There will be no court hearing of a request by AG Xavier Becerra's motion to block the sale of the two local hospitals.

New labor conflicts have intensified an already boiling controversy over Santa Clara county’s purchase of two failing hospitals.

Local officials accused the attorney general of engaging in political posturing, with no concern for health care needs of Santa Clara County.

State Attorney General Xavier Becerra rejected an appeal from Santa Clara County to keep St. Louise and O'Connor hospitals open.

The California Department of Justice is trying to block the sale of O’Connor and St Louise hospitals to Santa Clara County.

In St. Louise, Santa Clara County will acquire a dedicated, quality staff providing adequate care, according to a court-ordered evaluation.

County officials pledged that its bid to buy St. Louise and O’Connor hospitals will not negatively affect services offered at the facilities.

The county has offered to buy the local hospitals as part of a bankruptcy reorganization by the facilities’ parent company.