Only in Santa Clara County

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 Jury consists of 19 citizens who are volunteering from all over Santa Clara County for 1 year term of public service. As a member of the panel, they play a vital role in holding local government accountable, ensuring that public institutions operate fairly, transparently, and in the best interests of the people they serve. To learn more you can visit https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ, call 408-882-2721 or email [email protected].**The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is recruiting qualified applicants for the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury. Applications are due March 27, 2026, by 5 p.m., for the one-year term commencing July 1, 2026.Guest Bio: Scott Duncan is a thirty-year resident of Santa Clara County. Scott has managed three Silicon Valley high-tech companies and is now retired. Now he is now an active volunteer in civic activities, including 18 months as a member of the Civil Grand Jury.About Only in Santa Clara County (OSCC) is a civic education podcast aimed at demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County--ground zero of system change. OSCC is powered by Dreaming Collaborative, a civic non-profit working at the intersection of culture, technology, and civic life to reimagine the practice of democracy in local government. Visit www.dreamingcollaborative.org to learn more about our work. Support our work with a donation: https://www.dreamingcollaborative.org/donateResources:Civil Grand Jury Website: ⁠https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ⁠ Apply to the Civil Grand Jury: ⁠https://forms.office.com/g/Qv19z2Ny4g⁠ Past Civil Grand Jury Reports: ⁠https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ#GrandJuryReports⁠ Who can the Civil Grand Jury investigate in Santa Clara County: (a) All County of Santa Clara Government Operations (b) All Law Enforcement Agencies in Santa Clara County (c) All School Districts: ⁠⁠https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/school-districts⁠⁠  (d) All 15 cities in Santa Clara County: ⁠⁠https://santaclaralafco.org/cities-and-special-districts/cities-information⁠⁠  (e) All 26 Special District in Santa Clara County: ⁠⁠https://santaclaralafco.org/cities-and-special-districts/special-district-profiles⁠⁠ Submit a Confidential Complaint to the Civil Grand Jury: ⁠https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/divisions/civil-division/civil-grand-jury/civil-grand-jury-complaint-form⁠ Civil Grand Jury YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmNaolXvmnQ4FfFSjL1dARlsLiKQ-LLsd⁠ Civil Grand Jury Instagram @scccivilgrandjuryCalifornia Courts Self-Help: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/ Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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 Civil Grand Jury consists of 19 citizens who are volunteering from all over Santa Clara County for 1 year term of public service. As a member of the panel, they play a vital role in holding local government accountable, ensuring that public institutions operate fairly, transparently, and in the best interests of the people they serve. To learn more you can visit https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ, call 408-882-2721 or email [email protected].**The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is recruiting qualified applicants for the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury. Applications are due March 27, 2026, by 5 p.m., for the one-year term commencing July 1, 2026.Guest Bio: Cecilia Deck is a retired journalism educator and former journalist who has lived in San Jose for 30 years.About Only in Santa Clara County (OSCC) is a civic education podcast aimed at demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County--ground zero of system change. OSCC is powered by Dreaming Collaborative, a civic non-profit working at the intersection of culture, technology, and civic life to reimagine the practice of democracy in local government. Visit www.dreamingcollaborative.org to learn more about our work. Support our work with a donation: https://www.dreamingcollaborative.org/donateResources:Civil Grand Jury Website: ⁠https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ⁠ Apply to the Civil Grand Jury: ⁠https://forms.office.com/g/Qv19z2Ny4g⁠ Past Civil Grand Jury Reports: ⁠https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ#GrandJuryReports⁠ Who can the Civil Grand Jury investigate in Santa Clara County: (a) All County of Santa Clara Government Operations (b) All Law Enforcement Agencies in Santa Clara County (c) All School Districts: ⁠⁠https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/school-districts⁠⁠  (d) All 15 cities in Santa Clara County: ⁠⁠https://santaclaralafco.org/cities-and-special-districts/cities-information⁠⁠  (e) All 26 Special District in Santa Clara County: ⁠⁠https://santaclaralafco.org/cities-and-special-districts/special-district-profiles⁠⁠ Submit a Confidential Complaint to the Civil Grand Jury: ⁠https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/divisions/civil-division/civil-grand-jury/civil-grand-jury-complaint-form⁠ Civil Grand Jury YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmNaolXvmnQ4FfFSjL1dARlsLiKQ-LLsd⁠ Civil Grand Jury Instagram @scccivilgrandjuryCalifornia Courts Self-Help: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/ Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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 Civil Grand Jury consists of 19 citizens who are volunteering from all over Santa Clara County for 1 year term of public service. As a member of the panel, they play a vital role in holding local government accountable, ensuring that public institutions operate fairly, transparently, and in the best interests of the people they serve. To learn more you can visit https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ, call 408-882-2721 or email [email protected].**The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is recruiting qualified applicants for the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury. Applications are due March 27, 2026, by 5 p.m., for the one-year term commencing July 1, 2026.Guest Bio: Dev today serves as an investor and Board advisor  to several startups, as well as being involved in non-profits and community organizations.  With a career spanning Management Consulting, leadership roles in large technology companies, as well as helping build several startups, he brings a strong business and problem-solving experience. He has been active in Santa Clara County as a Civil Grand Juror as well as a Commissioner on the County's Juvenile Justice Commission. In his spare time, he loves reading and traveling, and lately has developed a passion for CrossFit and Open Water Swimming in the water around the Bay area. About Only in Santa Clara County (OSCC) is a civic education podcast aimed at demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County--ground zero of system change. OSCC is powered by Dreaming Collaborative, a civic non-profit working at the intersection of culture, technology, and civic life to reimagine the practice of democracy in local government. Visit www.dreamingcollaborative.org to learn more about our work. Support our work with a donation: https://www.dreamingcollaborative.org/donateResources:Civil Grand Jury Website: ⁠https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ⁠ Apply to the Civil Grand Jury: ⁠https://forms.office.com/g/Qv19z2Ny4g⁠ Past Civil Grand Jury Reports: ⁠https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ#GrandJuryReports⁠ Who can the Civil Grand Jury investigate in Santa Clara County: (a) All County of Santa Clara Government Operations (b) All Law Enforcement Agencies in Santa Clara County (c) All School Districts: ⁠⁠https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/school-districts⁠⁠  (d) All 15 cities in Santa Clara County: ⁠⁠https://santaclaralafco.org/cities-and-special-districts/cities-information⁠⁠  (e) All 26 Special District in Santa Clara County: ⁠⁠https://santaclaralafco.org/cities-and-special-districts/special-district-profiles⁠⁠ Submit a Confidential Complaint to the Civil Grand Jury: ⁠https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/divisions/civil-division/civil-grand-jury/civil-grand-jury-complaint-form⁠ Civil Grand Jury YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmNaolXvmnQ4FfFSjL1dARlsLiKQ-LLsd⁠ Civil Grand Jury Instagram @scccivilgrandjuryCalifornia Courts Self-Help: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/ Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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 selection process, and more.The Civil Grand Jury consists of 19 citizens who are volunteering from all over Santa Clara County for 1 year term of public service. As a member of the panel, they play a vital role in holding local government accountable, ensuring that public institutions operate fairly, transparently, and in the best interests of the people they serve. To learn more you can visit https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ, call 408-882-2721 or email [email protected].**The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is recruiting qualified applicants for the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury. Applications are due March 27, 2026, by 5 p.m., for the one-year term commencing July 1, 2026.Guest Bio: Britney Huelbig serves as the Deputy Manager for the Civil Grand Jury with the Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences, with a Criminal Justice concentration. Minored in Law and Society through the Political Science Department.About Only in Santa Clara County (OSCC) is a civic education podcast aimed at demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County--ground zero of system change. OSCC is powered by Dreaming Collaborative, a civic non-profit working at the intersection of culture, technology, and civic life to reimagine the practice of democracy in local government. Visit www.dreamingcollaborative.org to learn more about our work. Support our work with a donation: https://www.dreamingcollaborative.org/donateResources:Civil Grand Jury Website: ⁠https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ⁠ Apply to the Civil Grand Jury: ⁠https://forms.office.com/g/Qv19z2Ny4g⁠ Past Civil