SCCNewsBeat

Bringing you news from the County of Santa Clara.

[SCCNewsBeat @SCCNewsBeat]

Check out the cutie-pies in this video we made at the Santa Clara County animal shelter! Bonus: The dogs and cats looking for a forever home for the holidays are pretty cute, too! The animals are available for adoption for a deeply discounted $20. https://t.co/bpM0SZUaPQ

[SCCNewsBeat @SCCNewsBeat]

Still looking for some last-minute #Valentine's Day activities for you and your lover? #SCCNewsbeat has you covered! Watch our video and don't forget to like and retweet for others who may need some help! 🎁💘 https://t.co/zx4aHP3QWe

[SCCNewsBeat @SCCNewsBeat]

"Destiny Re-Entry: Acceptance And Love On The Outside": A convicted felon’s life of faith, failure and resilience. Watch our latest video about Alex Senegal Jr., who served time for trying to kill a peace officer.

➡️ https://t.co/adhSJDcwyQ

[Sam Liccardo @sliccardo]

Congratulations to our newest Councilmembers @MayaEsparza3 & Pam Foley — welcome to City Hall!

[Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management @SCCOEM]

We are expecting extended rain beginning Sunday, January 13. The rain, along with cold temperatures, puts many people at risk for serious health conditions, including hypothermia. Click here for warming centers locations: https://t.co/5tk4IZKApg

[Sunnyvale DPS @SunnyvaleDPS]

Please help us locate Ronald Sandberg.
Mr. Sandberg was last known to be wearing a tan wide brimmed canvass hat, black leather jacket, blue Levi's jeans, navy blue flannel, black shoes. He wears glasses and is clean shaven. If you see Mr. Sandberg please call 408-730-7180.

[SCCNewsBeat @SCCNewsBeat]

"The #CountyofSantaClara actually does better than most national metrics," says Dr. Sarah Lewis, "and how we take care of people living with #HIV and protect people living with HIV." #WorldAIDSDay2018

https://t.co/mEW9L7Z2AR

[Drew Tuma @DrewTumaABC7]

Oakland Unified School District will be CLOSED Friday due to the Air Quality

[SCCNewsBeat @SCCNewsBeat]

Have you thanked your local #librarian recently? How about for turning down a grant to defend YOUR rights to privacy? ...No? Then let us tell you about #SantaClaraCounty librarian Nancy Howe 📙✔️ #ZoiaHornAward

Watch our latest story here ➡️ https://t.co/uDTSn73ybv

[SCCNewsBeat @SCCNewsBeat]

Save the date! Pumpkins in the Park, our annual, family-friendly harvest festival, returns to Discovery Meadow on Saturday, October 13th from 10 am to 4 pm. Free admission! https://t.co/ouLMbjcpOq

(photo via Guadalupe River Park Conservancy)

[Office of Women's Policy @sccwomenspolicy]

The 25th Annual @SCCgov Domestic Violence Conference is on October 5th. Get your tickets today! https://t.co/zfYulh4JeU

[SCCNewsBeat @SCCNewsBeat]

Chris Wilder, CEO of @vmcfoundation and his team recently achieved full accreditation for nonprofit ethics from the Standards for Excellence Institute in Baltimore, making VMC the first US Hospital to receive the title. https://t.co/gc89bpwawd …

[SCCNewsBeat @SCCNewsBeat]

🌻🌽The Fourth Annual Harvest Festival is Saturday, October 6th! Celebrate the beginning of Fall with local art, farm animals, the pumpkin patch, fresh produce and more! Mark your calendars because admission is FREE! 🍁🎃

[SCCNewsBeat @SCCNewsBeat]

Nature Education for All! Check out natural and cultural awareness and conservancy programs through The Guadalupe River Park Conservancy!

➡ https://t.co/Das6pwrXhK

(photo via Guadalupe River Park Conservancy)

[SCCNewsBeat @SCCNewsBeat]

Santa Clara County: New Villas on the Park will offer on-site services to help residents transition from homelessness to living in a supportive community.

➡ https://t.co/1nM62I022N…/Pa…/villasontheparkcelebration.aspx

[SCCNewsBeat @SCCNewsBeat]

Looking for some volunteer experience? Santa Clara County Parks is looking for some campsite helpers! Check the link to learn more about #SCCVolunteer opportunities:

➡ https://t.co/NeYPRqk99w

[SCCNewsBeat @SCCNewsBeat]

We might need their help someday. We're all in this thing together.

[Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management @SCCOEM]

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services deploys Emergency Managers from San Francisco and Santa Clara Counties for Hurricane Florence - https://t.co/IyzM6usIOv. Pre-deployment photo of Santa Clara County team with Dana Reed, Director of Emergency Mgmt (at far left)

[SCCNewsBeat @SCCNewsBeat]

Are you a First-Time Homebuyer looking for assistance? The Board recently approved $25 million of 2016’s Measure A to finance a new, first-time homebuyer down payment loan program! 🏡✔

➡ https://t.co/1nM62I022N…/…/firsttimehomebuyerassistance.aspx

[SCCNewsBeat @SCCNewsBeat]

Join millions of Americans in removing litter from our waterways! Gloves and pick ups provided, you just need water, sunscreen, and a friend! Learn more at https://t.co/PzZv9NwqL2! 🌎🌊

[SCCNewsBeat @SCCNewsBeat]

Santa Clara County has teamed up with Al Gore’s The Climate Reality Project to engage with other counties in the County Climate Coalition to uphold the Government’s promise to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

➡ https://t.co/1nM62I022N…/n…/Pages/climaterealityproject.aspx