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 pu...

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 t...

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 y...

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 t...

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 S...

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...

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. G...

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’...

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 part...

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 p...

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...

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....

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...

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 supp...

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 Americ...

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 Enforceme...

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...

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 Sant...

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 Cla...

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/...

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 importan...

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...