Grand Jury Reports: ⁠https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ#GrandJuryReports⁠ Who can the Civil Grand Jury investigate in Santa Clara County: (a) All County of Santa Clara Government Operations (b) All Law Enforcement Agencies in Santa Clara County (c) All School Districts: ⁠⁠https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/school-districts⁠⁠  (d) All 15 cities in Santa Clara County: ⁠⁠https://santaclaralafco.org/cities-and-special-districts/cities-information⁠⁠  (e) All 26 Special District in Santa Clara County: ⁠⁠https://santaclaralafco.org/cities-and-special-districts/special-district-profiles⁠⁠ Submit a Confidential Complaint to the Civil Grand Jury: ⁠https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/divisions/civil-division/civil-grand-jury/civil-grand-jury-complaint-form⁠ Civil Grand Jury YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmNaolXvmnQ4FfFSjL1dARlsLiKQ-LLsd⁠ Civil Grand Jury Instagram @scccivilgrandjuryMusic: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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 Civil Grand Jury consists of 19 citizens who are volunteering from all over Santa Clara County for 1 year term of public service. As a member of the panel, they play a vital role in holding local government accountable, ensuring that public institutions operate fairly, transparently, and in the best interests of the people they serve. To learn more you can visit https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ, call 408-882-2721 or email [email protected]**The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is recruiting qualified applicants for the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury. Applications are due March 27, 2026, by 5 p.m., for the one-year term commencing July 1, 2026.Guest Bio: Honorable Judge Emede assumed the role of Presiding Judge, on January 1, 2025. Appointed to the Santa Clara County Superior Court bench in December 2009, Judge Emede previously served in the Civil Division, the Criminal Domestic Violence Court, Provisional Remedies and Appellate Division, Probate Court, Family Court, and Misdemeanor Court. Judge Emede is a presenter at various judicial and continuing legal education seminars, and previously taught Community Property and Family Law at Santa Clara University School of Law.About Only in Santa Clara County (OSCC) is a civic education podcast aimed at demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County--ground zero of system change. OSCC is powered by Dreaming Collaborative, a civic non-profit working at the intersection of culture, technology, and civic life to reimagine the practice of democracy in local government. Visit www.dreamingcollaborative.org to learn more about our work. Support our work with a donation: https://www.dreamingcollaborative.org/donateResources:Civil Grand Jury Website: https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ Apply to the Civil Grand Jury: https://forms.office.com/g/Qv19z2Ny4g Past Civil Grand Jury Reports: https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ#GrandJuryReports Who can the Civil Grand Jury investigate in Santa Clara County: (a) All County of Santa Clara Government Operations (b) All Law Enforcement Agencies in Santa Clara County (c) All School Districts: ⁠https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/school-districts⁠  (d) All 15 cities in Santa Clara County: ⁠https://santaclaralafco.org/cities-and-special-districts/cities-information⁠  (e) All 26 Special District in Santa Clara County: ⁠https://santaclaralafco.org/cities-and-special-districts/special-district-profiles⁠ Submit a Confidential Complaint to the Civil Grand Jury: https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/divisions/civil-division/civil-grand-jury/civil-grand-jury-complaint-form Civil Grand Jury YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmNaolXvmnQ4FfFSjL1dARlsLiKQ-LLsd Civil Grand Jury Instagram @scccivilgrandjuryMusic: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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 details and the math!Early Voting at the Registrar of Voters Office​​​​​: 1555 Berger Drive, Building 2, San Jose, CA 95112Dates & HoursMonday - Friday, October 6, 2025 – November 3, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.​Saturday​ and Sunday, October 25, 2025 – October 26, 2025, November 1, 2025 – November 2, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.​Election Day, November 4, 2025, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Guest: James R. Williams is the County Executive for the County of Santa Clara, a position he has held since July 2023. James began his career with the County in 2010 as a Social Justice and Impact Litigation Fellow in the Office of the County Counsel. He is a first-generation American and the first person of color to lead the largest and most diverse county in Northern California.Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.Resources: Santa Clara County Voter Information: https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/elections/november-4-2025-statewide-special-electionCounty of Santa Clara Finance and Government Operations Committee October 16, 2025 2:00 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/live/hDKpRfIGsPk?si=u15jXx_xfm7kNgcb&t=870 Impacts of Federal Budget Cuts https://www.santaclaracounty.gov/federalfunding Statement from County Executive James R. Williams on the Passage of H.R. 1 https://news.santaclaracounty.gov/statement-county-executive-james-r-williams-passage-hr-1   2025 Measure A https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/list-local-measures-2 H.R.1 Bill Text: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1 

