artificial turf, Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County officials talking tough on artificial turf; supervisors set to consider ban
SANTA CLARA COUNTY is preparing to ban artificial turf on all county-owned property, citing health and environmental concerns. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will vote on a policy limiting the use of artificial turf at its Tuesday meeting.
Santa Clara County supervisors to vote on artificial turf ban
A battle is brewing over artificial turf in the South Bay, but a decision by county leaders will have to wait until next year.
Santa Clara County considers artificial turf ban again
Some Santa Clara County leaders are looking to ban artificial turf as they believe natural grass fields are physically and medically safer.
Santa Clara County weighs banning plastics in construction of athletic fields
A Santa Clara County supervisor will introduce an ordinance on Tuesday that would ban the use of plastics in the construction of athletic fields at county-owned sites
Artificial turf opponents rally ahead of vote on controversial Santa Clara County ban
Only a handful of locations in the county would be affected, including the Twin Creeks Sports Complex in Sunnyvale and a private school currently leasing county land. The ban could also impact the San Jose Earthquakes’ plan to build artificial turf soccer fields at the county fairgrounds.
Santa Clara County ends Cal Fire contract for rural communities
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted to end a contract with Cal Fire and place fire service in that part of the county under direct county control.
Santa Clara County prepares for heated debate over banning of plastic turf at sports fields
A Santa Clara County supervisors plans to introduce an ordinance, on Tuesday, that would ban the use of synthetic or plastic turf at all county-owned parks and facilities. Otto Lee site health risks associated with the plastic turf.
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Santa Clara County housing plans approved by state
Santa Clara County’s state-mandated housing plans have been approved — nearly two years after the deadline.
Santa Ana street was ‘personal race track’ for man accused of killing OC Register editor, prosecutor says
An accused street racer on Tuesday, Jan. 28, became the second driver to go on trial for the Santa Ana crash that killed an ...
Santa Clara County is close to finalizing its housing element, but the delay could create long-term impacts
Nearly two years after the state’s deadline, Santa Clara County is close to finalizing plans for its future housing goals, ...
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Santa Clara County Social Workers Demand More Staffing, Support in Troubled Agency
Chronic understaffing, unsustainable caseloads and burnout are jeopardizing the safety of children and families, say social ...
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Santa Clara County model public defender program on thin ice
For years, a unique team of public defenders brought Santa Clara County national recognition for keeping poor people with ...
Santa Clara County ready to approve plan for 3,100 homes years late
Two years after it missed its deadline, Santa Clara County is poised to finalize plans to build 3,125 homes over the next six ...
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Santa Clara County Animal Services Center Goes Green with Dual-Purpose Solar Panels Providing Power and Shade
Santa Clara County's Animal Services Center now features solar panels that provide shade for goats and power for the shelter.
Santa Cruz County businesses can sign up to be vendors at Super Bowl LX
The Bay Area Host Committee, a nonprofit corporation focused on bringing major sporting events to the Bay Area, with Santa ...