Elected vs Appointed Police Chief: A Subject That Comes Up Regularly
Since Santa Clara approved its charter in 1952, the City has, with one exception, had…
August 15, 2023
City Politics
2023 Charter Review Committee Holds First Meeting
Santa Clara’s Charter Review Committee held its first meeting on Aug. 10, with committee opponents…
August 11, 2023
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Anthony Becker Trial Setting Delayed
Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker appeared in court on Aug. 2 to set…
August 2, 2023
“Massive” Downtown Development Recommended for Approval
Santa Clara’s Planning Commission has recommended that the City Council approve a “massive” downtown development…
July 20, 2023
Charter Review Committee Set, Council ‘Squirrels Away’ Money To Support It
The Santa Clara City Council has appointed a Charter Review Committee to consider allowing voters…
July 19, 2023
Council Fills Seat of Ousted Parks And Recreation Commissioner
After a controversial decision to block the reappointment of a parks and recreation commissioner, the Council has…
July 18, 2023
Soccer Game Stabbing Ignites Council Action
A stabbing at a soccer game has left the Santa Clara City Council scrambling to…
July 12, 2023
City Charter: Police Chief Only Needs a High School Diploma
The qualifications to be Santa Clara’s elected police chief aren’t set by the City’s HR…
July 5, 2023
Police Chief Gets Raise Despite Vice Mayor’s Objections
The Santa Clara City Council approved a 10% raise for its police chief — but not…
June 28, 2023
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Police Chief 10% Raise Proposed
At its June 27 meeting, the Santa Clara City Council will consider raising the elected…
June 26, 2023