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 how this federal law could reshape daily life for residents—and what the County is doing to prepare.Guest: James R. Williams is the County Executive for the County of Santa Clara, a position he has held since July 2023. James began his career with the County in 2010 as a Social Justice and Impact Litigation Fellow in the Office of the County Counsel. He is a first-generation American and the first person of color to lead the largest and most diverse county in Northern California.Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.Resources: County of Santa Clara Finance and Government Operations Committee October 16, 2025 2:00 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/live/hDKpRfIGsPk?si=u15jXx_xfm7kNgcb&t=870 Impacts of Federal Budget Cuts https://www.santaclaracounty.gov/federalfunding Statement from County Executive James R. Williams on the Passage of H.R. 1 https://news.santaclaracounty.gov/statement-county-executive-james-r-williams-passage-hr-1   2025 Measure A https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/list-local-measures-2 H.R.1 Bill Text: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1 

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 our schools, cities, and public services. We’ll also address circulating misinformation, clarify what’s fact versus fiction, and help you make sense of what’s truly at stake in this election. You can check out the full episode on the County Assessor here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/onlyinscc/episodes/Episode-13-County-Assessors-Office-with-David-Ginsborg-e39jgmv/a-ac7ata8 Early Voting at the Registrar of Voters Office​​​​​: 1555 Berger Drive, Building 2, San Jose, CA 95112Dates & HoursMonday - Friday, October 6, 2025 – November 3, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.​Saturday​ and Sunday, October 25, 2025 – October 26, 2025, November 1, 2025 – November 2, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.​Election Day, November 4, 2025, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Guest Bio: In 2021, David K. Ginsborg retired from nearly 30 years in government service which included serving as one of the youngest Chiefs of Staff for then Congressman Bob Filner; Policy Director for Supervisor Ron Gonzales; and most recently for nearly 25 years for Assessor Larry Stone as his Deputy Assessor. Previously he also worked in commercial real estate in southern California. Resources:Santa Clara County Voter Information: https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/elections/november-4-2025-statewide-special-election Candidate: Bryan Do https://www.bryando.org/ Candidate: Neysa Fligor https://www.voteneysaforassessor.com/ Candidate: Rishi Kumar https://rishikumar.com/ Candidate: Yan Zhao https://www.yan4assessor.com/ Partial/Reduce Property Tax Exemptions for qualified Seniors: https://www.realtor.com/advice/finance/states-that-exempt-seniors-from-property-taxes/ County Assessor Office: https://www.sccassessor.org/ Annual Assessor Reports: https://www.sccassessor.org/forms-and-publications/annual-report

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 schools, cities, and counties share the revenue, this episode breaks down one of the most misunderstood parts of local government and why it matters for every resident, renter, and homeowner in Santa Clara County.  Guest Bio: In 2021, David K. Ginsborg retired from nearly 30 years in government service which included serving as one of the youngest Chiefs of Staff for then Congressman Bob Filner; Policy Director for Supervisor Ron Gonzales; and most recently for nearly 25 years for Assessor Larry Stone as his Deputy Assessor. Previously he also worked in commercial real estate in southern California.From a career serving the public in government to now pursuing his Avodah[1], David Ginsborg took a leap of faith to “start over” in an entirely new field. Upon retiring David sought out a more values based new chapter as the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Center of Santa Cruz and Temple Beth El, a reform congregation. David has a Masters in Management from GSPM, which is now part of George Washington University and a Bachelor's degree from U.C. Berkeley.[1] In Hebrew, the word Avodah has been interpreted to mean work, service, prayer or labor. The closest english equivalent is avocation. Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.Resources:​County Assessor Office: https://www.sccassessor.org/ Annual Assessor Reports: https://www.sccassessor.org/forms-and-publications/annual-report

