The City of Santa Clara held its annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 2 in Central Park. The 112-year-old Santa Clara tradition was celebrated by decorating the holiday tree and placing the heirloom Teddy (Bear) in its branches. This year’s festivities included live music and entertainment from local groups as well as a place … Read more
Every 10 years, the City of Santa Clara takes into account population changes reflected in the Census. The City has appointed the Independent Redistricting Commission for the effort to gather public input on the Council district map. During Redistricting, City Council districts are potentially redrawn so that each district is substantially equal in population and … Read more
The City of Santa Clara was selected as a recipient of the 2021 Award for Excellence in Information Technology Practices from the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC). “Throughout the pandemic, the City continued to provide essential services in the community, online and in-person,” said City Manager Deanna J. Santana. “As the Center of … Read more
Due to extreme drought conditions throughout the Bay Area region and Santa Clara, City Manager Deanna J. Santana in her role as the Director of Emergency Services has declared a local drought emergency for the City of Santa Clara. The Santa Clara City Council ratified the emergency proclamation at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, … Read more
Become a leader in your community and join the Independent Redistricting Commission to be a part of a public process to adopt a new City Council District election map based on 2020 U.S. Census data. About the Independent Redistricting Commission Redistricting occurs every 10 years after each U.S. Census. Santa Clara is required to update the … Read more
In September, the Santa Clara City Council approved an additional $1.5 million for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and broadened the eligibility requirements allowing more households to pre-qualify for the program. The application process for Round 2 of funding is now available. In response to COVID-19 and its economic fallout, the City of Santa Clara worked to … Read more
A 65-unit multifamily, affordable apartment project is set to begin construction in late 2020. The project is on a vacant 2.5-acre City of Santa Clara-owned property located at 2330 Monroe St. In January, the Santa Clara City Council unanimously approved the development of 65 affordable housing units to increase the City’s affordable housing stock and … Read more
Santa Clara Fire Station 8, located at 2400 Agnew Rd., reopened this week after being closed for nine months for renovations. Soon after, Fire Station 10, currently located at 5111 Stars & Stripes Dr., will close by March 1 while preparations begin for replacing and relocating the station. These changes are coming along because of … Read more
The City of Santa Clara is now accepting applications from residents who are interested in being considered for a City Council vacancy and live in Council District 5. The City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications through Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. For more information and to apply for the vacancy, visit the City Clerk’s Office online. To … Read more
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Council Member Patricia M. Mahan submitted her resignation from her District 5 seat due to serious medical issues. Council Member Mahan’s resignation will become effective on Feb. 1, 2020. “On behalf of the City Council, thank you to Council Member Mahan for her significant contributions and service to the Santa Clara … Read more