 Dear Friends and Neighbors,
The Santa Clara County Public Health Department has reported the first confirmed case of measles in our county since 2019. The case is in an adult Santa Clara County resident who tested positive for measles after returning home from international travel. They have not been hospitalized and are isolating at home.
Measles is an airborne virus that is highly contagious. As many as 9 out of 10 unvaccinated individuals will develop measles if they come in close contact with an infected person. It can lead to serious illness and death. Potential complications can include blindness, brain swelling, and severe breathing problems, including pneumonia.
You might be at risk of getting measles if both of these apply to you:- You are not immune to measles OR you are unsure whether you were vaccinated.
- You visited the sites below at the dates and times indicated.
| Date | Place | Time of possible exposure | | May 21 | H Mart
1710 Oakland Rd., San Jose, CA 95131 | 7:15 p.m. – 9 p.m. | | May 23 | Starbucks
35040 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA 94560 | 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. | | May 25 | Trader Joe's
1306 Great Mall Pkwy., Milpitas, CA 95035 | 4:45 p.m. – 8 p.m. |
If both of these apply to you, you should do the following:- Review your immunization records to learn if you are protected against measles. Visit myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov or contact your healthcare provider.
- Call your healthcare provider immediately if you are pregnant, the parent of an infant, have a weakened immune system, or are unimmunized.
- Monitor for symptoms for seven to 21 days after the day of potential exposure.
Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis (red eyes), and a rash which usually appears 10 to 21 days after exposure.
If you have symptoms, it is very important to call ahead to any medical facility before going in and tell them that you may have been exposed to measles, so that the facility can take measures to protect other patients and visitors.
Santa Clara County benefits from high rates of vaccination against measles. Most county residents received two doses of the measles vaccine, popularly known as the MMR vaccine, as children and are at low risk of getting measles if exposed. Two doses of MMR vaccine is the best protection against measles.
You can find more information about measles at sccphd.org/measles and acphd.org/measles.In Community,
Betty |
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 Cooling Centers will be open throughout Santa Clara County on Friday and Saturday, May 30-31, as the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for much of the region.
County libraries are open as Cooling Centers during regular business hours. San José community centers and libraries are open during regular business hours for residents to stay cool. Visit bit.ly/sjcommunitycenters for a list of community centers and hours they are open, and www.sjpl.org/locations for a list of libraries and hours they are open. Additional Cooling Center Locations: City of Cupertino:
Cupertino Library
10800 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA 95014
Hours of Operation:
Friday, May 30, from 10am - 9pm City of Campbell:
Campbell Community Center
1 W. Campbell Ave. C-31, Campbell, CA 95008
Room Q84 (Mary Campbell Room)
Hours of Operation:
Friday, May 30, from 2:30pm – 8pm
Saturday, May 31, from 12pm – 8pm San Martin:
Santa Clara County Animal Shelter
12425 Monterey Rd., San Martin, CA 95046
**Pets Allowed**
Hours of Operation:
Friday, May 30, from 8am – 6pm City of Gilroy:
Gilroy Library
350 W. 6th St., Gilroy, CA 95020
Hours of Operation:
Friday, May 30, from 10am – 6pm City of Milpitas:
Milpitas Library
160 N. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035
Hours of Operation:
Friday, May 30, from 10am - 7pm City of Los Altos:
Woodland Library
1975 Grant Rd., Los Altos, CA 94024
Hours of Operation:
Friday, May 30, from 11am - 5pm Los Altos Library
13 S. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022
Hours of Operation:
Friday, May 30, from 10am - 7pm Town of Los Altos Hills:
Los Altos Hills Town Hall Lobby
26379 Fremont Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Hours of Operation:
Friday, May 30, from 8am - 5pm City of Morgan Hill:
Morgan Hill Library
660 W. Main Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Hours of Operation:
Friday, May 30, from 10am - 6pm City of Mountain View:
Mountain View Police Services Fire Administration Building Lobby
1000 Villa St., Mountain View, CA 94041
Press the yellow call box button on weekends and holidays to request entry into the lobby. Staff is not available on Sundays for business purposes. (All ages).
Hours of Operation:
Friday, May 30, from 8am - 5pm
Saturday, May 31, from 9am - 3pm Mountain View Community Center Lobby
201 S Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View, CA 94040
(All ages)
Hours of Operation:
Friday, May 30, from 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday, May 31, from 9am – 10am Mountain View Library
585 Franklin St., Mountain View, CA 94041
(All ages)
Hours of Operation:
Friday, May 30, from 10am - 6pm
Saturday, May 31, from 10am – 6pm
You can find more information on how to stay safe, healthy, and comfortable during a heat wave at www.preparescc.org/HeatSafety. |
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 The Registrar of Voters office has begun mailing Vote by Mail packets to all registered voters in San José City Council District 3 for the June 24, 2025 Special Runoff Election. More than 47,000 voters will receive a packet by mail.
What’s Included in the Vote by Mail Packet:- Official Ballot
- Postage-Paid Return Envelope (must be signed for verification)
- Step-by-step voting instructions
- “I Voted” sticker
How to Return Your Ballot:- By Mail: Must be postmarked by Election Day, June 24, and received by July 1, 2025
- Official Ballot Drop Boxes: Available 24/7 until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day; ballots are securely collected by Registrar of Voters staff
- Vote Centers: Return ballots or vote in person starting June 14
Voters can look up their district, locate the closest Official Ballot Drop Boxes, and access additional election resources at:Beginning June 14, 2025, two Vote Centers will open in the district, providing services such as in-person voting, voter registration, ballot replacement, language assistance, and accessible voting options. In the four days leading up to Election Day, an additional Vote Center will open.
Vote Center Locations and Hours
Early in-person voting is now available at the Registrar of Voters’ Office- 1555 Berger Drive, Building 2, San José, CA 95112
11-Day Vote Centers
Open June 14–23, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Election Day, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.- Joyce Ellington Branch Library – Community Room
491 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112 - Olinder Community Center – Community Room
848 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116
4-Day Vote Center
Open June 21–23, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Election Day, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.- Center for Employment Training – Banquet Room
701 Vine St, San Jose, CA 95110
Need to register?
The deadline to register to vote and receive a mailed ballot is June 9, 2025.
After this date, voters can still register and vote through Conditional Voter Registration, available at the Registrar of Voters’ Office and at all Vote Centers through Election Day.
For updated information, including locations and hours for Vote Centers and Official Drop Boxes, visit sccvote.org or call the Registrar of Voters' Office at (408) 299-VOTE (8683) or toll-free at (866) 430-VOTE (8683). |
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The Highway 87 Bikeway bike path along State Route 87 will be closed through July 2 between Willow Street and Santa Teresa Boulevard for maintenance and upgrade work.
The work will improve ride quality, enhance safety, and extend the service life of the bike path pavement. You can find more information here.
The Highway 87 bikeway is a 4.1 mile bike trail which connects users to the Guadalupe River Trail. |
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Yep, it’s true! More than 60% of California’s public school students AND every child born on or after July 1, 2022 have a CalKIDS Scholarship waiting for them–worth up to $1,500 for college or career training. Ready to support your child’s dreams of higher education? See if they have one at CalKIDS.org!
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¡Sí, es verdad! Más del 60% de los estudiantes de las escuelas públicas de California, ADEMÁS de todos los niños nacidos después del 1 de julio de 2022 tienen una Beca CalKIDS esperándolos, con un valor de hasta $1,500 para la universidad o la formación profesional. ¿Está listo para apoyar los grandes sueños de educación superior de su hijo? ¡Vea si tiene una beca en CalKIDS.org! |
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