A stabbing at a soccer game has left the Santa Clara City Council scrambling to examine operations at Levi’s Stadium. At its Tuesday night meeting, the Council unanimously approved scheduling a special meeting to discuss security at the stadium. With Levi’s Stadium slated to host several big-ticket events in the future, the meeting would aim … Read more
The Santa Clara City Council approved a 10% raise for its police chief — but not without dissent. Although the City’s salary setting commission approved the raise for the police chief, Vice Mayor Kevin Park had a bone to pick. Park raised alarm bells about the bump, mostly because of a lack of clarity regarding the police … Read more
“They [the queer community] need more than a rainbow. They need support,” said Santa Clara resident and LGBTQIA+ ally Alison Pena at the City of Santa Clara’s 7th Pride flag raising ceremony outside City Hall on June 9. “Life is tough enough. Why do we have to make it even harder for people?” A church … Read more
The City Council will appoint a charter review committee to consider changing the elected police chief and city clerk positions to jobs appointed by the city manager. The decision was made at a June 6 study session. Santa Clara’s 1952 charter established both positions as elected and voters must approve changes. Even before discussing the … Read more
A public petition calling for Council Member Anthony Becker’s resignation failed to gain traction. At its Tuesday night meeting, the Santa Clara City Council considered whether to implore Becker to step down from his position in light of the legal charges against him. Howard Myers, a frequent Council attendee, brought the petition to the Council, … Read more
The Santa Clara City Attorney said he feels much better about the status of obtaining the necessary documents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held at Levi’s Stadium. “We don’t have all the documents, and I won’t stand here and tell you I do. But I feel a heck of lot better than … Read more
Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker faces charges of perjury and “violation of duty.” When asked in April about the charges, District Attorney Jeff Rosen told the media that when the criminal grand jury transcript was released, the public would have a better idea of why the office pursued the charges. The more than … Read more
Last week’s Benton Street homeless development reared its head again at the Santa Clara City Council’s meeting. Tuesday night, reconsideration of a contentious project to house 30 families failed to gain traction despite seven public members imploring the Council to reconsider. State tax money would fund a large portion of the development as part of … Read more
What happens in seven years? That was the question on everyone’s lips Tuesday night during a special meeting of the Santa Clara City Council. The meeting was a continuation of an item from last week where the Council was slated to vote on whether to build a homeless housing project on Benton Street and Lawrence … Read more
The public comment period during Tuesday night’s Santa Clara City Council meeting was emotionally charged. Many of the commenters were brief, but their core message was the same. They called for Council Member Anthony Becker’s resignation. Former City Council Member Teresa O’Neill said she was “disappointed.” She called Becker’s recent indictment for allegedly perjuring himself … Read more