What’s now being called Dark Money is a type of independent expenditure. Independent Expenditure Committees (IECs) are protected by the First Amendment, according to the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, and provide a simple and legal avenue for evading campaign finance regulations. As a result, an increasing percentage of...
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The Santa Clara City Council prioritized updating the general plan, adding more “affordable” housing and public outreach. The topics came up as...
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During a marathon session that stretched until 2:40 a.m., the Santa Clara City Council approved California’s Great America’s proposal to expand its...
Next month the City of Santa Clara will say farewell to a dedicated employee who helped steer the City through some of...
Santa Clara City Attorney Richard Nosky announced on Dec. 30, 2016 that he has accepted a position with San José law firm...
Prometheus Real Estate Group, developers of a high-density housing development — on the site where Moonlite Lanes used to be located, will...
Noise concerns dominated a Santa Clara Planning Commission conversation about proposed additions to California’s Great America. Great America is requesting a general...
After weeks of widely broadcast threats from Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor to take over Levi’s Stadium operations, the San Francisco 49ers...
The City Council met on Nov. 29 to approve the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Lawrence Station Area Plan (LSAP)....
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Amid warnings to proceed with caution, the Santa Clara City Council approved moving forward with the proposed “agrihood” to be located on...