Tag: santa clara county
Our community does value our youth
In January of 2011, I shared data from the Search Institute indicating that 35 percent of 4th to 6th graders in Santa Clara County felt the adults in their communities valued children and youth and only 18 percent of our middle and high school students felt valued by the adults in their communities. I urged community members, “let’s ask ourselves what we can do to build positive relationships with our youth.” I am very happy to report that many of our community members and organizations have answered the call.
Two letters: Writer’s issues oiver SEQ are with the county, and...
Letter writer’s issues are with the county, not the city of Morgan Hill
Three letters: Balancing agritourism with protecting environment, second hand smoke ordinance...
Supes must balance agritourism with protecting the environment
Calfire: Contract could save $800K per year
In less than a year the city of Morgan Hill hopes to sign with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection as its new fire and emergency medical services provider, in hopes of saving local taxpayers about $800,000 per year.
South County population rises
With a 1.7 percent population increase, Gilroy saw the the second highest growth rate in Santa Clara County in 2011, trumped only by Morgan Hill, according to the California Department of Finance.
Get County Parks involved in trail up El Toro
For more than two decades, hundreds of residents and avid hikers looked forward to the annual trek up El Toro mountain, known to longtime residents as Murphy’s Peak. But, the threat of a lawsuit has curtailed the hike for the second consecutive year.
March rains give boost to local water supply
Do we have enough water? As a board member for the Santa Clara Valley Water District, I can tell you the answer is complicated. The bad news is that this year is shaping up to be one of the driest to date. The good news is that thanks to last year’s heavy rains, our groundwater storage levels are normal. So, it is unlikely that the board will need to call for any mandatory water use reductions.
Sheriff’s department receives grant for DUI enforcement
The primary cause of deaths on local streets and highways remains drunken driving, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s office and the ‘Avoid the 13’ DUI Task Force will keep up with its DUI enforcement in the county as a result of a recent $101,500 grant awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety. The Sheriff’s office will administer the grant for the entire county on behalf of the Santa Clara County Police Chiefs’ Association.
Help make Santa Clara County healthier
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is launching the public process to create a new health element for the General Plan, beginning with three Healthy Communities Workshops April 12, 26 and 30, to seek ideas from the public. Many factors determine the well-being of a community. Access to healthy foods, green space, the ability to get around with or without a car, affordable housing and easy access to essential services all play a part. The county is considering how to make local communities healthier.
