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
In 1999, the City of Santa Clara renamed its Children’s Theater to the Roberta Jones Junior Theatre, opened the skate park off San Tomas Expressway and Cabrillo Avenue and established the Neighborhood Enhancement Committee. Nationally, Santa Clara University alumnus Brandi Chastain scored the game winning penalty kick against China in the FIFA Women’s World Cup … Read more
The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the City and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge. Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all of the arrests … Read more
These days, it’s difficult to find heroes. Outside of thee and me, of course. That’s why a recent Jena McGregor article in The Washington Post is a must-read for those who are looking for inspiration, as well as income, from their jobs. “Why We Love Stories About Workers Who Sleep On The Job” is the … Read more
The Santa Clara County Vector Control District (SCCVCD) has detected West Nile virus (WNV) positive tests in adult mosquitoes collected from an area around portions of the 94087, 95050 and 95051 ZIP code areas that include parts of the cities of Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. The detection has prompted the scheduling of a truck-mounted adult … Read more
He battled a life-threatening cancer with help from Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara cancer care, and now, 8-year-old Tyler DeCourcey is bringing warmth and comfort to other cancer patients at the Santa Clara Medical Center. Tyler and his twin brother Alex sought donations instead of gifts for their joint birthday, and got enough cash to buy … Read more
Santa Clara’s youth are able to eat free this summer under Santa Clara Unified School District’s (SCUSD) Seamless Summer program. The program — which began the week after the end of this school year — provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to any member of the public under 18 during the weekdays at participating … Read more
On Aug. 4, a house with Santa Clara’s Housing Choices at the De La Cruz Cooperative (www.housingchoices.org/partner-properties) was bustling with activity. Workers held on to their construction tools and sported jeans and turquoise shirts, unifying them as the volunteers giving the house a makeover. According to Terry Downing, Development and Outreach Manager at Rebuilding Together … Read more
We’re down to the wire. The deadline for candidates for the November election is today at 5 p.m. — However, if District 3 incumbent Pat Kolstad doesn’t file, the deadline for that district is Aug. 15. Here’s the line-up as of press time: The contest for Mayor will be battled by appointed incumbent Lisa M. … Read more
The City of Santa Clara is currently working on updating its Climate Action Plan said Reena Brilliot, planning manager with the Community Development Department. The Climate Action Plan was adopted in 2013 and helps steer the City towards a more environmentally sustainable future. One of the stated goals from the plan is to, “Encourage new … Read more