Three years after CalMatters’ reporting revealed that only 3% of California Highway Patrol officers wore body cameras, one of the state’s largest police forces plans to equip all its officers with the technology by next year. In 2015, now-retired Assemblymember Reginald Jones-Sawyer pitched a $10 million plan to give all CHP officers body cameras. Lawmakers … Read more
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on July 8 that Santa Clara businessman John Comeau will serve one year and one day in prison for a decade-long scheme to avoid paying employment taxes to the IRS. Comeau was the CEO of Vivid, Inc., a company that provided metal coating services to industrial customers. The company … Read more
In what has become an annual tradition, members of the Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) and the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS) gathered at a parking lot on the border between their two cities on June 27 to pass the torch, literally. The two departments transferred care of the Special Olympics torch, called the … Read more
The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration. Friday, July 11 Foundation and Friends Book Sale — 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Northside Branch Library (695 Moreland Way, Santa Clara) Event … Read more
The biggest development in Santa Clara’s history has morphed to include light industrial use that will likely be used to host data centers. At its meeting July 8, the Santa Clara City Council narrowly accepted a proposal from Related Santa Clara, the developer of the proposed massive 240-acre mixed-use development to be located at 5155 … Read more
At its June Awards Breakfast, hosted by Related Companies’ Ellore senior apartments, Santa Clara’s Chamber of Commerce debuted a new name: Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce. The name reflects the business organization’s increasingly regional mission. “More and more, international delegations and regional businesses come to us,” said Chamber CEO Harbir Bhatia. “So it’s just easier … Read more
Today, the Harris Lass Museum is a “must” on any tour of Santa Clara’s historic attractions. But not so long ago, that wasn’t the case. Without the determined effort of preservationists, the Harris Lass House may well have been joined the long list of historic California buildings demolished to make way for the signature structures … Read more
I am seeking some help. I am confused on how to get access to particular resources that are being afforded to others, therefore, I am extending a formal request to have access to the special resources your group offers. How do I get on the list so that I can circumvent due process and take … Read more
The following is a calendar of events happening this 4th of July weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration. Friday, July 4 – Happy 4th of July! Rose, White and Blue Parade and Festival — 9:45 a.m. – 2 p.m., … Read more
Santa Clara County Fire chiefs are encouraging community members to enjoy professional fireworks displays to avoid potential injuries and fires this 4th of July. “Fireworks are not just a nuisance—they are a serious fire hazard. All it takes is a single spark landing on a roof, in dry brush, or near flammable materials to ignite … Read more