Author: Carolyn Schuk
City Politics
Past and Future Deficits Haunt Santa Clara’s Operating Budget
June 15, 2011
Santa Clara has a balanced budget this year. But the City has no choice. Since 2000, reserves were used six...
City Politics
Stadium Project Bottom Line: Pretty Much the Same as a Year Ago
June 15, 2011
A year ago Santa Clara residents voted “yes” on a proposal to move forward with a plan for a 49ers...
City Politics
Many City Fees and Service Charges to Grow in Coming Year, Electric Rates Stay Steady
June 8, 2011
In the coming year, Santa Clara residents and businesses can expect to see increases in city fees and service charges...
CommunitySchools
It May Not Feel like Summer, But Clouds Won’t Rain on Library Summer Reading Program
June 8, 2011
Despite unseasonably cloudy weather, last Saturday the Santa Clara City Library kicked off its 56th annual summer reading program with...
Community
Annual Conspiracy Theorist Mind-Meld Coming Up
June 1, 2011
Conspiracists converge on the Santa Clara Marriott (www.marriott.com) June 3-5 for Conspiracy Con (www.conspiracycon.com), the now-annual colloquium of all things...
City Politics
From Innovation to Delivery, Green Energy Ecosystem Evolves in Santa Clara
June 1, 2011
If you want to see the green energy ecosystem evolve, the City of Santa Clara offers a front row seat....
Arts & Entertainment
Opera-tunities Abound in Santa Clara
June 1, 2011
If you’ve ever wished to be a part of opera, now is your chance. And you can support Santa Clara’s...
City Politics
Santa Clara Operating Budget Up Modestly for 2011-2012, But Are Revenue Forecasts Too Optimistic?
June 1, 2011
The City of Santa Clara’s operating budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year is up 2.2% from 2010-2011 spending, driven by...
City Politics
Santa Clara’s 2011-2012 Capital Improvement Budget is Cautious
May 25, 2011
On May 17, Santa Clara unveiled a cautious capital improvement budget (CIP) for the coming fiscal year. Capital improvements are...
City Politics
City Operating Budget: Back in the Black, But Future Deficits Forecast
May 25, 2011
Santa Clara’s operating budget picture is somewhat brighter this year, City Finance Director Gary Ameling told the City Council at...