Tensions between the county and a local nurses union hit a flash point today, when the union called a one-day strike at two local hospitals.

The hospitals acquired by the county this month offer new stability, but they also come with a hefty price tag for local taxpayers.

There will be no court hearing of a request by AG Xavier Becerra's motion to block the sale of the two local hospitals.

New labor conflicts have intensified an already boiling controversy over Santa Clara county’s purchase of two failing hospitals.

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is making one last attempt to block the sale of O’Connor and Saint Louise hospitals.

Local officials accused the attorney general of engaging in political posturing, with no concern for health care needs of Santa Clara County.

State Attorney General Xavier Becerra rejected an appeal from Santa Clara County to keep St. Louise and O'Connor hospitals open.

The California Department of Justice is trying to block the sale of O’Connor and St Louise hospitals to Santa Clara County.

In St. Louise, Santa Clara County will acquire a dedicated, quality staff providing adequate care, according to a court-ordered evaluation.

Santa Clara County emerged as the sole bidder for O’Connor and Saint Louise hospitals, clearing the way for it to buy the two hospitals.