Santa Clara County’s state-mandated housing plans have been approved — nearly two years after the deadline.

Santa Clara County is preparing to ban artificial turf on all county-owned property, citing health and environmental concerns. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will vote

KPMG officially ramped up operations at its new home in Santa Clara Square last week. The office, at 2755 Augustine Drive, is part of Irvine Co.’s development of office, retail and residential space, which covers 93 acres. A Whole Foods and a slew of restaurants and shops are within walking distance of the KPMG office.