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Bill Wilson Center Events Promote National Homeless & Runaway Prevention Month
November is National Homeless & Runaway Prevention Month and Santa Clara County is not immune to the reality of this issue. You can make a difference this month by taking an active role at a pair of National Homeless & Runaway Prevention Month events in the South Bay.
Real Estate Firm Kennedy Wilson Adds Another Huge San Jose Campus to Its Portfolio
The global investment company snapped up five single-story R&D buildings and a two-story office in south San Jose.
Former SCC Supervisor Susie Wilson, a Trailblazer in Silicon Valley Politics, Dies at 90
Susanne Boothe Wilson, who dedicated her life to public service, died in her San Jose home after a months-long battle with cancer.
Demotion Over Hateful Texts Moves to Center Stage in Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Race
A powerful union leader violated agency policies by failing to report hate speech—and the former undersheriff leapt to his defense.
Beall Bill Could Extend Protections for Child Victims of Sexual Abuse
A bill landed on Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk Friday that would give victims of childhood sexual abuse a longer window to sue private organizations that employed their abusers. Senate Bill 131, authored by State Sen. Jim Beall (D-San Jose), passed the Assembly Wednesday and then the state Senate with a 21-8 vote Friday. Brown has less than a month to sign the bill into law.
Behind the Scenes at the Receiving Center for Neglected, Abused Children
The Juvenile Justice Commission released a distressing report last week on the newly opened county receiving center for neglected and abused children. Sparky Harlan says the inspection was done just days after the center opened, and while they’re were some extenuating circumstances on relocating the children, most if not all of the issues have since been corrected.
Airbnb Teams Up with San Jose State, City to Offer Free Lodging to Homeless College Students
The short-term rental company’s initiative comes as part of a partnership with the city of San Jose, SJSU and the Bill Wilson Center.
SJ Poised to Renew Contracts with Homeless Service Providers
Up for consideration are grants that would fund PATH, the Bill Wilson Center and a mobile hygiene program called Dignity on Wheels.
A Wishlist for Addressing Youth Homelessness in Santa Clara County
The beginning of the New Year is a time for resolutions and “Top Ten” wishlists. This is my Bill Wilson Center wish list for addressing some of the major issues around homelessness for our youth.
RDA Clawback Imperils Important Projects
Last week, I attended the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency Successor Oversight Board for the City of Santa Clara. I urged the group to reject the California Finance Department’s move to “clawback” $1.25 million from Bill Wilson Center’s Peacock Commons housing project.
Legislation Will Help Foster Youth
Editor’s Note: Sparky Harlan, Executive Director/CEO at Bill Wilson Center, is a new columnist for San Jose Inside. She is a nationally recognized advocate for youth in foster care and in the juvenile justice system, as well as homeless and runaway youth.
Last week, Governor Jerry Brown signed a flurry of bills. One that missed the media’s attention was AB 194, authored by our own assemblyman, Jim Beall. As legislation goes, this was a simple bill—youth aging out of foster care (ages 18-24) will now have priority to register for classes in state community colleges and universities. There was no opposition to the bill.
Santa Clara County Expands Mental Health Services for All Workers
The countywide benefit was created in response to a 2022 proposal calling for the formation of a program to support employees at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center who had been on the frontlines of the Covid pandemic.
San Jose State Student Homeless Alliance Wants Papazian to Keep Her 2020 Promises
At San Jose State University, roughly 13 percent or more than 4,000 students experience homelessness within a year, according to a 2019 California State University report.
Silicon Valley Coronavirus Updates: March 13, 2020
All this pandemic news is overwhelming. We’ll do our best to keep you up to date on how COVID-19 is impacting life in Santa Clara County.
County Vows to House 100 College Students in 100 Days
The 100-student, 100-day pledge coincides with a new survey that shows an uptick in the number of homeless college students.