David Alexander

David Alexander

Bay FC Aims to be “Authentic Citizens” Through Civic EffortsBay FC Aims to be “Authentic Citizens” Through Civic Efforts

Bay FC Aims to be “Authentic Citizens” Through Civic Efforts

Sporting events are more than entertainment. They are often a rallying point for the cities where they take place. They…

August 22, 2024
Silicon Valley Power Continues to GrowSilicon Valley Power Continues to Grow

Silicon Valley Power Continues to Grow

The continuing growth of Silicon Valley Power (SVP) dominated the Santa Clara City Council meeting. At its first meeting in…

August 21, 2024
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Unofficial Ethics Pledge Ignites Political Sparring MatchUnofficial Ethics Pledge Ignites Political Sparring Match

Unofficial Ethics Pledge Ignites Political Sparring Match

A former ethics consultant for Santa Clara is calling for council candidates to sign an ethics pledge. But there is…

August 19, 2024
SCUSD Stays the Course on Learning LossSCUSD Stays the Course on Learning Loss

SCUSD Stays the Course on Learning Loss

Santa Clara students still have a lot of catching up to do. Pandemic learning loss is still rampant across the…

August 19, 2024
Sunnyvale adds to Housing Stock, More on the HorizonSunnyvale adds to Housing Stock, More on the Horizon

Sunnyvale adds to Housing Stock, More on the Horizon

At its most recent Sunnyvale City Council meeting, the Council approved two development projects for below-market-rate housing and agreed to…

August 17, 2024
FPPC to Fine Former Santa Clara Council Member $65,000FPPC to Fine Former Santa Clara Council Member $65,000

FPPC to Fine Former Santa Clara Council Member $65,000

A former Santa Clara City Council member will have to pay hefty government fines for misusing campaign money if he…

August 16, 2024
Thief Raids Santa Clara Condo Complex’s Mail RoomThief Raids Santa Clara Condo Complex’s Mail Room

Thief Raids Santa Clara Condo Complex’s Mail Room

Police are still searching for a ring of thieves who stole a master key to plunder mailboxes at a Santa…

August 15, 2024
Santa Clara Denies Liability for Financially Crippling Local Business OwnerSanta Clara Denies Liability for Financially Crippling Local Business Owner

Santa Clara Denies Liability for Financially Crippling Local Business Owner

Santa Clara city officials have basically just shrugged at a local business owner who it cost thousands of dollars in…

August 12, 2024
Santa Clara’s Transparency ProblemSanta Clara’s Transparency Problem

Santa Clara’s Transparency Problem

Members of the Santa Clara City Council frequently speak of public trust. Toward that end, they cite transparency as the…

August 9, 2024
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Free Legal Clinics Return to Sunnyvale

Free Legal Clinics Return to Sunnyvale

A partnership with a local nonprofit is allowing Sunnyvale to revive its free legal clinics. After the pandemic derailed a…

August 7, 2024