City Politics

Dark Money and Independent Expenditures

What's now being called Dark Money is a type of independent expenditure. Independent Expenditure Committees…

Council Sets Goals to Increase Housing, Public Outreach

The Santa Clara City Council prioritized updating the general plan, adding more “affordable” housing and…

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Public Fills Council Chambers for 7-Hour Meeting

During a marathon session that stretched until 2:40 a.m., the Santa Clara City Council approved…

Santa Clara Finance Director Gary Ameling Leaving for Las Vegas

Next month the City of Santa Clara will say farewell to a dedicated employee who…

City Attorney Resigns, Accepts New Position with Private Law Firm

Santa Clara City Attorney Richard Nosky announced on Dec. 30, 2016 that he has accepted…

Council Extends Timeline on Moonlite Housing Development

Prometheus Real Estate Group, developers of a high-density housing development -- on the site where…

Planning Commission Recommends Amending General Plan to Accommodate Great America

Noise concerns dominated a Santa Clara Planning Commission conversation about proposed additions to California’s Great…

49ers Intercept Mayor With Lawsuit

After weeks of widely broadcast threats from Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor to take over…

City Moves Forward with Lawrence Station Area Plan

The City Council met on Nov. 29 to approve the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR)…

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Council Approves Housing Ratio for “Agrihood”

Amid warnings to proceed with caution, the Santa Clara City Council approved moving forward with…