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The detection of oriental fruit flies has prompted officials to declare a quarantine of homegrown fruits and vegetables in portions of Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties through mid-2024.
Santa Clara County is battling two insect related problems after discovering West Nile virus-positive mosquitos in San Jose and oriental fruit flies in Santa Clara.
A new program in Santa Clara County will allow commercial ranchers to tend to their animals in the event of a wildfire.
State of California takes emergency action to eradicate Oriental Fruit Flies found in San José
Santa Clara County leaders to consider eliminating more business fees Plexiglass barriers protect workers and customers at the Almaden Safeway. Photo by Lorraine Gabbert. Santa Clara County lawmakers want to give 1,000 small businesses a break on more fees just a month after nixing health permit fees. The proposal, introduced by Supervisors Cindy Chavez and Susan Ellenberg, would eliminate weights and measures device registration fees for the rest of the calendar year. The plan will be considered at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. According to a county report, there are roughly 2,0...