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Soccer Game Stabbing Ignites Council Action
July 12, 2023
A stabbing at a soccer game has left the Santa Clara City Council scrambling to examine operations at Levi’s Stadium....
City Politics
Police Chief Gets Raise Despite Vice Mayor’s Objections
June 28, 2023
The Santa Clara City Council approved a 10% raise for its police chief — but not without dissent. Although the City’s...
Community
Santa Clara Shows Up and Stands Up for the Queer Community
June 22, 2023
“They [the queer community] need more than a rainbow. They need support,” said Santa Clara resident and LGBTQIA+ ally Alison...
City Politics
Santa Clara Considers Changing Police Chief and City Clerk System
June 14, 2023
The City Council will appoint a charter review committee to consider changing the elected police chief and city clerk positions...
City Politics
Council Ignores Public Plea For Becker’s Resignation
June 7, 2023
A public petition calling for Council Member Anthony Becker’s resignation failed to gain traction. At its Tuesday night meeting, the...
City Politics
City Makes Headway On Securing FIFA Documents
May 24, 2023
The Santa Clara City Attorney said he feels much better about the status of obtaining the necessary documents for the...
City Politics
Grand Jury Transcript Shows District Attorney’s Office Selective in its Pursuit of Justice
May 22, 2023
Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker faces charges of perjury and “violation of duty.” When asked in April about...
City Politics
Homeless Housing Development Still Raw with Public
May 10, 2023
Last week’s Benton Street homeless development reared its head again at the Santa Clara City Council’s meeting. Tuesday night, reconsideration...
City Politics
Homeless Housing Project Is A Go Despite Public Outcry
May 3, 2023
What happens in seven years? That was the question on everyone’s lips Tuesday night during a special meeting of the...
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Public Calls for Becker’s Resignation; Council Approves Municipal Fee Structure
April 19, 2023
The public comment period during Tuesday night’s Santa Clara City Council meeting was emotionally charged. Many of the commenters were...