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Only in Santa Clara County
by Only in San José
Welcome to Only in Santa Clara County (OSCC), a civic education podcast aim at demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County--ground zero of system change. Hosted by Ellina Yin.OSCC is the latest spin off Only in San José/OSJ, another civic education podcast that focuses on the City of San José. You can find Only in San José wherever you get your podcasts. We are an independent production of Only in San José, a Civic Education and Media Organization and are unaffiliated with the County of Santa Clara. Learn more: www.onlyinsj.org
Episodes
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Episode 21: Why YOU should apply to the Civil Grand Jury feat. Scott Duncan
Welcome to Only in Santa Clara County’s special series on the Civil Grand Jury and its role in our judicial branch and democracy at large. In this episode we are joined by the past Juror Scott Duncan who shares his experience serving on the CGJ and other volunteer opportunities. The Civil Grand...
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Episode 20: What to expect as a Civil Grand Juror feat. Cecilia Deck
Welcome to Only in Santa Clara County’s special series on the Civil Grand Jury and its role in our judicial branch and democracy at large. In this episode we are joined by the past Juror Cecilia Deck who shares her experience serving on the CGJ from a journalism and educator perspective. The…
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Episode 19: The Power of Public Service as a Civil Grand Juror feat. Dev Ghoshal
Welcome to Only in Santa Clara County’s special series on the Civil Grand Jury and its role in our judicial branch and democracy at large. In this episode we are joined by the past Juror Dev Ghoshal to listen to his first hand experience on serving various volunteer roles in our Court system. The...
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Episodes 18: How the Civil Grand Jury works feat. Britney Huelbig
Welcome to Only in Santa Clara County’s special series on the Civil Grand Jury and its role in our judicial branch and democracy at large. In this episode we are joined by the Deputy Manager for the Civil Grand Jury, Britney Huelbig for a deep dive into how the Civil Grand Jury works, its…
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Episode 17: Civil Grand Jury Intro feat. Honorable Judge Emede
Welcome to Only in Santa Clara County’s special series on the Civil Grand Jury and its role in our judicial branch and democracy at large. In this episode we are joined by the Honorable Judge Emede for an introduction into what the Civil Grand Jury is and its place within our government. The…
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Episode 16: 2025 Measure A Explained
Join host Ellina Yin and County Executive James R. Williams in conversation on the 2025 Measure A, a temporary Santa Clara County Sales Tax for the upcoming Special Election on November 4, 2025. Santa Clara County Residents will understand the why’s and how’s of this Measure as we dive into the...
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Episode 15: H.R.1 Impacts Explained
Join host Ellina Yin and County Executive James R. Williams to unpack what the newly passed H.R.1 means for Santa Clara County. This bill includes the most significant cuts in our nation’s history to Medicaid and food assistance — jeopardizing health care and food for millions of Americans. Learn...
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Episode 14: County Assessor Special Election
Join host Ellina Yin and Guest David Ginsborg, as we unpack the upcoming Special Election for Santa Clara County Assessor on November 4. This episode breaks down who’s running, what each candidate stands for, and why this often-overlooked office plays a critical role in how property taxes fund…
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Episode 13: County Assessor's Office with David Ginsborg
Join host Ellina Yin in conversation with the retired Deputy Assessor David Ginsborg to demystify how property taxes work—who determines property values, where those tax dollars go, and how assessments shape our local economy and public services. From understanding Prop 13 to uncovering how...
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Episode 12: The 2025 Silicon Valley Pain Index
Join host Ellina Yin and the team behind the Silicon Valley Pain Index (SVPI) for a deep dive into this year’s report. The Annual Silicon Valley Pain Index features new data that highlights the region’s persistent inequalities. The SVPI was originally inspired by Professor Bill Quigley's Katrina...
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Episodio 11 - La historia de la Red de Respuesta Rápida con Jesús Ruiz
En el Episodio 11, acompaña a la presentadora Elizabeth Marquez Bernardino y al invitado Jesús Ruiz Diego en un episodio especial sobre los orígenes de la Red de Respuesta Rápida y cómo ciudades y condados están apoyando esta respuesta comunitaria frente a los ataques ilegales contra miembros de...
