City Politics
City Politics
Garbage Rate Increase Approved, Benton Student Development Still Splits Public
July 15, 2020
After hours of talk, the Santa Clara City Council approved garbage collection rate increases ranging from 28 percent to 68...
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Councilmember Chahal Continues Fight to Reconsider Garbage Rate Increases
July 14, 2020
Santa Clara Councilmember Raj Chahal continues to oppose the Council’s December 2019 decision to hire Green Waste Recovery (GWR) at...
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New Santa Clara Budget Format Makes $147M in Capital Projects Easy to Understand
July 9, 2020
Despite the budget-busting pandemic, Santa Clara’s Finance Department has been able to continue the project it began last year to...
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Hotel For Gateway Crossings Project Delayed, Affordable Housing Increased
July 8, 2020
The Santa Clara City Council has agreed to amend the Gateway Crossings project after the developer said the economic downturn...
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FPPC Fines SF PAC For Late Spending Reports in 2016 Santa Clara Election
July 7, 2020
The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has imposed a $3,500 fine on Santa Francisco PAC BluPAC for failing to...
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Updated: County Will Reopen Personal Care Services, Allow Small Outdoor Gatherings
July 7, 2020
Today, the State of California approved Santa Clara County’s application for a variance, which officially allows for outdoor dining and...
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County Cannot Reopen Personal Care Services, State Denies Reopening Plans
July 6, 2020
Last week, Santa Clara County asked the State to review their request for a county variance that would allow for...
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County Aims to Allow Personal Care Services, Gyms, Small Gatherings Pending State Approval
July 2, 2020
Today, Santa Clara County and County of Santa Clara Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody have asked for the State’s approval...
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Council Sets Sights On Police Reform, Passes Budget
June 25, 2020
As a response to the death of George Floyd, the Santa Clara City Council vowed to reform how police interact...
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State of the City 2020: Facing Profound Challenges, Still Accomplishing
June 24, 2020
Despite unprecedented challenges, the City of Santa Clara is doing well judging by the residents’ solid approval ratings. That’s the...