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Santa Clara County supervisors plan to discuss how to spend nearly $50 million in opioid settlement cash on Sept. 12, 2023. Embarcadero Media file photo by Magali Gauthier.

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Meet the District 5 candidates looking to fill a seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors

by Emily MargarettenJanuary 18, 2024 3:02 pmJanuary 22, 2024 4:30 pm

With the election less than two months away, the slate of candidates is now set for those seeking to represent District 5 on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, a total of five now vying for votes in the North County.

Corey Lafayette, 53, says he is touched by the amount of support he received during his eviction case. Nov. 20, 2023. Photo by Manuel Orbegozo for CalMatters.

Courts, Housing, News, Peninsula, Poverty, Social Services, State

As California evictions boom, whether tenants get lawyers depends on where they live

by Felicia MelloJanuary 12, 2024 9:26 am

Alameda County, Community, Dublin, Health, News, Peninsula, San Mateo County, Seniors, Social Services, Tri-Valley

Hope Hospice merging with two other Bay Area hospice organizations

by Christian TrujanoDecember 1, 2023 9:31 am

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The Almanac launches annual Holiday Fund campaign with $300K goal

by Almanac staffNovember 10, 2023 9:27 am

Construction equipment is visible at the site where Homekey Palo Alto will be built along San Antonio Road in Palo Alto on Oct. 31, 2023. Photo by Magali Gauthier.

City Government, Housing, Mountain View, News, Palo Alto, Poverty, Social Services

Palo Alto launches construction on transitional housing in the Baylands

by Gennady SheynerNovember 1, 2023 10:21 am

JP Killmond stands with his completed Eagle Scout project, a set of eight Knox Box planters designed to help local seniors receive wellness checks in their homes. Courtesy Jon Johnston.

Atherton, East Palo Alto, Fire/Wildfire, Health Care, Menlo Park, News, Social Services, Youth

Local teen’s Eagle Scout project helps firefighters check on seniors — without knocking down the door

by Malea MartinJuly 26, 2023 9:13 am

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