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Episode 10 - The Rapid Response Network Story with Jesus Ruiz (Bonus)
In Episode 10, join host Ellina Yin and Guest Jesus Ruiz Diego for a bonus episode about the origin stories of the Rapid Response Network and how Cities and Counties are supporting this community led and driven response to the illegal attacks on our community members. This interview was recorded…
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Episode 9: Cities and Counties
In Episode 09 our Season Finale of our County Government 101 series, join host Ellina Yin and Guest Host Betty Duong for the season 1 finale episode wrapping up our County Government 101 series. In this last episode, we talk about how Cities and Counties can work together to tackle the tough...
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Episode 8: 2016 Measure A - Affordable Housing Bond
In Episode 08, join host Ellina Yin and Guest Host Betty Duong as they take a deep dive into how the County of Santa Clara Redefined their approach to Housing. In November 2016, Santa Clara County voters approved Measure A – the $950 million affordable housing bond. The housing bond provides the...
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Episode 7: The Vietnamese American Service Center is setting new standards of community care
In Episode 7, join host Ellina Yin and Guest Host Betty Duong as they dive into a first of its kind project for Santa Clara County, the Vietnamese American Service Center (VASC) where we will discuss how this project got started and where it is now. The VASC is located in the heart of Little…
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Episode 6: Office of Labor Standards Enforcement
In this Episode join Ellina Yin, Betty Duong, and Ruth Silver-Taube as they dive into the creation story of the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement. The County of Santa Clara’s Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) is committed to building a just and equitable community for all Santa…
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Episode 5: County Executive 101
In Episode 5, join host Ellina Yin and Guest Host Betty Duong as they dive into the Office of the County Executive provides support to the County's Board of Supervisors, the County's various organizations, and to the residents and businesses of the County of Santa Clara. The Office ensures the...
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Episode 4: County Board of Supervisors 101
In Episode 04, join host Ellina Yin and Guest Host Betty Duong as they dive into the Board of Supervisors—together we will learn their roles, responsibilities, and the importance of your vote for said elected officials. Guest Host: Betty Duong is currently Chief of Staff for the Santa Clara...
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Episode 3: County Budget 101
In Episode 03, join host Ellina Yin and Guest Host BettyDuong as they dive into the process of County Budget—together we will learn where the money comes from and the collective process of deciding how much and to which County Service or Department it should go. Guest Host: Betty Duong is...
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Episode 2: County Policy Process 101
In Episode 02, join host Ellina Yin and Guest Host Betty Duong as they dive into the process of County Policy–together we will learn the rules, guides, and how to’s of policy making in county government. Guest Host: Betty Duong is currently Chief of Staff for the Santa Clara County Board of...
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Episode 1: What is County Government with Betty Duong
In Episode 1, host Ellina Yin and guest host Betty Duong start off the series with an in-depth exploration of the roles and responsibilities of the County of Santa Clara within the local government ecosystem. In this episode, we will introduce Betty and her background and go into the County...
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Only in Santa Clara County Trailer
Welcome to “only in Santa Clara County,” a podcast aimed at demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in the County of Santa Clara County. Join host Ellina Yin and Season 1 Guest Host Betty Duong each week as they break down what the county does, how…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Only in Santa Clara County (OSCC), a civic education podcast aim at demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County--ground zero of system change. Hosted by Ellina Yin.OSCC is the latest spin off Only in San José/OSJ, another civic education podcast that focuses on the City of San José. You can find Only in San José wherever you get your podcasts. We are an independent production of Only in San José, a Civic Education and Media Organization and are unaffiliated with the County of Santa Clara. Learn more: www.onlyinsj.org
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Welcome to Only in Santa Clara County (OSCC), a civic education podcast aim at demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County--ground zero of system change. Hosted by Ellina Yin.OSCC is the latest spin off Only in San José/OSJ, another...
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