Last week, it seemed that Robert “Bob” O’Keefe would be wielding the Santa Clara City seal as City Clerk in December. However, since the Weekly’s last article regarding the election results, the vote margin has shrunk and continued to shrink — now the votes lean in Hosam Haggag’s direction. By Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the … Read more
Thousands of Santa Clara voters cast their vote in the November 2018 elections. As of Wednesday, Nov. 7, 100 percent of all the precincts are reporting and the City will welcome new leadership as well as welcome back some familiar faces. Interestingly, more voters cast a vote for Measure M — the cannabis tax measure … Read more
We’re down to the wire. The deadline for candidates for the November election is today at 5 p.m. — However, if District 3 incumbent Pat Kolstad doesn’t file, the deadline for that district is Aug. 15. Here’s the line-up as of press time: The contest for Mayor will be battled by appointed incumbent Lisa M. … Read more
With the 49ers first preseason game on Aug. 9 and Beyoncé and JAY-Z’s upcoming concert on Sept. 29, the topic of short-term rentals and hotel tax rears its head again. These events and the usual stream of business travelers draw visitors from all parts of the country. Oftentimes, stadium visitors would rather crash nearby than … Read more
Moviegoers now have an elevated cinema experience in Santa Clara — AMC Mercado 20 is now home to a new Dolby Cinema. When you walk into Mercado’s Dolby Cinema, you will notice the sleek black entrance that is unique from the other theater entrances. You step into a hallway and are greeted by a large … Read more
The multicultural performances at the weekly Family Fun Nights put on by Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends have been drawing crowds all summer. The performers of Ballet Folklórico Mexicano Fuego Nuevo took the stage at July 9’s Family Fun Night. The Central Park Pavilion was alive with the sounds of upbeat Mexican music … Read more
Effective July 1, Santa Clara residents and business will notice that their water, recycled water and sewer rates will be a tad higher. Based on a study ordered by the City and conducted by Black & Veatch Management Consulting LLC, at current rates the City’s utilities will be running on just fumes within three years … Read more
Summer is usually a time of adventure, why not extend that notion to your taste buds? Santa Clara has delectable options to keep you cool and, hopefully, you find something new to love. Rocko’s Ice Cream Tacos started out as a food truck but recently put down roots in Santa Clara. They have a wide … Read more
Now that students are on summer break, it’s time to fill the free days with more than video games and flocking to the air-conditioned mall. A trip to the Warburton Pool is perfect for beating the heat and getting in some exercise. Located at 2250 Royal Drive, Warburton Pool is open for recreation swim on … Read more
The City of Santa Clara saw about a 23 percent voter turnout for the June 5 elections. As of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 6, most items have clear results. Measure A Almost 10,000 Santa Clarans voted on Measure A — which would have updated the City Charter to change the way Council Members … Read more