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Charter Review Committee Survey Out Now
September 8, 2023
Santa Clara has released a citywide survey to help the 2023 Charter Review Committee make an informed decision about whether...
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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...
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Op-Ed: Studies Show Appointed Police Chiefs are More Accountable than Elected Sheriffs
September 6, 2023
Along with a few other cities in the whole United States, the City of Santa Clara has kept the pre-civil...
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Santa Clara’s 10-Year Budget Forecast: Deficits, Deficits and More Deficits
September 1, 2023
Santa Clara’s budget continues to bleed red ink. The City faces deficits between $8 million and $15 million over the...
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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...
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2023 Charter Review Committee Hears from Police Chief, City Clerk
August 29, 2023
The Aug. 24 meeting of the Charter Review Committee was an opportunity for the committee and the public to hear...
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Old Quad Remodel Leads to Debate Over Larger Issue
August 28, 2023
A portion of the Bay Area’s housing crisis played out in front of the Planning Commission on Aug. 23. What...
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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...
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Elected vs Appointed Police Chief: A Subject That Comes Up Regularly
August 15, 2023
Since Santa Clara approved its charter in 1952, the City has, with one exception, had an elected police chief. That...
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2023 Charter Review Committee Holds First Meeting
August 11, 2023
Santa Clara’s Charter Review Committee held its first meeting on Aug. 10, with committee opponents voicing their objections loud and...