City Politics
Becker Sentenced to Probation, Work Duty
April 4, 2025
Former Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker will not spend time in prison after his December 2024 conviction for...
City Politics
District Attorney Demands Jail Time for Becker
March 19, 2025
Former Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker will be in court later this week for sentencing in his perjury...
City Politics
2024 Santa Clara Election Spending Topped $3M, But How Much Did it Matter?
February 25, 2025
Campaign spending in the 2024 Santa Clara city election came close to $3.1 million, with PACs spending $2.9 million, dwarfing...
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Becker Sentencing Date Delayed
January 31, 2025
The court date to sentence former Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker has been delayed by two months. His...
City Politics
Santa Clara City Councilmember Anthony Becker Resigns
December 7, 2024
City Councilmember Anthony Becker submitted a letter of resignation on Friday, Dec. 6, effective immediately. View Mr. Becker’s letter of...
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Becker Found Guilty of Perjury, Willful Violation of Duty
December 5, 2024
It took less than three hours of deliberation on Thursday, Dec. 5 to find Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony...
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Day 14 Becker Perjury Trial: Case Handed to the Jury
December 4, 2024
The perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker is now in the hands of the jury. Just...
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Day 13 Becker Perjury Trial: Prosecution and Defense Rest
December 3, 2024
The prosecution and defense both rested their cases on Dec. 3, which means the perjury trial of Santa Clara City...
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Day 12 Becker Perjury Trial: DA Investigator Testifies to Destroyed Evidence
December 2, 2024
After a week-long break, the jury returned to the South County Courthouse in Morgan Hill on Dec. 2 to continue...
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Day 11 Becker Perjury Trial: Investigator Holt Continues Testimony
November 23, 2024
In an uncharacteristic outburst from the dais, Judge Javier Alcala, seemingly fed up with the defense, let the attorneys for...