With all due respect to Kermit the Frog, time has proved the adorable amphibian wrong. Contrary to the Muppet’s memorable lamentation in 1970, it’s actually pretty easy being green nowadays. To be fair, when Kermit sang about how “it isn’t easy bein’ green,” he was referring to what he saw as his unremarkable skin color,…
Santa Clara County, Parks, Events, Transportation
Santa Clara County Loves Earth Day
This past Sunday, on April 22nd, Earth Day was celebrated by over 160 countries across the globe, all promising to be more conscious about how they treat our planet. Santa Clara County residents had a host of Earth Day activities to participate in, from a celebration of the County’s tree program in the Central Park…
Don't Miss, Santa Clara County, Art, Education, Libraries
Silicon Valley Reads 2018 Shines Spotlight on Caregiving
Silicon Valley Reads Silicon Valley Reads is an annual community program that engages the public in reading, thinking, and discussing a contemporary topic. This program is made possible by a partnership between the Santa Clara County Library District, the San Jose Public Library and the Santa Clara County Office of Education. This collaborative effort has…
Santa Clara County, Libraries
Meet Mighty Mike McGee, Santa Clara County’s Poet Laureate
Mighty Mike McGee- Santa Clara County’s Newest Poet Laureate It’s one of Mighty Mike McGee’s first appearances since being named Santa Clara County’s fifth poet laureate. He’s about to emcee his weekly Thursday night Live Lit poetry/literature-reading event at Caffe Frascati. If McGee thought he would attract a larger crowd than usual to the artsy…
Don't Miss, Santa Clara County, News
Santa Clara County Office of Women’s Policy Rides #MeToo Momentum
Women’s March San Jose and the Office of Women’s Policy The recent Women’s March and Rally in San Jose was a joyful celebration of women’s surging advocacy in the wake of the #MeToo movement, and a demand for concrete change. Santa Clara County has focused on the empowerment of women and girls for a very…
Santa Clara County, Public Health
Cold Weather Shelters Extend Their Availability by Two Months
For the first time, Santa Clara County’s two main dedicated cold weather shelters will be open for a full six months — up from four months in the past.
Santa Clara County, Fire, Video
County Emergency Services Ready for Any Disaster
The Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Services (OES) has the important responsibility of responding to natural and manmade disasters that have the potential of impacting the County’s nearly two-million residents.
Santa Clara County, Pets
Need a Companion? Visit County Animal Shelter
Santa Clara County Animal Shelter A cacophony of sounds greets visitors to the Santa Clara County animal shelter in San Martin. Whether it’s the eager barking of dogs, the tiny mewling of new kittens, or a child squealing with glee as he meets a new pet, the County shelter buzzes with life. That’s by design…
Santa Clara County, Education, Tech
County Library Helps Girls Break Tech Barriers
A class in computer coding just for girls should not sound out of the ordinary in Cupertino, a city that sits in the heart of Silicon Valley and whose test scores soar. Even here, computing is mostly a game for boys and men.
Santa Clara County, Health, Video
Heroes Run for VMC Kids
On a beautiful Fall morning in Cupertino — superheroes of all shapes, sizes and super powers gathered in support of one great event –The Annual Heroes Run sponsored by the Valley Medical Foundation and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department.
