Just around lunchtime on Nov. 21, 2024, 18-year-old Kephas Pope waited in the dirt median between the Domicilio Apartments, where he lived, and Santa Clara University’s (SCU) main campus, waiting to cross El Camino Real. He would never make it across. While Pope waited to walk his bike the rest of the way across the … Read more
The public got its first glimpse of next year’s Super Bowl agreement. With Levi’s Stadium set to host Super Bowl LX in 2026, city employees presented the terms of the agreement to the Santa Clara City Council at its Tuesday night meeting. The presentation was similar to one approved earlier this year that lays out the … Read more
Sunnyvale has passed an ordinance allowing the city to regulate household appliances and heating systems before a state law prevents it from doing so. Starting in October, AB 306 will pause cities’ ability to amend residential construction codes. So, at its Aug. 12, the Sunnyvale City Council started the process of getting an ordinance on … Read more
Two for-sale townhome developments could add to the city’s housing stock, chipping away at state housing mandates. At its latest meeting, Aug. 13, the planning commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Santa Clara City Council approve both projects. The bigger of the two projects, located at 1400 Coleman Ave., kitty-corner from the Costco, would … Read more
To accommodate Silicon Valley Power’s system expansion plan, the Santa Clara City Council approved seizing four more parcels as part of an ongoing eminent domain process. At its regular meeting on Aug. 19, the council voted unanimously to secure the latest of a slew of properties along a proposed transmission line. The 115 kV line … Read more
During a recent discussion about changes to the Related Santa Clara development, many bemoaned the project’s delay. Related was, according to the original agreements, already supposed to have the first phase of the project completed. Extenuating circumstances — including “adverse economic conditions,” a lawsuit, regulatory red tape, the collapse of a bank planned as an anchor … Read more
A proposed housing development is ruffling the feathers of some Sunnyvale residents who claim the traffic it will bring will disrupt the neighborhood’s character. At its July 1 meeting, the Sunnyvale City Council approved a general plan amendment to rezone a parcel located at 781 S. Wolfe Road. The property is located on the south … Read more
Sunnyvale’s new superintendent wants to reimagine what education can be. Earlier this month, Gudiel Crosthwaite took over the role. He brings more than 30 years of educational experience. Sunnyvale School District was an attractive proposition for him because of its forward-thinking approach, committing “the vision, the resources and the support” to improving the district. “I … Read more
A new Santa Clara park is providing a tiny oasis in the heart of the neighborhood near Levi’s Stadium. The half-acre park is located in the Clara neighborhood, a 45-acre residential neighborhood near the stadium. The park opened in June, becoming the city’s 42nd park, which includes 229 improved acres and more than 80 acres … Read more
Sunnyvale’s new police chief is looking forward to fostering good working relationships with those in his department and improving public engagement. Last month, Sunnyvale hired Daniel Pistor as chief of the city’s public safety department. Following a nationwide search, the city promoted Pistor, who had been serving as the deputy chief of fire services. Ensuring … Read more