The City of Santa Clara has named Beyoncé Knowles-Carter the title of Honorary Mayor for Aug. 30, the day of her “Renaissance World Tour” concert at Levi’s Stadium. Beyoncé will also receive the Key to the City. This marks her fifth appearance at Levi’s Stadium. Her previous performances include the 2018 “On the Run II Tour”, … Read more
Santa Clara County will have a new tool in the battle against West Nile virus and the mosquitoes that carry it. In early May, the County of Santa Clara Vector Control District started using unmanned aircraft systems, also known as drones, to apply larvicides in wetlands and other nonresidential areas. Vector Control received approval for … Read more
The Santa Clara Fire Department (SCFD) is investigating two separate fires in the span of a week. On Jan. 28, firefighters arrived at Santa Clara’s Elks Lodge on the corner of Martin Ave. and Richard Ave. around 5 p.m. When crews arrived, they found “significant flames and smoke” coming out of the building. “Two personnel … Read more
Sunnyvale’s City Council will hold interviews on Jan. 31 and Feb. 2 to decide who will fill the seat vacated by former Council Member Mason Fong. The City says nine people have applied for the position. Jennifer Britton is a 37-year resident of Sunnyvale who works as an independent leadership coach and consultant. “I have … Read more
Santa Clara’s City Council will soon be asked to approve the Patrick Henry Drive Specific Plan. The City’s Planning Commission voted on Jan. 26 to approve four staff recommendations in the plan, pushing the entire document forward to the City Council for final approval. Recommendation 1 – Environmental Impact Report Commissioners unanimously approved Recommendation 1, … Read more
Westfield Valley Fair employees are angry and fighting back after mall management announced its new “controlled parking plan.” In a letter circulating among mall employees, organizers say “It is unreasonable and unsafe to expect exhausted mall employees to walk off-campus where parking is free or take a pay cut for simply using their car to … Read more
For Santa Clara’s Ashley Chow, becoming a contestant on Jeopardy was always an idea she had in the back of her mind. “I’ve always liked watching Jeopardy and enjoyed trivia. So, it was something that I always was like, ‘Oh, wow, it’d be really cool if I could do this one day,’” said Chow. “But … Read more
As COVID-19 cases surge throughout the Bay Area, the City of Santa Clara has announced new closures. The City’s Northside and Mission Branch Libraries will close temporarily and the Central Park Library will adjust its hours of operation temporarily. According to a City news release, the increase in COVID-19 cases is impacting City library staffing … Read more
The City of Santa Clara and the City of Sunnyvale will have new representation at the State Assembly. According to We Draw the Lines California – the organization tasked with redrawing the state’s election districts based on the 2020 Census results – Santa Clara and Sunnyvale will be combined into Assembly District 26. Under the … Read more
Westfield Valley Fair announced it would start charging for parking on Feb. 8, 2022, including an employee parking fee. According to a press release, Valley Fair will charge employees $40 per month or $3 per day to park in designated employee parking areas. It encouraged employers to purchase parking passes for their employees. When asked … Read more