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 Pain Index following the devastating 2005 hurricane and later by 2020 national Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of the police murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.Guests: Dr. Michael Dao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at San Jose State University and currently serves as the Associate Chair in the Department of Kinesiology and is the current Director of the SJSU Human Rights Institute.Dr. Anji Buckner-Capone is an Associate Professor, Public Health and Recreation, College of Health and Human Sciences and practitioner of community health promotion with expertise in program planning and evaluation, health education, and advocacy.Ruth Melton is a fourth year at San Jose State University, majoring in Communication Studies. She was a student assistant and co-author for the 2025 Silicon Valley Pain Index report released this month. Her interest in working with families and education comes from her non-profit involvement over the years.Briyana Costa holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and is currently pursuing her Master of Public Health (MPH), with a concentration in Community Health Education at San José State University.Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the ⁠Only in San José⁠ a civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.About Us ⁠| Join Patreon | One Time Donation | Volunteer Episode Resources:SJSU Silicon Valley Pain Index: https://www.sjsu.edu/hri/policy-projects/svpi/index.phpHuman Rights Institute: https://www.sjsu.edu/hri/about/index.phpSupport the Human Rights Institute with a DonationContact Person: Dr. Michael Dao [email protected] SB33 (Dave Cortese) guaranteed income for unhoused high school seniorsSB685 (Dave Cortese) pilot program covering full cost of college attendance (at select universities) for unhoused youthAB3229 (Alex Lee) pilot program to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among CalFresh recipientsMusic: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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 nuestra comunidad. Esta entrevista fue grabada en inglés y español. Por favor, consulta el Episodio 11 para la versión en inglés. Por favor compartelo. Solo en el Condado de Santa Clara es un proyecto hermano de la serie de podcast de educación cívica Only in San José, dedicada a desmitificar y democratizar el proceso del gobierno local y la participación cívica en el Condado de Santa Clara. Cualquier persona puede llamar a la LÍNEA DIRECTA 24/7 al (408) 290-1144 para reportar actividad de ICE en nuestro condado y recibir ayuda en tiempo real! Anfitriona y Co-Productora: Elizabeth Marquez Bernardino (she/her/ella) es una Latina de primera generación nacida y criada en San José. Se graduó de la Universidad Estatal de San José con una licenciatura en Sociología con especialización en Cambio Comunitario y una doble especialización en Estudios Chicanos y Desarrollo de Niños y Adolescentes. Elizabeth también es miembro de la junta de la Liga de Mujeres Votantes de San José/Santa Clara, donde co-preside el comité de inmigración, y de PACT: People Acting in Communities Together, donde forma parte del Comité de Organización de Educación Cívica. Además, es mentora de la Latino Education Advancement Foundation y de la Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, y ha recibido formación en respuesta rápida. Conecta con ella en LinkedIn aqui: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-marquez-bernardino/Conoce más sobre nosotros: www.onlyinsj.org | Apoya nuestra trabajo: https://www.patreon.com/onlyinsj   Dona a la Red de Respuesta Rápida: https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_a81c3536-4d59-11ec-863b-021d066c792b&WidgetId=21504 Recursos del episodio:La clase magistral de educación cívica de la Cuidad de San José | https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/office-of-the-city-manager/office-of-racial-equity/la-clase-magistral-de-educaci-n-c-vica-de-la-ciudad-de-san-jos Instagram de la Red de Respuesta Rápida (RRN) del Condado de Santa Clara | https://www.instagram.com/scc_rapidresponsenetwork/ Amigos de Guadalupe RRN | https://www.amigoscenter.com/rapid-respon Conoce Tus Derechos | https://desj.santaclaracounty.gov/oir/know-your-rightsRegístrate para ser un/a Respondedor/a Rápido/a | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGlrZb6aJ_URWkBKyPK4pYG1YyY8guU4BC4q5GSBOXH5lBgA/viewform Solicita una tarjeta de la Red de Respuesta Rápida | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclbPT3cjrje0SFSpS1k_CWkCMAdkFD5Nsu61hUpYewqnaE0w/viewform Solicita un taller de “Conoce Tus Derechos” de la Red de Respuesta Rápida | https://calendly.com/rrninscc/kyrs-request?month=2025-07 Para otras consultas no mencionadas anteriormente, comunícate con | [email protected]  Música: Spunker por Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Licencia Creative Commons Atribución - No Comercial 4.0 Internacional (CC BY-NC 4.0)Aviso de derechos de autor según la Sección 107 de la Ley de Derechos de Autor de 1976: Se permite el “uso justo” para fines como crítica, comentario, noticias, enseñanza, beca, educación e investigación. El uso justo es un uso permitido por la ley que de otro modo podría infringir derechos de autor. 

