https://youtu.be/FUWcLxcpd6E Native birds of prey showcased at Calero County Park The first “raptor encounter” to be jointly hosted by Santa Clara County Parks and the Peninsula Open Space Trust could scarcely have been more perfect — especially if you like surprises. Mostly sunny afternoon skies and mild temperatures greeted the estimated 250 people who showed...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgBn3s7fQNE Santa Clara County symposium fights culture of silence Each year more than 200 people in Santa Clara County are charged with child molestation, and prosecutors know that the actual number of people who are molesting children in the county is much, much greater. “Research has shown that fewer than 10% of child victims actually...

Defensible space is key Visit County Fire’s wildfire preparations page, Ready, Set Go! Need help getting ready? The FireSafe Council of Santa Clara County has resources. Interview with Santa Clara County Fire Chief Tony Bowden

Regular visitors can’t get enough The Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department has long sensed that park users are pretty happy with their experiences. Now there’s fresh data to prove it. The department recently issued the results of its 2018 visitor survey — the second it has ever done — and found that its...

Former Santa Clara County Supervisor Ken Yeager’s discusses his two new booklets covering the local histories of HIV/AIDS, the struggle of the LGBTQ community — and where they’re headed. Access to “Battle Against HIV/AIDs”https://bit.ly/2XqM2cB ” The Long struggle for LGBTQ Equality in Santa Clara County” https://bit.ly/2ZuvHWi For more information Visit: www.baymecfoundation.org To sign up for...

 Counties put heads together ahead of 2020 Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian recently convened up to 150 people from around the state to talk about the many 21st-century election security challenges California’s 58 counties confront with less than a year before the state’s 2020 presidential election primary. Reports of Russian interference in the 2016...