During a recent discussion about changes to the Related Santa Clara development, many bemoaned the project’s delay. Related was, according to the original agreements, already supposed to have the first phase of the project completed. Extenuating circumstances — including “adverse economic conditions,” a lawsuit, regulatory red tape, the collapse of a bank planned as an anchor … Read more
The San Francisco 49ers officially unveiled the summer remodeling the team did at Levi’s Stadium in preparation for the upcoming season, the Super Bowl and the FIFA World Cup. At an event called Under the Lights on Aug. 7, the team invited fans, friends, and the media to see firsthand the changes to the scoreboard, … Read more
The Santa Clara Stadium Authority (SCSA) approved its annual budget — with the exception of a hefty line item for previously contested office space. After a study session where $620,000 for office space rental for the Forty-Niners Management Company (ManCo) — the entity that manages non-NFL events for the stadium authority — was at issue, … Read more
Santa Clara’s mayor is dissatisfied with the specifications in the FIFA World Cup documents. At the most recent meeting of the Santa Clara City Council Feb. 11, Mayor Lisa Gillmor told city employees she disliked how open-ended some of the contract parameters the city negotiated with the Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) are. The documents, released … Read more
At first glance, it appears the City of Santa Clara has done its best to insulate itself from the $11.4 million in expected costs associated with hosting the FIFA World Cup at Levi’s Stadium. At its Feb. 11 meeting, the council will discuss three agreements presented by the Forty-Niners Stadium Management Company LLC (ManCo) and … Read more
The official Super Bowl LX procurement program, Super Bowl LX Source, kicked off last month in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC), San Francisco 49ers and NFL announced last month. The program offers opportunities for local and diverse businesses across production and professional services, according to a BAHC press release. … Read more
Imagine if you started a bakery. You took a risk, and naturally, you’ll do everything possible to make the bakery a success. You’ll advertise your business and invite people in for free cookies. You’ll invite local officials and news outlets to a ribbon cutting. What you won’t do is go out and tell the world … Read more
The Santa Clara City Council finally got several key documents with regard to the FIFA World Cup games Levi’s Stadium is set to host in 2026. At a study session on Oct. 10, the council heard details from city employees on different aspects of what has been negotiated with the nonprofit hosting the event and … Read more
Concerns over the health effects of electromagnetic fields caused the Santa Clara City Council to delay approving a power transmission project. At its meeting Oct. 7, the Council opted to continue an item that would have added 2.4 miles of power lines between the city’s receiving stations on Kifer Street and Scott Boulevard. The 115-kilovolt … Read more
If there is any way to excite Levi’s Stadium crowds in the 49ers’ opener, it’s a win. In this case a BIG win over Aaron Rogers and the New York Jets. One outstanding highlight was the run game by former bench sitter Jordon Mason, who racked up 147 yards rushing. Then there was Mr. 262, … Read more