City Politics
City Politics
City Manager’s Contract Triggers Intense Debate
December 15, 2021
A standard administrative item devolved into a nearly three hour back-and-forth with council members and the city manager lobbing accusations...
City Politics
City Manager Lawyers Up, Demands COLA Raise
December 14, 2021
Santa Clara City Manager Deanna Santana has hired a lawyer to press her claim that the City Council cannot deny...
City Politics
Agape Playskool’s Outdoor Play Area Approved
December 9, 2021
After a long debate, the Santa Clara Planning Commission approved Agape Playskool’s application to build an outdoor play area at...
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Patrick Henry Specific Plan Final Steps
December 8, 2021
The Council heard details about bringing 12,000 apartments to the Patrick Henry Specific Plan. During a study session Tuesday, the...
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Planning Commission Receives Final Update on Zoning Code Changes
November 18, 2021
Santa Clara’s Planning Commission received one last update on the City’s zoning code changes before they are released to the...
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City to Allow Curfew Extension Five Days a Year at Levi’s Stadium
November 17, 2021
The Santa Clara City Council has decided to allow up to five curfew exemptions per year at Levi’s Stadium. The...
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Santa Clara Councilmember Denies Asking 49ers For Money
November 11, 2021
Last month, Santa Clara Councilmember Kevin Park came under fire in light of a records request that shows correspondences between...
City Politics
Public Outcry for Homeless Housing Project Leads To Council Rejection
November 10, 2021
The Santa Clara City Council will not support a homeless housing project located on White Oak Lane. The project was...
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Planning Commission Previews Zoning Code Update
October 28, 2021
Santa Clara’s Planning Commission received details on the City’s zoning code update during its Oct. 27 meeting. Under state law,...
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Voters Will Decide Whether to Up Business Tax in 2022 Election
October 27, 2021
Santa Clara will seek voter approval in the November election to increase taxes on local businesses. During a study session...