Kirk Vartan

Becker Trial on Standby, Small Business Owner Kirk Vartan Subpoenaed

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The perjury trial of Anthony Becker could start next week, while local business owner Kirk Vartan and Council Member Watanabe receive subpoenas.

The perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker may be closer to starting. Judge Panthea E. Saban told both parties that the trial is on standby this week and set for the Master Trial Calendar for next Monday. Both sides met in Dept. 40 on Tuesday to discuss a new set of … Read more

Agrihood Eases Affordable Housing Needs in South Bay

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Local leaders gathered to cut the ribbon on Agrihood, an urban farm and affordable housing development made possible by Measure A.

A dream nearly a decade in the making finally came true on Sept. 20. Representatives from The Core Companies along with local leaders gathered near the intersection of Winchester Boulevard and Forest Avenue in Santa Clara to cut the ribbon on the Agrihood development. Agrihood is California’s largest urban farm and affordable housing community. It … Read more