A legal ruling has caused Santa Clara to claw back rules requiring that all new construction be entirely electric. A 9th Circuit Court ruling against the city of Berkley found that such environmental regulations are illegal. Since Santa Clara’s regulations, known as its reach code, were modeled after Berkley’s, City Attorney Glen Googins said it … Read more
The Santa Clara City Council approved two bike plans along major corridors in the city on Oct. 22. The first was a plan for a four-lane protected bike lane that eliminated parking on the street along Martin and Walsh Avenues. The second was a stretch along De La Cruz Boulevard. The first item detailed segments … Read more
At the July 16, 2024 City Council meeting, Council voted unanimously to place a $400 million general obligation bond on the November 2024 ballot to address the City’s over $600 million in unfunded infrastructure needs. While the most immediate infrastructure needs total more than $600 million over the next five years, the total does not … Read more
Amanda Pease, President of the Board of Directors of the Santa Clara Swim Club, is busy planning for the Swim Club’s “Casino Night,” a fundraiser to be held on Saturday, March 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. at 1600 Martin Ave. where the Aquamaids’ Bingo Hall is located. “We just want some community bonding and … Read more