The unvarnished truth about this place is that, at best, it is filled with self- congratulatory,…read moreself-deluded, incompetent, and silly, quirky little buffoons who might think that they are doing some good, somehow. Oh yes, you might get an EBT card, some bus tokens, gift cards for dds discounts and the dollar store. When pressed, they will provide you, literally, with a tent and a sleeping bag, which I have yet to open. But that is it! They are not going to give you any money or a loan of any. They aren't going to give you any housing, because, they claim, they have none to give. They will refer you to the homeless hotline, another fraud, for a referral to a shelter. If you call you will never get a shelter bed and they will never call you back, just another dead end. I could on ad infinitum. Truthfully, I was just being kind, because that is my nature, I try to see the good and overlook the bad. In actuality, they are an abomination and a fraud. The simpering propaganda on their website offends one's sensibilities. The imperious and condescending and haughty conduct and tone of some of their staff is truly comical and laughable in view of the fact that they produce absolutely nothing while sloping at the public trough. It is beyond disgusting one can only hope that there is a special place in hell.

This was the best thing that ever happened for me! Great resources, and helpful staff. They give…read morethe tools to get on your feet but you need to use them to keep standing.

I went to the Santa Clara County Public Health for a test. The staff there was really nice. Dr…read more Dalal and Sharon helped with the blood test and they were extremely patient and soft spoken. I think what really needed to improve in this place is the cleanliness. The toilets were not super clean and the interior looked scary. This place could use some more investment in the exterior and interior design because it honestly looks like a prison cell from the outside. Parking was easy to find and if there is none, there's also street parking.

Santa Clara County has some of the worse emergency rooms in the state. If you are not getting a…read morecovid vaccine then you are pretty much screwed because you will have to wait a long time for care at the ER if you are going to Valley Medical. If you are going to other hospitals then you are pretty much prone to not getting the right treatment for whatever ailment you have if you are on medi-cal or low income. If you are in need of mental health services, good luck finding a good therapist because they do nothing. ERs are so bad in SCC because there is a lack of regulation and agency. If you go to the ERs with little to no wait time, the doctors there are not as experienced as the ones at Valley Medical. This county is doing nothing to make sure people get the proper care they need. Sure the public health leader is good but she puts very little care on the experience of doctors and long wait times at Valley Medical. If you are living in this county, I recommend you move or remain with Kaiser if you can

I went early on a Friday, so I don't know how it might be when it's super busy, but my experience…read morewas quite charmed. The girl behind the counter was so lovely and nice. Everything was clearly labeled and had easy to understand signs. They even had color-coded arrows on the ground so you could find your way where you needed to go. I am pretty impressed. One of the better local government experiences I've had. MILES better than the horrid DMV in this county.

Just did early voting at Registrar of Voters on Berger--- amazingly accessible, well organized,…read mored8gnified, easy experience from parking to dropping ball8nt in the box. Lots of signage, courteous and helpful staff. Options for dropping off precompleted ballot, completing manually or electronic. Early voting already available so wanted to get mine in before planned travel. Santa Clara County made this easy, safe, non dramatic. Thanks to all for the thoughtful planning.

I would like to give Miss Turner #1005855745 a huge THANK YOU for helping me. she was only one in 3…read moredays of IRS calling and chatting and online help, help me. should get recognition for knowing and doing a job well done

Why is it when 90% of the time that you come into the IRS office to try to resolve an issue? You…read moreare greeted by an employee that seems to be unhappy at their job and then it reflects on their customer service. It's very irritating when you're trying to explain the situation and you're just cut off and the young man helping you can't even look you in the eye when speaking to you. I can count on one hand, the times that I have had a positive experience with an IRS employee that has amazing customer service. It is a total of two times. two stars for the two employees they gave great customer service. I'm sorry I didn't get their names.

I went into taco bell catina 9in friday night trying to use the restroom. As trying to the use the…read morerestroom 3 police officer stop me for no reason telling me to go around as just so I don't past them. As a young black female adult in San Jose, they DID NOT make me feel safe as i as just using the restroom ( if needed buying something) the fact i could'nt walk past them as just trying to to use bathroom is a HUGE problem

I live in a big apartment building facing the streets. Heard a loud crash at 2am. It was a car…read moreaccident involving many cars. Called SJPD to see if anyone has called in yet they said yes. It's been over 2 hours and they still haven't showed up to the scene. Mind u the police station is 2 lights away. Meaning they can be here in less than 3 mins if they wanted to. Really sad that you can't rely on the system to help when people really need it Update they came 5 hours later. Multiple people called in , and they act like they were interested inputting it in the computers. 3-4 cars involved. It's blocking the streets. Two of the cars are immovable, the impact was so hard that both cars lost a tire. The head department of SJPD should be replaced if they don't want to work and help people

By far the best experience like they say it's a 5 star hotel with terrible showers and rooms…read more unless your in a maximum like B3 or B1. Needless to say great staff here tryna help youth but some don't listen. Did 13 months in total about 5 of em was me living there. Shout out to Arango, and the B5 staff and old B3 cool people can't forget my homie Judy. I would shout out one of the coolest but I have bad memory and can't recall it. But your kids are safe here as long as they're in General Population. Good teachers as well almost forgot they'll make your dumb ass kid educated if they listen.

