A commercial van fire in the underground garage of the Orchard Glen apartment complex was extinguished quickly on Thursday afternoon, with no injuries thanks to a speedy response from Santa Clara Fire Department. Smoke from the fire was visible on Stevens Creek Boulevard. The fire broke out at about 1:45 p.m., and SCFD was on … Read more
As more local firefighters headed south over the weekend, crews already on the scene are putting in long hours in the fight against the cataclysmic fires raging in Los Angeles. Over the weekend, Santa Clara Fire Engine 90 was dispatched to the Pasadena Fire Staging Area at the Rose Bowl as part of a Mutual … Read more
During the 1960s and 70s, Santa Clara invested in fire department infrastructure to support explosive growth that would more than double the city’s population. The city even had the foresight to build a fire station on the Northside, which, at the time, had little development. Today, those fire stations are showing their age, and some … Read more
At the July 16, 2024 City Council meeting, Council voted unanimously to place a $400 million general obligation bond on the November 2024 ballot to address the City’s over $600 million in unfunded infrastructure needs. While the most immediate infrastructure needs total more than $600 million over the next five years, the total does not … Read more
Anytime public safety departments face an unknown, gauging how to deal with it can be difficult. This year’s movement of Santa Clara’s fireworks display to Mission College was just such an unknown. But Santa Clara police and fire department officials said the change of venue went off without a hitch. The police department had 175 calls for … Read more
Santa Clara County Fire Chiefs are encouraging community members to enjoy professional fireworks displays to avoid potential injuries and fires. Every year, illegal fireworks cause thousands of emergency room visits and millions of dollars of property loss across the US. Professional fireworks displays are planned throughout Santa Clara County to offer families a safe way … Read more
Santa Clara firefighters are often credited with saving the day. Whether it’s a medical emergency or a fire, the members of the Santa Clara Fire Department (SCFD) are quick to respond. This holiday season, they’re also responding to Santa Clara families in need of a holiday pick me up. The SCFD, in conjunction with the … Read more
“It was magical.” The spirit of the holidays hovered over the South of Forest neighborhood last week, a testament to a community coming together. Even a day removed from the South of Forest Neighborhood Association’s (SOFNA) inaugural holiday toy drive on Dec. 13, the organizers couldn’t help but grin at how well it all worked … Read more
For the neighbors on Loyola Drive in Santa Clara, the attendees may change from year to year, but the enjoyment of National Night Out is always there. Homeowner Noren Helvie and her husband Jim have hosted for more than two decades. Helvie says it’s something that developed out of the blue. “I’ve been here like … Read more
Thanks to the quick work of the Santa Clara Fire Department (SCFD), Leichi Japanese Restaurant on Saratoga Avenue was open for dinner on Feb. 22, just hours after ominous smoke started rising from the restaurant earlier that afternoon. The restaurant is in a retail strip mall that includes a supermarket, drug store, a tutoring center … Read more