City Politics

Becker Running for Mayor of Santa Clara

Council Member Anthony Becker is running to become the next Santa Clara mayor. Becker kicked…

Santa Clara City Council: Business Tax Increase Set For November Ballot

After a week of deliberation, the Santa Clara City Council decided to alter the original…

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Proposed Business Tax Measure Not ‘Business Friendly,’ Council Says

The Santa Clara City Council discussed two tax measures for the November ballot, agreed to…

Santa Clara Budget Deficit Carries Forward

Here’s a way to understand Santa Clara’s $19.6 million general fund structural deficit. Suppose you…

Doyle Returns to Council; Water Rate Increases Approved

Former City Attorney Brian Doyle made another appearance before the City Council on June 21.…

Mayor’s Claim that the City Had ‘$10 Million Offer’ for Loyalton Ranch Is Bogus

After much back and forth, repeated deferrals and fact finding, the Santa Clara City Council…

Planning Commission Applauds El Camino Real Residential Project

In a rare occurrence, members of the Planning Commission and community both applauded a residential…

UPDATED – June 2022 Primary Election Results

Updated June 15 - The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters still needs to certify…

General Plan Altered for Massive Housing Development

During the June 7 City Council meeting, the Santa Clara City Council approved an amendment…

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Planning Commission Makes SB9 Recommendations

After two meetings and hours of debate, the Santa Clara Planning Commission has made recommendations…