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 in both English and Spanish, please see Episode 11 for the English version. Please share far and wide.Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the ⁠Only in San José⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County. Anyone can call the 24/7 HOTLINE (408) 290-1144 to report ICE activity in our county and receive help in real time!Guest: ⁠Jesus Ruiz, Jesus is a DREAMer and organizer for the nonprofit organization PACT in San Jose, California. He joined Pangea's board of directors in 2015. Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠  |  Support our work: https://www.patreon.com/onlyinsj Donate the Rapid Response Network: https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_a81c3536-4d59-11ec-863b-021d066c792b&WidgetId=21504 (include Rapid Response Network in comments section) Episode Resources:La clase magistral de educación cívica de la Ciudad de San José: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/office-of-the-city-manager/office-of-racial-equity/la-clase-magistral-de-educaci-n-c-vica-de-la-ciudad-de-san-josSanta Clara County Rapid Response Network IG: https://www.instagram.com/scc_rapidresponsenetwork/Amigos de Guadalupe RRN: https://www.amigoscenter.com/rapid-responKnow Your Rights: https://desj.santaclaracounty.gov/oir/know-your-rightsSign Up to be a Rapid Responder: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGlrZb6aJ_URWkBKyPK4pYG1YyY8guU4BC4q5GSBOXH5lBgA/viewformRequest a Rapid Response Network Card: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclbPT3cjrje0SFSpS1k_CWkCMAdkFD5Nsu61hUpYewqnaE0w/viewformRequest a Rapid Response Network Know “Your Rights Training”: https://calendly.com/rrninscc/kyrs-request?month=2025-07For other inquiries not shown above reach out to [email protected] Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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 challenges facing our community.Guest Host: ⁠Betty Duong⁠ holds over a decade of experience working at the County and at the time of the release of this episode is the newly elected member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor Representing District 2. Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the⁠Only in SanJosé⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County. Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠  |  Supportour work: https://www.patreon.com/onlyinsj Episode Resources:·       San José City Charter: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/appointees/city-clerk/city-charter ·       County of Santa Clara Charter: https://cob.santaclaracounty.gov/governing-documents/county-charter ·       SUNY American Government – Cities and Counties:https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-amgovernment/chapter/county-and-city-government/·       Special District Fact Sheet: https://sgf.senate.ca.gov/sites/sgf.senate.ca.gov/files/special_district_facts_2016.pdf·       What are Commissions: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Qvyuby977RgLqTEUsGFjK?si=YKl-nx7tRYuhnpf2OdwNhQ·       CreaTV – Open San José: Community Media andArts Center https://www.opensanjose.org/ Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship,education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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 County with an unprecedented opportunity to partner with cities, residents, and the affordable and supportive housing community to significantly address the housing needs of the community’s poorest and most vulnerable residents.  Guest Host: ⁠Betty Duong⁠ holds over a decade of experienceworking at the County and at the time of the release of this episode is the newly elected member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor Representing District 2. Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the ⁠Only in San José⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County. Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠Episode Resources:2016 Measure A - Affordable Housing Bondhttps://osh.sccgov.org/2016-measure-affordable-housing-bondBonds – Legislative Analyst Office https://lao.ca.gov/ballotanalysis/bondsCost of Homelessness in Silicon Valley -https://osh.sccgov.org/continuum-care/reports-and-publications/cost-homelessness-silicon-valleyHousing Action Coalition - https://housingactioncoalition.org/about/Santa Clara County Point-in-Time Count: https://osh.santaclaracounty.gov/continuum-care/point-time-count/2025-point-time-countSanta Clara County Continuum of Care: https://osh.santaclaracounty.gov/solutions-homelessness/continuum-care/partner-training-and-resources/continuum-care-housing-programJustice Department Sues Real Pagehttps://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-realpage-algorithmic-pricing-scheme-harms-millions-american-rentersFeds expand lawsuit against corporate San Jose landlords, San José Spotlight https://sanjosespotlight.com/feds-expand-lawsuit-against-corporate-san-jose-landlords/“A Real Plan to End Homelessness,” by Supervisor Ellenberg via Medium: https://medium.com/@supervisor.ellenberg/a-real-plan-to-end-homelessness-d8f9efcaef68 Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CCBY-NC 4.0)*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship,education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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 Saigon and east San Jose, the purpose of the VASC is to address health disparities in the Vietnamese American and local community.   