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...
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...
City Politics
Mayor’s Claim that the City Had ‘$10 Million Offer’ for Loyalton Ranch Is Bogus
June 22, 2022
After much back and forth, repeated deferrals and fact finding, the Santa Clara City Council has finally opted to sell...
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
Meeting Efficiency Policy Saves Two Minutes
March 3, 2022
Efficiency is a buzzword. It gets bandied about in all walks of life. Whether it is road construction or public...
City Politics
Santa Clara Hires Attorney to Advise on City Manager Dismissal
March 2, 2022
At a special meeting Tuesday night, the Santa Clara City Council assigned Council Member Karen Hardy to engage an attorney...
Op-Ed
Santa Clara’s Safe Space for Bigots – Opinion
December 28, 2021
We don’t argue that Mayor Lisa Gillmor has the right to free speech — even on her City Twitter feed....
Milestones
Milestones – A Christmas to Remember! – Opinion
December 22, 2021
Merry Christmas Santa Clara and to all of our readers who subscribe to the Weekly and/or follow us online at...