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Only in Santa Clara County episodes
- Episodio 11 - La historia de la Red de Respuesta Rápida con Jesús Ruiz
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 para la versión en inglés. Por favor compartelo.
Solo en el Condado de Santa Clara es un proyecto hermano de la serie de podcast de educación cívica Only in San José, dedicada a desmitificar y democratizar el proceso del gobierno local y la participación cívica en el Condado de Santa Clara.
Cualquier persona puede llamar a la LÍNEA DIRECTA 24/7 al (408) 290-1144 para reportar actividad de ICE en nuestro condado y recibir ayuda en tiempo real!
Anfitriona y Co-Productora: Elizabeth Marquez Bernardino (she/her/ella) es una Latina de primera generación nacida y criada en San José. Se graduó de la Universidad Estatal de San José con una licenciatura en Sociología con especialización en Cambio Comunitario y una doble especialización en Estudios Chicanos y Desarrollo de Niños y Adolescentes. Elizabeth también es miembro de la junta de la Liga de Mujeres Votantes de San José/Santa Clara, donde co-preside el comité de inmigración, y de PACT: People Acting in Communities Together, donde forma parte del Comité de Organización de Educación Cívica. Además, es mentora de la Latino Education Advancement Foundation y de la Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, y ha recibido formación en respuesta rápida. Conecta con ella enLinkedIn aqui: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-marquez-bernardino/
Conoce más sobre nosotros: www.onlyinsj.org | Apoya nuestra trabajo: https://www.patreon.com/onlyinsj
Dona a la Red de Respuesta Rápida: https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_a81c3536-4d59-11ec-863b-021d066c792b&WidgetId=21504
Recursos del episodio:
La clase magistral de educación cívica de la Cuidad de San José | https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/office-of-the-city-manager/office-of-racial-equity/la-clase-magistral-de-educaci-n-c-vica-de-la-ciudad-de-san-jos
Instagram de la Red de Respuesta Rápida (RRN) del Condado de Santa Clara | https://www.instagram.com/scc_rapidresponsenetwork/
Amigos de Guadalupe RRN | https://www.amigoscenter.com/rapid-respon
Conoce Tus Derechos | https://desj.santaclaracounty.gov/oir/know-your-rights
Regístrate para ser un/a Respondedor/a Rápido/a | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGlrZb6aJ_URWkBKyPK4pYG1YyY8guU4BC4q5GSBOXH5lBgA/viewform
Solicita una tarjeta de la Red de Respuesta Rápida | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclbPT3cjrje0SFSpS1k_CWkCMAdkFD5Nsu61hUpYewqnaE0w/viewform
Solicita un taller de “Conoce Tus Derechos” de la Red de Respuesta Rápida | https://calendly.com/rrninscc/kyrs-request?month=2025-07
Para otras consultas no mencionadas anteriormente, comunícate con | [email protected]
Música: Spunker por Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Licencia Creative Commons Atribución - No Comercial 4.0 Internacional (CC BY-NC 4.0)
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46 min - Episode 10 - The Rapid Response Network Story with Jesus Ruiz (Bonus)
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.
Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the Only in San José civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.
Anyone can call the 24/7 HOTLINE (408) 290-1144 to report ICE activity in our county and receive help in real time!
Guest: Jesus Ruiz, Jesus is a DREAMer and organizer for the nonprofit organization PACT in San Jose, California. He joined Pangea's board of directors in 2015.
Learn more about us: www.onlyinsj.org | Support our work: https://www.patreon.com/onlyinsj
Donate the Rapid Response Network: https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_a81c3536-4d59-11ec-863b-021d066c792b&WidgetId=21504 (include Rapid Response Network in comments section)
Episode Resources:
La clase magistral de educación cívica de la Ciudad de San José: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/office-of-the-city-manager/office-of-racial-equity/la-clase-magistral-de-educaci-n-c-vica-de-la-ciudad-de-san-jos
Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network IG: https://www.instagram.com/scc_rapidresponsenetwork/
Amigos de Guadalupe RRN: https://www.amigoscenter.com/rapid-respon
Know Your Rights: https://desj.santaclaracounty.gov/oir/know-your-rights
Sign Up to be a Rapid Responder: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGlrZb6aJ_URWkBKyPK4pYG1YyY8guU4BC4q5GSBOXH5lBgA/viewform
Request a Rapid Response Network Card: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclbPT3cjrje0SFSpS1k_CWkCMAdkFD5Nsu61hUpYewqnaE0w/viewform
Request a Rapid Response Network Know “Your Rights Training”: https://calendly.com/rrninscc/kyrs-request?month=2025-07
For other inquiries not shown above reach out to [email protected]
Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.47 min - Episode 9: Cities and Counties
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 County and at the time of the release of this episode is the newly elected member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor Representing District 2.
Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of theOnly in SanJosé civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.
Learn more about us: www.onlyinsj.org | Supportour work: https://www.patreon.com/onlyinsj
Episode Resources:· San José City Charter: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/appointees/city-clerk/city-charter
· County of Santa Clara Charter: https://cob.santaclaracounty.gov/governing-documents/county-charter
· SUNY American Government – Cities and Counties:https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-amgovernment/chapter/county-and-city-government/
· Special District Fact Sheet: https://sgf.senate.ca.gov/sites/sgf.senate.ca.gov/files/special_district_facts_2016.pdf
· What are Commissions: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Qvyuby977RgLqTEUsGFjK?si=YKl-nx7tRYuhnpf2OdwNhQ
· CreaTV – Open San José: Community Media andArts Center https://www.opensanjose.org/
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*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship,education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
14 min - Episode 8: 2016 Measure A - Affordable Housing Bond
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 supportive housing community to significantly address the housing needs of the community’s poorest and most vulnerable residents.Guest Host: Betty Duong holds over a decade of experienceworking at the County and at the time of the release of this episode is the newly elected member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor Representing District 2.
Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the Only in San José civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.
Learn more about us: www.onlyinsj.org
Episode Resources:- 2016 Measure A - Affordable Housing Bondhttps://osh.sccgov.org/2016-measure-affordable-housing-bond
- Bonds – Legislative Analyst Office https://lao.ca.gov/ballotanalysis/bonds
- Cost of Homelessness in Silicon Valley -https://osh.sccgov.org/continuum-care/reports-and-publications/cost-homelessness-silicon-valley
- Housing Action Coalition - https://housingactioncoalition.org/about/
- Santa Clara County Point-in-Time Count: https://osh.santaclaracounty.gov/continuum-care/point-time-count/2025-point-time-count
- Santa Clara County Continuum of Care: https://osh.santaclaracounty.gov/solutions-homelessness/continuum-care/partner-training-and-resources/continuum-care-housing-program
- Justice Department Sues Real Page
https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-realpage-algorithmic-pricing-scheme-harms-millions-american-renters - Feds expand lawsuit against corporate San Jose landlords, San José Spotlight https://sanjosespotlight.com/feds-expand-lawsuit-against-corporate-san-jose-landlords/
- “A Real Plan to End Homelessness,” by Supervisor Ellenberg via Medium: https://medium.com/@supervisor.ellenberg/a-real-plan-to-end-homelessness-d8f9efcaef68
Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CCBY-NC 4.0)
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27 min - Episode 7: The Vietnamese American Service Center is setting new standards of community care
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 American and local community.
Guest Host: Betty Duong holds over a decade of experience working at the County and at the time of the release of this episode is the newly elected member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor Representing District 2.
Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of theOnly in San José civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.
Learn more about us: www.onlyinsj.org
Episode Resources:- Economic Policy Institute (2014): https://www.epi.org/publication/epidemic-wage-theft-costing-workers-hundreds/
- Economic Policy Institute (2017): https://www.epi.org/publication/employers-steal-billions-from-workers-paychecks-each-year/
- VASC Homepage https://vasc.santaclaracounty.gov/home
- Aedis Architects Webpage regarding VASC https://www.aedisarchitects.com/featured_projects/vietnamese-american-service-center/
- April 10, 2022 VASC Opening Ceremony Video https://www.facebook.com/sccvasc/videos/vasc-grand-opening-celebration-county-of-santa-clara/1348371298977432/
- Santa Clara County Health Assessments https://publichealth.santaclaracounty.gov/health-information/health-data/health-profiles-communities
- African/African Ancestry Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/af02306533bd4ed28630385b2a66a826
- Latino/a/x Health Assessment https://publichealth.santaclaracounty.gov/health-information/health-data/population-health-assessments/latino-health-assessment/county-santa
- Status Vietnamese Health Assessment https://files.santaclaracounty.gov/migrated/vha-full-2011_0.pdf?VersionId=htyMDKO7wy0w3nfVLKUp6R3k3X4z17j8
- Asian and Pacific Islander Health Assessment https://files.santaclaracounty.gov/migrated/aha-report_0.pdf?VersionId=6bNFj7sbKlUavTvV6wII_9pnoOTdZ8Ng
- The M Factor Film
https://www.pbs.org/show/the-m-factor-shredding-the-silence-on-menopause/Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
28 min - Episode 6: Office of Labor Standards Enforcement
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 Enforcement (OLSE) provides a free advice line for workers and businesses seeking information or assistance with labor standards compliance or workplace issues.
OLSE Advice Line (866) 870-7725
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/Only in San José does not support or oppose our Guest's candidacy.