Guest Host: ⁠Betty Duong⁠ holds over a decade of experience working at the County and at the time of the release of this episode is the newly elected member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor Representing District 2. Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the⁠Only in San José⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.   Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠ Episode Resources: Economic Policy Institute (2014): https://www.epi.org/publication/epidemic-wage-theft-costing-workers-hundreds/ Economic Policy Institute (2017):  https://www.epi.org/publication/employers-steal-billions-from-workers-paychecks-each-year/ VASC Homepage https://vasc.santaclaracounty.gov/home Aedis Architects Webpage regarding VASC https://www.aedisarchitects.com/featured_projects/vietnamese-american-service-center/ April 10, 2022 VASC Opening Ceremony Video https://www.facebook.com/sccvasc/videos/vasc-grand-opening-celebration-county-of-santa-clara/1348371298977432/ Santa Clara County Health Assessments https://publichealth.santaclaracounty.gov/health-information/health-data/health-profiles-communities African/African Ancestry Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/af02306533bd4ed28630385b2a66a826  Latino/a/x Health Assessment https://publichealth.santaclaracounty.gov/health-information/health-data/population-health-assessments/latino-health-assessment/county-santa  Status Vietnamese Health Assessment https://files.santaclaracounty.gov/migrated/vha-full-2011_0.pdf?VersionId=htyMDKO7wy0w3nfVLKUp6R3k3X4z17j8  Asian and Pacific Islander Health Assessment https://files.santaclaracounty.gov/migrated/aha-report_0.pdf?VersionId=6bNFj7sbKlUavTvV6wII_9pnoOTdZ8Ng  The M Factor Filmhttps://www.pbs.org/show/the-m-factor-shredding-the-silence-on-menopause/ Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) *Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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 Clara County residents by creating safe and respectful workplaces. The Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) provides a free advice line for workers and businesses seeking information or assistance with labor standards compliance or workplace issues.  OLSE Advice Line (866) 870-7725 Guest Host: ⁠Betty Duong⁠ is currently Chief of Staff for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor and a ⁠candidate⁠ for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor. Only in Santa Clara County/Only in San José does not support or oppose our Guest's candidacy. Ruth Silver Taube is the Supervising Attorney of the Workers’ Rights Practice at the Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center at Santa Clara University School of Law and an Adjunct Professor at the law school.  She is Legal Services Chair of the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking, a delegate to the Santa Clara County’s Human Trafficking Commission, Coordinator of the Santa Clara County Wage Theft Coalition, an Advisory Member to the Santa Clara County Hate Crimes Task Force, a founding member of the Bay Area Equal Pay Collaborative, and a member of the Santa Clara County Office of Labor Standards Enforcement’s Retail Food Advisory Council. Ms. Silver Taube is also the Supervising Attorney of the Santa Clara County Office of Labor Standards Legal Advice Line. Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the ⁠Only in San José⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County. Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠  Resource Links: Santa Clara County OLSE https://desj.santaclaracounty.gov/offices/office-labor-standards-enforcement June 25th, 2024 San Mateo County Staff Report on OLSE creation https://sanmateocounty.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6734402&GUID=C4504550-8656-499F-A69A-3BC41BC65415&FullText=1 San Diego County OLSE https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/OLSE.html Wage Theft Coalition of Santa Clara County: https://wagetheftcoalition.org/  State of CA Dept of Industrial Relations - Labor Commissionhttps://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/minimum_wage.htm  Assembly Bill No. 1228 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1228 Guest Clip: Alex Caraballo, Vice President IBEW 332, https://ibew332.org/ Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International CC BY-NC 4.0

