City Politics
Judge Rules on Multiple Motions as Start of Becker Perjury Trial Nears
October 11, 2024
The judge overseeing the perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker ruled on several motions on Oct....
City Politics
Potential Motion to Dismiss in Becker Trial
September 26, 2024
What was supposed to be a hearing to deal with a subpoena issued by the defense in the perjury trial...
Milestones
Milestones – Do You Remember? – Opinion
September 26, 2024
Not so long ago, when you were a child, you learned (sometimes the hard way) touching a hot stove got...
City Politics
City Donates $10K to Diwali Celebration
September 25, 2024
An Indian cultural event will get $10,000 in city money despite concerns over whether it is a political event. At...
Milestones
Milestones – Can You Be Fooled Again? – Opinion
September 19, 2024
Is it believable that a Santa Clara resident could sit on city council as a council member or as mayor...
City Politics
Becker Trial Jury Selection Starts in Late October
September 17, 2024
With the Santa Clara Superior Courthouse in San Jose backed up with court cases, the perjury trial of Santa Clara...
City Politics
Council Members Call Out “Cherry-Picking” in Civil Grand Jury Personal Responses
September 17, 2024
Earlier this month, the Santa Clara City Council spent hours duking it out over how to respond to a civil grand...
City Politics
Follow the Money 2024: 49ers Shovel in $930K, Chandra Raises Money Out of Town
September 16, 2024
Update: A change has been made to the initial story said that Bob O’Keefe and Steve Kelly donated money to...
City Politics
City Council Shifts Ceremonial Designations
September 11, 2024
Who gets to sign off on ceremonial designations has shifted in Santa Clara. At its Tuesday night meeting, the Santa...
City Politics
Becker Trial on Standby, Small Business Owner Kirk Vartan Subpoenaed
September 10, 2024
The perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker may be closer to starting. Judge Panthea E. Saban...