City Politics

A Few Bad Apples Spoil California Cities’ RDA Barrel

The legislation closing down California's redevelopment program refuses to recognize loans, suck as Santa Clara's,…

No Exit Likely for Alameda Parking Dispute

It's a situation that should be on a final exam for aspiring public planners. Residents…

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Perspective on Assembly District 25 Candidates Forum: Two Democrats Plus One Republican Equals Three Takes on the Political Center

At the League of Women Voters Candidates Forum on May 3, 2012 at the Fremont…

City Lays Green Pavement to Further Delineate Bike Lanes

Santa Clara is installing new green colored bicycle lanes on the eastbound and westbound sides…

Verrrry Interesting, But…

Santa Clara's recently-decided case against 49ers stadium opponents Santa Clara Plays Fair has already been…

Arlyne Diamond: New Voice for a New Assembly District

If there's one thing you need to know about Arlyne Diamond, Republican candidate for California's…

From Training Camp to Stadium Home: Santa Clara’s Long Relationship With the Niners

In 1985, after a rocky and highly contentious two-year effort, Santa Clara completed a deal…

New 49ers Stadium: Another Example of Santa Clara Progressivism

Santa Clara politics often stumps observers. Libertarians are frequently the strongest voices for government action,…

Santa Clara: The Can-Do City That Could Build a Stadium

Thomas Edison famously said that genius is five percent inspiration and 95 percent perspiration. So…

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The Right Stuff: Santa Clara Infrastructure Foundation for Today’s Stadium

"This project was thought-about before I was born," San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York told…