City Politics

The City of Sunnyvale has increased the amount of rental assistance it offers evicted families from two months to three months.

Sunnyvale Ups Rental Assistance

Sunnyvale has increased how much money displaced renters will get if evicted. At its last…

Council Narrowly Approves Bike Lane Road Modifications

A close call at the Santa Clara City Council meeting almost saw the city losing…

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The Santa Clara's City Council will review a lawsuit filed by former city manager Deanna Santana accusing the city of owing her money.

Santa Clara’s $3.9M Former City Manager Threatening to Sue for Two Weeks of Benefits

In closed session tonight, the Santa Clara City Council will address a potential lawsuit filed…

Despite an outcry from community members, the Santa Clara City Council confirmed a planning commission decision for cell towers at a local church.

Council’s “Hands Are Tied” in Cell Tower Approval

Despite neighbors' outcry, the Santa Clara City Council approved installation of three cell phone towers.…

With the elections now in the books, we're getting the final numbers of PAC spending in the City of Santa Clara elections.

2024 Santa Clara Election Spending Topped $3M, But How Much Did it Matter?

Campaign spending in the 2024 Santa Clara city election came close to $3.1 million, with…

Silicon Valley Power offered its bi-annual update to the Santa Clara City Council in early February, outlining the utility's growth and future plans.

Silicon Valley Power Plans Big Strides to Accommodate Growth this Year

With Santa Clara’s power company’s boom in growth, the utility is ramping up a variety…

The Sunnyvale City Council named a new park "Corn Palace Park" and made small policy changes based on state, federal law.

Sunnyvale City Council Names New Park “Corn Palace Park”

Sunnyvale’s newest park will honor the city’s agricultural legacy. At its most recent meeting Feb.…

AT&T’s Plan to Expand Cell Service Finally Approved

On Jan. 15, the Santa Clara Planning Commission finally took action on a proposal to…

Council Approves FIFA Documents

Santa Clara’s mayor is dissatisfied with the specifications in the FIFA World Cup documents. At…

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FIFA Deal Appears to Put Santa Clara in the Black

At first glance, it appears the City of Santa Clara has done its best to…