Author: David Alexander
City PoliticsCommunityPublic Safety
What Nobody Is Saying About Sunnyvale’s Paramedic Shortage
April 8, 2024
While the recent restoration of paramedic services to Sunnyvale was a victory for residents, it still doesn’t address the larger issue. Late...
City Politics
Community Survey Results Questioned by Council And Public
March 29, 2024
If you don’t like the results of a survey, just call into question the methods used to gather the data...
City Politics
Housing Development in District 6 “Concerns” its Representative, Council Approves Anyway
March 20, 2024
The Santa Clara City Council approved the rezoning of the former St. Mark’s Church site to make way for single-family...
City Politics
Swim Center to Remain Closed and Costly to Repair
March 13, 2024
The Santa Clara City Council heard a grim update on the status of the International Swim Center (ISC). It also...
City Politics
Council Hears Detailed Report on Super Bowl and World Cup
March 6, 2024
The Santa Clara City Council received an in-depth report from the Bay Area Host Committee about the upcoming Super Bowl...
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Santa Clara Cops Enjoy Second Highest Average Salary In California
February 29, 2024
It has never been a better time to be a cop in Santa Clara — at least as far as...
City Politics
Stadium Budget Study Session Reveals Some Financial Wounds Are Healing, Others Still Tender
February 28, 2024
A discussion about the Santa Clara Stadium Authority’s upcoming budget caused the mayor to bemoan the lack of an agreement...
City Politics
New High-rise Condo Complex on Its Way to Santa Clara
February 21, 2024
A new massive high-rise condo complex is coming to Santa Clara. Tuesday night, the Santa Clara City Council unanimously approved...
City Politics
Ballot Measure Could Help Stitch Santa Clara’s Infrastructure Wound
February 7, 2024
The Santa Clara City Council heard a report about how a potential ballot measure could help with the City’s infrastructure...
City Politics
Conditions At Swim Center “Concerning” To City-Hired Consultant
January 31, 2024
The number of “concerns” surrounding the George Haines International Swim Center (ISC) could not be easily counted at the Santa...