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 implementation of legislative mandates and Board policies, while providing analytical support, strategic planning, policy analysis, and budgetary oversight for the County organization. In addition, it seeks to safeguard civil rights, and to educate, inform, and advise both those who administer and those who receive County services. Guest Host: ⁠Betty Duong⁠ is currently Chief of Staff for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor and a ⁠candidate⁠ for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor. Only in Santa Clara County/Only in San José does not support or oppose our Guest's candidacy. Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the ⁠Only in San José⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County. Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠ Episode Resources: County Executive Website https://countyexec.sccgov.org/home Management Audit Report of the Office of the County Executive including Departmental response https://board.sccgov.org/audit-reports/management-audit-office-county-executive

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 County Board of Supervisor and a candidate⁠ for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor. Only in Santa Clara County/Only in San José does not support or oppose our Guest's candidacy. Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the⁠Only in San José⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County. Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠Episode Resources: Board of Supervisors Webpage https://board.sccgov.org/home Board Policies https://boardclerk.sccgov.org/governing-documents Rules of the Board https://boardclerk.sccgov.org/governing-documents Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

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 currently Chief of Staff for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor and a ⁠candidate⁠ for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor. Only in Santa Clara County/Only in San José does not support or oppose our Guest's candidacy.Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the ⁠Onlyin San José⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠Episode Resources:​Budget & Finance webpage that includes County Budget Basics Video https://www.santaclaracounty.gov/government/budget-and-finance​Santa Clara County Budget Open Data Portal https://data.sccgov.org/stories/s/gzmg-ndd3​County Budgetary Process Timeline https://files.santaclaracounty.gov/2024-05/county-budgetary-process-timeline.pdf?VersionId=Iz4pNnt1W5IYhJUD4Tt96l86tii4MZyv​Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) https://controller.santaclaracounty.gov/financial-reports/annual-comprehensive-financial-report-acfrMusic: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

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 Supervisor and a ⁠candidate⁠ for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor. Only in Santa Clara County/Only in San José does not support or oppose our Guest's candidacy.Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the ⁠Only in San José⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠ Media clips reference: ​Brian Eno – SCENIUS: https://youtu.be/77mbz2HbY5Y​ABC7News: Agrihood - CA's largest urban farmthat combines affordable housing opens in Santa Clara By Zach Fuentes: https://abc7news.com/urban-farm-santa-clara-agrihood-affordable-housing-community/13806697/Episode Resources:​Meetings Agenda Website including Board Agendas and Policy Committee Agendas http://sccgov.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx​All Boards and Commissions: http://sccgov.iqm2.com/Citizens/Board ​Board of Supervisors: https://board.sccgov.org/home​City of San José Civics Masterclass: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/office-of-the-city-manager/office-of-racial-equity/san-jose-civics-masterclass Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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 Charter, the types of things that are impacted by County Government, and why civic participation is important on a local level. Guest Host: Betty Duong is currently Chief of Staff for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor and a candidate for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor. Only in Santa Clara County/Only in San José does not support or oppose our Guest's candidacy. Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the Only in San José civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County. Learn more about us: www.onlyinsj.org Episode Resources: Santa Clara County Charter: https://boardclerk.sccgov.org/governing-documents/county-charter Santa Clara Board of Supervisors: https://board.sccgov.org/home California State Associations of Counties: https://www.counties.org/county-structure Roles of County Government https://www.slocity.org/government/roles-of-city-county-state-and-federal-governments Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

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 it works, from budgets to county departments, and so much more. So hit that subscribe button where ever you get you podcasts and get ready to learn how you can get more involved in the process of local governance—ground zero of systemic change. Only in Santa Clara County is the latest spin off Only in San José, 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 at ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠ Give us a follow @onlyinscc Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)