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
49ers Settlement Offer Would Deliver $3.3 Million in Cash, Stop Annual $1 Million+ Legal Bill Hemorrhage
August 11, 2022
The 49ers’ proposed settlement following five years of contentious litigation with Santa Clara would net the City $3.3 million immediately...
Milestones
Milestones – The Battle Begins! – Opinion
August 10, 2022
Taking to the turf this Friday night at Levi’s Stadium, the San Francisco 49ers butt heads with 2022 playoff contender,...
Milestones
Milestones – Major Move for a New Mayor! – Opinion
August 3, 2022
Four years ago, in 2018, a new face appeared on the political scene in Santa Clara. A young man named...
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...
Milestones
Milestones – Time to Return! – Opinion
July 6, 2022
After more than a year since the United States opened and lifted restrictions on COVID, that news had yet to...
City Politics
Santa Clara Budget Deficit Carries Forward
July 6, 2022
Here’s a way to understand Santa Clara’s $19.6 million general fund structural deficit. Suppose you have a checking account that...
Community
Silicon Valley Power Scholarship Recipients 2022
July 2, 2022
At the Santa Clara City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 7, Silicon Valley Power awarded $5,000 scholarships to two outstanding...
Milestones
Milestones – It’s All in the Name! – Opinion
June 28, 2022
The San Francisco 49ers set a super example for funding when they sold the naming rights to Levi’s Stadium in...
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...