Former FPPC Chair Questions DA Filing Regarding World Cup

Former FPPC Chair Ann Ravel says a recent complaint filed with the District Attorney was out of bounds and should have been filed with the FPPC.

A recent complaint to the Santa Clara District Attorney has gotten the attention of the former chair of the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), who believes the filers are out of bounds in submitting the claim to the DA. Ann Ravel, former chair of the FPPC, has challenged a recent complaint that points fingers … Read more

Stadium Authority Rent Win: $10 Million Over 40 Years

Levis Stadium

After two years of closed-door hearings and discussion, a private arbitrator awarded the Santa Clara Stadium Authority a 1.07 percent increase in the Levi’s Stadium facilities rent — raising the annual amount to $24,762,000 from $24,500,000, a total of $10.5 million over the 40-year term of the stadium lease. The Stadium Authority will also receive … Read more