Press Releases
Homestead Safe Routes to School moves forward
At Supervisor Simitian’s last Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board reconfirmed its commitment to Simitian’s Homestead Safe Routes to School Improvements Project. A referral by Simitian and Supervisor Otto Lee asked the County to include the project in its legislative platform, continue to work with Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to further the project’s development, and provide biannual reports on the status of the project.
North County affordable housing gets a boost
Affordable housing in the North County is receiving a boost. At the December 10 Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board approved an additional allocation to support the El Camino Real Multifamily Project housing development. That same week, Los Altos’ affordable housing development at 330 Distel Circle received $10,431,853 in state low-income housing tax credits from the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, chaired by State Treasurer Fiona Ma.
Supervisors boost College of Adaptive Arts with grants funding for technology
Supervisors boost College of Adaptive Arts with grants funding for technology
County to improve access to MedAssist: relief from the high cost of life-saving drugs
County to improve access to MedAssist: relief from the high cost of life-saving drugs
County funds boost Palo Alto Museum’s preservation efforts
Santa Clara County has awarded the Palo Alto Museum a grant to support its work to archive, digitize, and store records.
County streamlines Loma Prieta Community Center Project
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a request from the Loma Prieta Joint Union School District that was advanced by Supervisor Joe Simitian that streamlines restoration of the permanent Loma Prieta Community Center.
Mental health access for older adults grows
Seven strategies to expand mental health access and support for older adults shared with the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. The development of metrics to gauge the success/effectiveness of these strategies to be included in a future quarterly report.
Mountain View Cold Weather Shelter open through mid-April
Santa Clara County’s Mountain View Cold Weather Shelter Program extends its service season through mid-April. In addition to shelter beds, the program also provides meals, laundry, showers, and case management for community members who are unhoused.
County funding supports high school artists exhibition and education program
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) will be conducting greater outreach to students attending lower income Title I schools to encourage participation in ArtNow, an annual juried Santa Clara County high school art exhibition and educational program, thanks to a grant from Santa Clara County.
County supports student initiatives at Mountain View Los Altos High School District
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal by County Supervisor Joe Simitian to provide funding to the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District. The grant is for a student leadership academy and student-run clothing closet at Alta Vista High School in Mountain View.
