City Politics
City Manager Fired: Critics Blame Jed York
February 25, 2022
Thursday night the Santa Clara City Council dismissed City Manager Deanna Santana in a 4-2 vote, with Santa Clara Mayor...
City Politics
City Wants To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup
February 23, 2022
Santa Clara supported hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Levi’s Stadium. The Council passed a resolution essentially waving a...
Community
Banned Users Decry Nextdoor’s Lack of Transparency
February 10, 2022
Nextdoor is supposed to be a forum for discussing neighborhood issues, a place where users can gripe about the potholes...
City Politics
City Adds Affordable Housing Complex
January 26, 2022
Santa Clara’s City Council added an affordable housing complex to the City’s list of below-market-rate housing, dealt with a request...
City Politics
Youth Soccer Park Parking Battle Reignited
January 12, 2022
Santa Clara’s City Council tackled several issues on Tuesday night including a request for $2M more in funding for Silicon...
Op-Ed
Santa Clara’s Safe Space for Bigots – Opinion
December 28, 2021
We don’t argue that Mayor Lisa Gillmor has the right to free speech — even on her City Twitter feed....
City Politics
Patrick Henry Specific Plan Final Steps
December 8, 2021
The Council heard details about bringing 12,000 apartments to the Patrick Henry Specific Plan. During a study session Tuesday, the...
City Politics
City to Allow Curfew Extension Five Days a Year at Levi’s Stadium
November 17, 2021
The Santa Clara City Council has decided to allow up to five curfew exemptions per year at Levi’s Stadium. The...
Community
Young Entrepreneurs Share Reflections at Third Annual Santa Clara Children’s Business Fair
November 9, 2021
It was a busy day for young entrepreneurs at the third annual Santa Clara Children’s Business Fair on Oct. 23...
City Politics
Voters Will Decide Whether to Up Business Tax in 2022 Election
October 27, 2021
Santa Clara will seek voter approval in the November election to increase taxes on local businesses. During a study session...