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Santa Clara County is a jurisdiction of 1.9 million anchoring Silicon Valley — governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors delivering public health, social services, courts, and regional infrastructure across 15 cities from Palo Alto to Gilroy.

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The Lover Fire that ignited in Santa Clara County on July 21 has reached 50% containment, according to the latest update from Fresno Bee. Firefighters have made significant progress in controlling the blaze since it was initially reported as 0% contained. This development marks an important milestone in managing the fire threat to the county.

Separately, a 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with a homicide in East San Jose, as reported by NBC Bay Area. Also in county news, the California Public Utilities Commission approved over $33.2 million in grants to expand broadband access to nearly 1,300 unserved homes and businesses across several counties, including Santa Clara. Residents should stay alert for further updates on the Lover Fire containment efforts and any related evacuation notices. Monitoring local law enforcement updates and county infrastructure developments will also be important in the coming days.

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