clara County proceeds with controversial mental health treatment law
Santa Clara County is moving forward with implementing a controversial law that allows authorities to order psychiatric treatment for people with serious mental illness. The county Board of Supervisors gave the Behavioral Health Services Department the go-ahead at the end of August to begin hiring staff who will work in a Laura’s Law assisted outpatient...
UPDATE: Santa Clara County approves more funding for Afghan war refugees
Hundreds of Afghan war refugees are expected to settle in Santa Clara County in the next year. County officials want to help make that transition more comfortable. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $1 million of increased funding on Tuesday for organizations that help refugees resettle in the region. Much of the...