City Politics

Garbage-Rate Spike Stalls, Green Waste Recovery Contract Still At Issue

The Santa Clara City Council put the kibosh on increasing garbage rates. Vice Mayor Raj…

Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone Condemned for “Sexist” and “Misogynistic” Comments

The Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee (SCCDCC) has voted to condemn Santa Clara County…

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City’s Diversity Task Force Recommends Expanded Naming Choices

At its May meeting, Santa Clara’s Diversity Task Force reviewed additions to the City’s policy…

Planning Commission Recommends City Council Approve El Camino Real Specific Plan

Santa Clara’s El Camino Real Specific Plan is headed to the City Council. During a…

Council To Discuss Taking Mayor, Council Member To Task

The Santa Clara City Council will consider reprimanding the mayor and her only political ally…

Twisters Gymnastics Receives Use Permit, Planning Commission Recognized for Its Work

El Camino Real Specific Plan The Planning Commission will hold a special hearing on Monday,…

Another City Lawsuit — This One Over Already-Published Police Records

In September, Santa Clara was hit with a lawsuit over the City’s refusal to provide…

Final Verdict: Twice-Lost Voting Rights Lawsuit Cost City Nearly $5.8 Million

Santa Clara will be paying out almost $5.8 million in awards, costs, interest and its…

Council Defeats Public Petition To Require Video Be On During Meetings

A public petition to agendize a mandate requiring Santa Clara City Council Members to appear…

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Diversity Task Force Plans Surveys and Listening Sessions, Adds Youth and Senior Advisory Board

The April 12 meeting of the Santa Clara’s Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…