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

David AlexanderAugust 30, 2023

Yet another general plan amendment will transform an old gas station and couch dumping ground near Santa Clara University into a housing development. At its meeting Tuesday night, the...

Divisive Mixed-Use Project Sparks Lengthy Debate

David AlexanderAugust 23, 2023

After much public input, the Santa Clara City Council opted to delay voting on a mixed-use development, unable to decide between the...

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Charter Review Committee Set, Council ‘Squirrels Away’ Money To Support It

David AlexanderJuly 19, 2023

The Santa Clara City Council has appointed a Charter Review Committee to consider allowing voters to decide whether to appoint the City’s...

Council Fills Seat of Ousted Parks And Recreation Commissioner

David AlexanderJuly 18, 2023

After a controversial decision to block the reappointment of a parks and recreation commissioner, the Council has decided on his replacement. At a meeting...

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Soccer Game Stabbing Ignites Council Action

David AlexanderJuly 12, 2023

A stabbing at a soccer game has left the Santa Clara City Council scrambling to examine operations at Levi’s Stadium. At its...

Police Chief Gets Raise Despite Vice Mayor’s Objections

David AlexanderJune 28, 2023

The Santa Clara City Council approved a 10% raise for its police chief — but not without dissent. Although the City’s salary setting...

Santa Clara Shows Up and Stands Up for the Queer Community

Diane AndrewsJune 22, 2023

“They need more than a rainbow. They need support,” said Santa Clara resident and LGBTQIA+ ally Alison Pena at...

Santa Clara Considers Changing Police Chief and City Clerk System

Carolyn SchukJune 14, 2023

The City Council will appoint a charter review committee to consider changing the elected police chief and city clerk positions to jobs...

Council Ignores Public Plea For Becker’s Resignation

David AlexanderJune 7, 2023

A public petition calling for Council Member Anthony Becker’s resignation failed to gain traction. At its Tuesday night meeting, the Santa Clara...

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City Makes Headway On Securing FIFA Documents

David AlexanderMay 24, 2023

The Santa Clara City Attorney said he feels much better about the status of obtaining the necessary documents for the 2026 FIFA...