Author: David Alexander
City PoliticsCommunitySports
Swimmers Grow Weary of Talk, Demand Answers As To Swim Center’s Fate
September 7, 2023
Infrastructure is one of — if not the — most essential aspect of city services. Even just general maintenance of...
City PoliticsCommunity
Another General Plan Amendment to Bring Santa Clara Another High-Density Housing Complex
August 30, 2023
Yet another general plan amendment will transform an old gas station and couch dumping ground near Santa Clara University into...
City Politics
Divisive Mixed-Use Project Sparks Lengthy Debate
August 23, 2023
After much public input, the Santa Clara City Council opted to delay voting on a mixed-use development, unable to decide...
City Politics
Charter Review Committee Set, Council ‘Squirrels Away’ Money To Support It
July 19, 2023
The Santa Clara City Council has appointed a Charter Review Committee to consider allowing voters to decide whether to appoint...
City Politics
Council Fills Seat of Ousted Parks And Recreation Commissioner
July 18, 2023
After a controversial decision to block the reappointment of a parks and recreation commissioner, the Council has decided on his replacement. At...
City PoliticsPublic Safety
Soccer Game Stabbing Ignites Council Action
July 12, 2023
A stabbing at a soccer game has left the Santa Clara City Council scrambling to examine operations at Levi’s Stadium....
City Politics
Police Chief Gets Raise Despite Vice Mayor’s Objections
June 28, 2023
The Santa Clara City Council approved a 10% raise for its police chief — but not without dissent. Although the City’s...
City Politics
Council Ignores Public Plea For Becker’s Resignation
June 7, 2023
A public petition calling for Council Member Anthony Becker’s resignation failed to gain traction. At its Tuesday night meeting, the...
City Politics
City Makes Headway On Securing FIFA Documents
May 24, 2023
The Santa Clara City Attorney said he feels much better about the status of obtaining the necessary documents for the...
City Politics
Homeless Housing Development Still Raw with Public
May 10, 2023
Last week’s Benton Street homeless development reared its head again at the Santa Clara City Council’s meeting. Tuesday night, reconsideration...