City Politics
City Politics
Role of “Special Advisor to the Mayor” Leads to Conflict at Council Meetings
March 6, 2023
Just before midnight on Feb. 7, 2023, Santa Clara Vice Mayor Kevin Park closed the City Council meeting in an...
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Morse Mansion: Future Home of SVP Sustainability And Historical Center?
February 23, 2023
A new educational and historical center may be on the horizon for Santa Clara’s historic Morse Mansion on Fremont Street,...
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Council Approves Noise Monitoring Contract
February 22, 2023
Despite previously wanting alternatives to re-upping the contract for stadium noise monitoring, the Santa Clara City Council hired the same...
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Judge Dismisses ReMet Lawsuit: No Breach of Contract Without a Contract
February 10, 2023
A judge has dismissed developer Republic Metropolitan’s (ReMet) 2022 lawsuit against Santa Clara. ReMet accused the City of breach of...
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New City Manager Comes With Local Experience
February 9, 2023
After nearly a year without a permanent city manager, Santa Clara has hired San Bruno City Manager Jovan Grogan to...
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City Hires New City Manager
February 8, 2023
After firing its previous city manager without cause, hiring an old guard city employee to keep the ship on course...
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Local Baseball Tournaments To Go Ahead As Planned
February 1, 2023
At its most recent meeting, the Santa Clara City Council put community legacy ahead of its deficit. In a moment...
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Planning Commission Recommends Housing Element Update
January 30, 2023
The Santa Clara Planning Commission tackled the City’s housing element update during its Jan. 26 meeting and pushed it to...
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Santa Clara’s Data Drain
January 26, 2023
Santa Clara has a power problem. During the Oct. 26, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, Electric Utility Chief Operating Officer Kevin...
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2022 Election Analysis: PACs Ruled Santa Clara’s Election Spending, But Impact Varied
January 23, 2023
More than 95% of the $3.7 million spent in Santa Clara’s 2022 election was by PACs. 88% of that money—$3.3...