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Fired County Director Continues to Game the System
If you're going to get fired, do it the John Vartanian way. The former Santa Clara County department head continues to enjoy the travel rewards he stole. Now he's also getting another five-figure paycheck.
County Calls for Post-Election Manual Tally, Not a Full Recount
County Executive Jeff Smith announced Friday that the Registrar of Voters will conduct a post-election manual tally of 1 percent of precincts to ensure the accuracy of electronic vote scanners. The recount is not related to any particular local race, he noted in a statement, but it offers a last-gasp hope to candidates who trail by close margins.
Slow County Election Results to Continue Until at Least 2017
Silicon Valley may be home base to many of the world’s most celebrated technical disruptors, but it also holds the dubious distinction of using a voting system that, to be kind, is, well, not exactly state of the art. And to the chagrin of many, it's not going to get better any time soon.
Santa Cruz Creates a Smart Approach for Water Conservation
While Silicon Valley copes with its dependence on imported water, our neighbors in Santa Cruz are striving to rely entirely on their local water supply.
Top-Level County Official Fired for Skimming Travel Rewards
Santa Clara County announced that it "released" John Vartanian from his position of director of the Department of Child Support Services.
A Tale of Two Cities: Santa Clara and Cupertino
The city of Santa Clara’s success is largely due to its political leadership. Elected leaders in Cupertino, on the other hand, have been an embarrassment, and none of those incumbents should be allowed to return to office.
Big Bucks Spent in Santa Clara Valley Water District Race
One of the most overlooked races this election cycle focuses on one of our most precious resources: water. Gary Kremen, founder of Match.com, has taken the fight to enviro nerd Brian Schmidt, the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s North County trustee. And it’s getting expensive.
Measure A Money Funds Clinic in Another County
Through some misguided accounting, a health nonprofit has funneled Santa Clara County taxpayer money to subsidize a clinic in another jurisdiction.
Chris Stampolis Should Resign from Santa Clara Unified
Videotape evidence appears to show Chris Stampolis, a Santa Clara County Unified School District board member, forming his hand in the shape of the gun and aiming it at a school principal.
County Releases Restaurant Grades; 20 Places Got Shut Down
The county launched its new restaurant grading system, giving foodies some useful insight on where to eat—while also noting a few places that had issues, unless you enjoy food prepped in "vermin"-infested kitchens.
County Public Guardian Put on Leave, Escorted out of Building
A high-ranking Santa Clara County official was placed on paid leave Thursday in the wake of a report that pointed to widespread dysfunction under his watch. Don Moody, the public administrator/guardian/conservator, was escorted out of his office, sources tell San Jose Inside.
County Might Find New Ambulance Provider in 2 Years
Santa Clara County will ride out the contract with its dysfunctional ambulance service provider before deciding whether to renew it or go out to bid for a replacement.
County Official Investigated for ‘Inappropriate Travel Payment’
The head of Santa Clara County's Department of Child Support Services was placed on paid leave after reports that he used personal charge cards to rack up rewards and frequent flier miles from county business trips.
County Seeks More Financial Control of Rural/Metro
Santa Clara County wants greater financial control of its embattled EMT service provider, Rural/Metro.
County Holds Forums about Cost of Living in Silicon Valley
Santa Clara County's Office of Human Relations is inviting public testimony about the cost of living in Silicon Valley.
