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This year's State of the City highlighted the events and groups that contributed to Santa Clara's success in 2026.

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2026 State of the City Highlights Santa Clara’s Progress and Future Challenges

David Alexander October 16, 2026

Assembly candidates Gorsulowsky & Ahrens talk about the issues facing District 26 residents like data centers and state regulations.

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Assembly District 26 Candidates: Patrick Ahrens, Tim Gorsulowsky

Weekly Staff October 16, 2026

Three candidates for the Santa Clara school board were automatically appointed on Oct. 8, one other will go to election on Nov. 3.

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Santa Clara School District Appoints Uncontested Trustee Candidates

Chris Ramirez October 15, 2026

Publisher Miles Barber says mayoral candidate Kathy Watanabe may talk the talk, but at her core, she's Lisa Gillmor all over again.

Milestones – Hip, Hip Hypocrisy – Opinion

This weekend in the valley, there's the Hands on Arts Festival, the Tim Guan Artist Talk, a Hocus Pocus Drag Brunch, and Cars & Croissants on The Row.

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18

Santa Clara city council member Suds Jain talks about his time on the council with Kathy Watanabe and why she should not be elected mayor.

Op-Ed: Why Watanabe Should NEVER be Mayor

Former member of Santa Clara Plays Fair advises voters to focus on the issues, not the spending in this election.

Op-Ed: I Fought the 49ers’ Money in 2010. Here’s My Advice: Focus on the Issues, Not the Spending.

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2026 State of the City Highlights Santa Clara’s Progress and Future Challenges

City Politics

Assembly District 26 Candidates: Patrick Ahrens, Tim Gorsulowsky

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Milestones – Hip, Hip Hypocrisy – Opinion

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This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18

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Wilcox Water Polo Caught in Vikings Rip Current

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Candidates for State Senate District 10: Linda Price, Scott Sakakihara

North Sunnyvale Library Opens on Halloween

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North Sunnyvale Library Opens on Halloween

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Follow the Money 2026: 49ers Independent Expenditures Lead Spending in City Election

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Former Santa Clara Motel Begins Transformation into Affordable Apartment Complex

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Op-Ed: Why Watanabe Should NEVER be Mayor

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2026 Santa Clara District 2 & 3 Candidates

2026 Santa Clara Mayoral Candidates

SC Traveling Troupe Performs at Central Park Library Sept. 22

Diane Andrews

September 18, 2026

First recorded by American jazz legend Louis Armstrong in 1967, the song “What a Wonderful World” sets the upbeat tone for the Santa Clara Traveling…

Rising Electricity Rates: How Much Watanabe, Hardy & Park’s Votes Cost You

David Alexander

October 2, 2026

With the local election on the horizon, district and mayoral candidates are getting their messages out to voters. A hot topic among the candidates’ political…

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This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, September 25 – Sunday, September 27

Santa Clara Weekly

September 24, 2026

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…

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11

Alissa Reyes

October 8, 2026

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…

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Letters To The Editor

Elected officials and peace officers are sworn to protect and serve their community, country and constitution. However, in Santa Clara, that oath seems to take on a different meaning. Elected officials like Lisa Gillmor and Kathy Watanabe, including Kelly Cox to an extent, don’t seem to believe in serving Santa Clara residents. Instead, they use ... Read more

Roger Kint

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2026 State of the City Highlights Santa Clara’s Progress and Future Challenges

City Politics

Assembly District 26 Candidates: Patrick Ahrens, Tim Gorsulowsky

Schools

Santa Clara School District Appoints Uncontested Trustee Candidates

Milestones – Hip, Hip Hypocrisy – Opinion

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18

Op-Ed: Why Watanabe Should NEVER be Mayor

Op-Ed: I Fought the 49ers’ Money in 2010. Here’s My Advice: Focus on the Issues, Not the Spending.

2026 State of the City Highlights Santa Clara’s Progress and Future Challenges

Assembly District 26 Candidates: Patrick Ahrens, Tim Gorsulowsky

Milestones – Hip, Hip Hypocrisy – Opinion

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18

Wilcox Water Polo Caught in Vikings Rip Current

Candidates for State Senate District 10: Linda Price, Scott Sakakihara

North Sunnyvale Library Opens on Halloween

Follow the Money 2026: 49ers Independent Expenditures Lead Spending in City Election

Former Santa Clara Motel Begins Transformation into Affordable Apartment Complex

Op-Ed: Why Watanabe Should NEVER be Mayor

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2026 Santa Clara District 2 & 3 Candidates

2026 Santa Clara Mayoral Candidates

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SC Traveling Troupe Performs at Central Park Library Sept. 22

Rising Electricity Rates: How Much Watanabe, Hardy & Park’s Votes Cost You

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, September 25 – Sunday, September 27

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11

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