City Politics
Planning Commissioner Removed For “Misleading” the Council On Application
August 17, 2022
Allegations of chicanery regarding a planning commissioner’s residence caused the Council to ax him from that position. At its first...
City Politics
Proposed Business Tax Measure Not ‘Business Friendly,’ Council Says
July 6, 2022
The Santa Clara City Council discussed two tax measures for the November ballot, agreed to fund an assessment of its...
City Politics
Doyle Returns to Council; Water Rate Increases Approved
June 28, 2022
Former City Attorney Brian Doyle made another appearance before the City Council on June 21. The Santa Clara resident asked...
CommunitySports
Santa Clara Scores 2026 World Cup
June 17, 2022
Confetti blanketed the field at Levi’s Stadium, champagne corks popped and cheers went up as FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced...
City Politics
General Plan Altered for Massive Housing Development
June 8, 2022
During the June 7 City Council meeting, the Santa Clara City Council approved an amendment to the General Plan to...
Milestones
Milestones – The Cure for Hot Air! – Opinion
June 1, 2022
Four years ago, appointed Mayor Lisa Gillmor ran for reelection against a young upstart named Anthony Becker. Becker was a...
City Politics
BMX Track Strife Discussed But Not Resolved
May 25, 2022
At the May 24, 2022 Santa Clara City Council meeting, the Council discussed whether to allow PAL to continue managing...
City Politics
Controversial Pomeroy Development Approved
May 11, 2022
Santa Clara’s City Council approved a new housing development on Pomeroy Avenue despite a lack of support for the plan....
Milestones
Milestones – Do No Harm! – Opinion
May 4, 2022
The first and primary commandment required by and applied to any elected leader is: “Do no harm.” Sounds good, looks...
City Politics
Mayor’s Propensity Toward Seconding Motions Out Of Step With Past Practice, Robert’s Rules Of Order
April 4, 2022
Prior to the November 2020 election Mayor Lisa Gillmor rarely — if ever — seconded motions. She never had to....