City Politics
City Politics
City Council Shifts Ceremonial Designations
September 11, 2024
Who gets to sign off on ceremonial designations has shifted in Santa Clara. At its Tuesday night meeting, the Santa...
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Becker Trial on Standby, Small Business Owner Kirk Vartan Subpoenaed
September 10, 2024
The perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker may be closer to starting. Judge Panthea E. Saban...
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Sunnyvale Appoints Tim Kirby as New City Manager
September 8, 2024
The Sunnyvale City Council unanimously appointed Tim Kirby as the new City Manager, effective Sept. 1. Kirby has been the Interim...
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Second Grand Jury Report Says Santa Clara Lost in Deal With 49ers
September 7, 2024
Whether the settlement agreement or the initial contracts are responsible for Levi’s Stadium’s performance suffused nearly every comment of the...
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Council Candidate’s “Dark Money” Complaint at Odds With Social Media Posts
September 6, 2024
A Santa Clara City Council candidate claims a phone survey is spreading lies about him, violating the city’s dark money...
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Council Adopts Some Elements of Grand Jury’s Recommendations
September 4, 2024
The Santa Clara City Council majority still doesn’t like the contents of the civil grand jury report — or what...
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Surgical Robotics Manufacturer Alters Massive Development, Sunnyvale City Council Rejoices
September 3, 2024
A massive manufacturing development in Sunnyvale will see a few changes following a contract amendment by the Sunnyvale City Council....
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No Settlement in Becker Trial; Becker Team Withdraws Subpoenas
September 3, 2024
Despite pressure from the court, there appears to be no settlement in the perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council...
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Council Approves Data Center In Spite of Planning Commission Objection
August 30, 2024
The Santa Clara City Council unanimously approved plans for a new data center on Bowers Avenue during its Tuesday night...
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City Makes Progress on FIFA, Super Bowl Contracts
August 28, 2024
A seemingly routine informational report about two marquee events at Levi’s Stadium became a bit of a to do at...