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RDA Backstory Complex
August 8, 2012
As with so many issues in California state finance, following the trail of RDA history leads back to Proposition 13....
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CalPERS Returns: 2012 Isn’t the Whole Story
July 25, 2012
The next catastrophe to wallop municipal budgets will be a shortfall in CalPERS returns, adding to the already-escalating payments levied...
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Nomination period is open for the November election of four City Council seats, Chief of Police and City Clerk.
July 18, 2012
Monday, July 16, was the first day for individuals to pull nomination papers if they intend to run for the...
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City Manager Jennifer Sparacino: A Remarkable Career
July 11, 2012
It’s a testimony to Jennifer Sparacino’s unpretentious manner that it’s only when you stop to reckon Santa Clara’s achievements during...
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Sacramento Court Blocks County’s $30 Million Santa Clara RDA Money Grab
July 11, 2012
It looks like the County isn’t going to be buttering its bread with Santa Clara’s $30 million. Last week, Sacramento...
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RDA Successor Oversight Board: Lunches With Wolves
July 4, 2012
Someone once described democracy as “two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.” It’s an apt...
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TWO FREE CANDIDATE TRAINING SEMINARS OFFERED
July 4, 2012
Fair Political Practices Commission and Registrar of Voters offer guidance for candidates and treasurers … As candidates and their campaign...
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In RDA Obligation Dispute, County Says Stadium Authority Goal was to “Wash” Money
June 27, 2012
Last Friday while many Santa Clarans were preparing for a pleasant summer weekend, Santa Clara County officials were preparing to...
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49ers Stadium Construction Keeps the Momentum Going
June 6, 2012
A month after breaking ground on the new Santa Clara stadium, the San Francisco 49ers are keeping the momentum going...
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Santa Clara Elections – Getting Involved
June 6, 2012
The City of Santa Clara and Santa Clara WEEKLY have partnered in a series of four articles outlining what it...