Ruth Silver Taube is the Supervising Attorney of the Workers’ Rights Practice at the Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center at Santa Clara University School of Law and an Adjunct Professor at the law school. She is Legal Services Chair of the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking, a delegate to the Santa Clara County’s Human Trafficking Commission, Coordinator of the Santa Clara County Wage Theft Coalition, an Advisory Member to the Santa Clara County Hate Crimes Task Force, a founding member of the Bay Area Equal Pay Collaborative, and a member of the Santa Clara County Office of Labor Standards Enforcement’s Retail Food Advisory Council. Ms. Silver Taube is also the Supervising Attorney of the Santa Clara County Office of Labor Standards Legal Advice Line.Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the Only in San José civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.
Learn more about us: www.onlyinsj.org
Resource Links:
- Santa Clara County OLSE https://desj.santaclaracounty.gov/offices/office-labor-standards-enforcement
- June 25th, 2024 San Mateo County Staff Report on OLSE creation https://sanmateocounty.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6734402&GUID=C4504550-8656-499F-A69A-3BC41BC65415&FullText=1
- San Diego County OLSE https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/OLSE.html
- Wage Theft Coalition of Santa Clara County: https://wagetheftcoalition.org/
- State of CA Dept of Industrial Relations - Labor Commissionhttps://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/minimum_wage.htm
- Assembly Bill No. 1228 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1228
- Guest Clip: Alex Caraballo, Vice President IBEW 332, https://ibew332.org/
Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International CC BY-NC 4.0
43 min - Episode 5: County Executive 101
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 planning, policy analysis, and budgetary oversight for the County organization. In addition, it seeks to safeguard civil rights, and to educate, inform, and advise both those who administer and those who receive County services.
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/Only in San José does not support or oppose our Guest's candidacy.
Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the Only in San José civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.
Learn more about us: www.onlyinsj.org
Episode Resources:
- County Executive Website https://countyexec.sccgov.org/home
- Management Audit Report of the Office of the County Executive including Departmental response https://board.sccgov.org/audit-reports/management-audit-office-county-executive
11 min - Episode 4: County Board of Supervisors 101
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 Santa Clara County/Only in San José does not support or oppose our Guest's candidacy.Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of theOnly in San José civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.
Learn more about us: www.onlyinsj.org
Episode Resources:- Board of Supervisors Webpage https://board.sccgov.org/home
- Board Policies https://boardclerk.sccgov.org/governing-documents
- Rules of the Board https://boardclerk.sccgov.org/governing-documents
Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482)
Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CCBY-NC 4.0)13 min - Episode 3: County Budget 101
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 Clara County Board of Supervisor. Only in Santa Clara County/Only in San José does not support or oppose our Guest's candidacy.
Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the Onlyin San José civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.
Learn more about us: www.onlyinsj.orgEpisode
Resources:
- Budget & Finance webpage that includes County Budget Basics Video https://www.santaclaracounty.gov/government/budget-and-finance
- Santa Clara County Budget Open Data Portal https://data.sccgov.org/stories/s/gzmg-ndd3
- County Budgetary Process Timeline https://files.santaclaracounty.gov/2024-05/county-budgetary-process-timeline.pdf?VersionId=Iz4pNnt1W5IYhJUD4Tt96l86tii4MZyv
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) https://controller.santaclaracounty.gov/financial-reports/annual-comprehensive-financial-report-acfr
Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
17 min - Episode 2: County Policy Process 101
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/Only in San José does not support or oppose our Guest's candidacy.
Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the Only in San José civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.
Learn more about us: www.onlyinsj.org
Media clips reference:
- Brian Eno – SCENIUS: https://youtu.be/77mbz2HbY5Y
- ABC7News: Agrihood - CA's largest urban farmthat combines affordable housing opens in Santa Clara By Zach Fuentes: https://abc7news.com/urban-farm-santa-clara-agrihood-affordable-housing-community/13806697/
Episode Resources:
- Meetings Agenda Website including Board Agendas and Policy Committee Agendas http://sccgov.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx
- All Boards and Commissions: http://sccgov.iqm2.com/Citizens/Board
- Board of Supervisors: https://board.sccgov.org/home
- City of San José Civics Masterclass: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/office-of-the-city-manager/office-of-racial-equity/san-jose-civics-masterclass
Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
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About Only in Santa Clara County
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Welcome to Only in Santa Clara County (OSCC), a civic education podcast aim at demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County--ground zero of system change. Hosted by Ellina Yin.
OSCC is powered by Dreaming Collaborative, a civic non-profit working at the intersection of culture, technology, and civic life to reimagine the practice of democracy in local government. Visit www.dreamingcollaborative.org to learn more about our work.