I would like to thank Jabari and Kristine for the welcoming every time I enter the waiting room…read more The hospitality is very appreciated by my clients families and the visitors that enter the waiting area. These two staff have been very resourceful since the beginning of my experience from 2023.

I called the Edd PFL phone number 30+ times and wasn't able to get in, it's literally Impossible…read more They have a direct line that they call, and connect your phone number to the call and you are able to talk to a pfl representative right on the spot, no wait, Super easy and fast. :)

they let the automated operator answer the phone, and they don't direct you to talking to someone…read moreoutside of the common questions that you need to get answered. you know, or if there's a problem with the application, they don't communicate with you online to even let you know that they let you go unpaid for a month or 2. before you go through all the frustration of trying to get through to them and the hell you go through, not having money, it's a lot of headache to use this system. when you call except, you have any problems with something, call them. you're never gonna get through. the automated phone service says we've already reached the maximum amount of callers every time no matter what time of the day it is, you can never get through to get an answer even through correspondence. they don't allow you a way to correspond with them through email. it's a lot of frustration to get a uncommon question answered.

Came here a few times for my inlaws' senior passes. Security guards and support personnel were very…read morefriendly, professional, and knowledgeable with what they do.

A Call for Genuine Transportation Solutions…read more It's astonishing to witness the blatant disregard for implementing an efficient route to & from south county. These areas remain starkly neglected, despite persistent appeals for more expedient transportation options. The proposed system, which serves a few bus stops -- 1 in Gilroy, 1 in Morgan Hill, & potentially another in South San Jose--would connect a lot quicker to Diridon Station, but the current system, with several bus stops along Monterey Rd without ever going in the freeway, fails to quickly connect to Diridon Station for Caltrain. This oversight particularly affects those living just south of the Caltrain service cutoff during off-peak hours. Moreover, the notion of a separate route connecting to the North San Jose/Berryessa BART Station remains a distant dream. The insistence that the Rapid 568 is sufficient simply because it bears the label "rapid" is both misleading & disheartening. Residents of Morgan Hill & Gilroy have expressed that these services are far too slow, which takes over 2 times or even 3 or 4 times as long as a car ride. The reality is stark: driving from Morgan Hill to Diridon Station takes around 25 minutes, while the so-called "Rapid 568" drags on for over 50 minutes. One could just as easily rename it the "Less Slow 568." The route's failure to utilize the freeway for faster transit is baffling. The bus company even sometimes has the buses to say "Spare The Air", & to encourage people to take the bus instead of driving, which comes at the expense of their sleep time if they choose to use it for work purposes, all by which they won't if they have the ability & means to get a car. And despite the bus company encouraging people to take public transportation, most of those working in the corporate or headquarters level of the VTA bus company drive to & from work & don't do their part, highlighting a major hypocrisy among them! Is it too much to ask for a direct bus route that connects Gilroy to Diridon Station with minimal stops near the freeway? The alternatives are hardly feasible. For those considering rideshare options like Lyft or Uber, the financial burden is staggering--always over $30 or even often over $40 for a one-way trip, not to mention the expectation of tipping the driver. This scenario is not sustainable for daily commutes, especially for those in Morgan Hill or Gilroy who lack access to a car. A former VTA employee I spoke with expressed dismay at the apparent apathy within route management. He remarked that many of the staff seem to go to work just for a paycheck, a troubling indictment of a system that should prioritize the needs of its community. Imagine the transformation that could occur if these decision-makers were to relocate to Morgan Hill or Gilroy & rely on public transportation for their daily commutes. Their perspective would undoubtedly shift, catalyzing much-needed improvements in service. Unfortunately, the prevailing reality is that public transportation is not serving the people effectively. While there may be lofty goals to encourage a shift away from personal vehicles, such aspirations falter when faced with the prospect of sacrificing over 1 hour of commuting time for a 1 way trip, which means well over 2 hours in total daily commute when going to work only to much of San Jose & especially Santa Clara, especially if it means sacrificing almost half of normal sleep time just to take public transportation. This isn't merely conjecture; it's a palpable truth that drives individuals back to their cars, seeking convenience over inconvenience. The cycle is self-perpetuating. As more individuals opt for personal vehicles due to the inefficiencies of public transport, the ridership declines, leading to dwindling revenue for the very services that should be thriving. When I finally buy my own car, I won't miss public transportation in the slightest. I will relish the freedom it provides, & I can only predict that my experience will mirror that of countless others who find themselves in the same position. Ultimately, the message is clear: you reap what you sow. If public transportation continues on this path of neglect & inefficiency, it risks becoming obsolete. Change won't come from mere wishful thinking; it must be driven by the voices of those who demand better. Only through active engagement & persistent requests & having the city or county to put more serious people who won't be spending tax money unwisely but rather wisely to put more efficient route to work can we hope to create a transportation system that truly serves its community.

Very involved and organized team. Their website could use some work but they have great programs,…read moreare very active through a lot of initiatives (Phonebanking, canvassing, etc.) and I highly recommend getting involved!

Here with my daughter Julia, she is registering to vote AND volunteer!…read moreThis is a very well-run and organized chapter of the Democratic party. My daughter had a wonderful opportunity to register voters (all parties, of course!) over 2 weekends this past fall. She was proud to be part of the 2012 election process. The folks at this San Jose headquarters were extremely welcoming and very knowledgable.