Welcome to the Resource Center
The Resource Center is a directory with links to various bits of information for and about the neighborhood and the City of Santa Clara.
Restaurant Picks
On the SOFNA e-mail list, neighbors have been sharing their opinions and recommendations for restaurants, cafes, and eateries in the area. We've posted the list to guide your dining enjoyment
More Resources
City of Santa Clara
- City of Santa Clara -- main web page
- Municipal Code
Police Department
- Santa Clara Police Department
Emergencies: dial (408) 296-2236 or dial 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: dial (408) 615-5580
- SCPD Traffic Issues (to report)
- SCPD FaceBook page
- SCPD arrest log
- Raids Online
- Crime Reports
Fire Department
- Santa Clara Fire Department
Fire Department: dial (408) 296-1515
SCFD on Twitter SCFD on Facebook - Other Emergency Dispatch Numbers (County-wide)
More Emergency Numbers
- Electrical and water (power outage, traffic signals, water emergency): 408-615-5640
- Downed tree limbs, wires and street lights: 408-615-5600
- Storm drains: 408-615-3080
- Silicon Valley Power on Twitter
Make a Service Request
Residents can make a service request for a variety of issues.
Graffiti -- The Santa Clara Police Department has a Graffiti Hotline to report graffiti offenders by calling (408) 241-9495. The number for the Public Works Department for graffiti removal is (408) 615-3080. The on-line option to report graffiti is on the "make a service request" page under "blight."
Utilities
Transportation
Cabs
The following cab companies are authorized (2015) to conduct business in the City of Santa Clara:
- Green Cab, (408)573-7691
- City / Milpitas Cab, (408) 945-8500
- Rainbow Cab, (408) 270-9900
- Orange Cab, (408) 733-0900
- Silicon Valley Cab, (408)900-9000
- Yellow Checker / Yellow Cab, (408)777-7777
Public Transportation
- Transit Info (Bay Area)
- BART
- CalTrain
- VTA -- Valley Transportation Authority for the Santa Clara valley
- ACE -- Altamont Corridor Express
private car or rideshare
Local Schools
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
Other Schools
Local Libraries
Other Links
- Smart Voter
- Household Hazardous Waste
- List of HHW and where to dispose (link to City website)
- Community Re-Use Program, call 408.299.7300
- Santa Clara County
- Santa Clara Valley Water District
- Save BAREC
- Summerhill Homes (BAREC housing development)
- Valley Rapid Transit (Stevens Creek)
Address and Zip Code Change!
In 2010, our postoffice, city, and zip code for the neighborhood changed to Santa Clara CA 95050. To assist in the transition (July 1st of 2010), a team led by Anne Lino prepared documentation and a convenient checklist. They collected a number of forms (DMV, IRS, Veterans Administration, etc.) to make the process easier. Download all of these materials right here:
- Instructions and Tips for managing the change (Word)
- Address Change Checklist Part 1 (Word)
- Address Change Checklist Part 2 (Word)
- IRS Form 8822 (PDF)
- DMV Form 14 (PDF)
- Property Tax change of address (PDF)
- Veterans Administration change of address form 20-572 (PDF)
- Registrar of Voters to complete a "Voter Action Request Form"
- Map (PDF) to the Sanchez Annex where our mail is held