City Politics

FPPC Complaint Against Stand Up For Santa Clara Alleges Dark Money Spending

For almost a decade Stand Up for Santa Clara has portrayed itself as a community…

Operational Tour Policy Leaves Bad Taste in Mayor and Cohort’s Mouths

A policy proposed by a Civil Grand Jury report last year tore open wounds that…

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Charter Review Committee Survey Out Now

Santa Clara has released a citywide survey to help the 2023 Charter Review Committee make…

Swimmers Grow Weary of Talk, Demand Answers As To Swim Center’s Fate

Infrastructure is one of — if not the — most essential aspect of city services.…

Op-Ed: Studies Show Appointed Police Chiefs are More Accountable than Elected Sheriffs

Along with a few other cities in the whole United States, the City of Santa…

Santa Clara’s 10-Year Budget Forecast: Deficits, Deficits and More Deficits

Santa Clara’s budget continues to bleed red ink. The City faces deficits between $8 million…

Another General Plan Amendment to Bring Santa Clara Another High-Density Housing Complex

Yet another general plan amendment will transform an old gas station and couch dumping ground…

2023 Charter Review Committee Hears from Police Chief, City Clerk

The Aug. 24 meeting of the Charter Review Committee was an opportunity for the committee…

Old Quad Remodel Leads to Debate Over Larger Issue

A portion of the Bay Area’s housing crisis played out in front of the Planning…

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Divisive Mixed-Use Project Sparks Lengthy Debate

After much public input, the Santa Clara City Council opted to delay voting on a…