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Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker faces charges of perjury and “violation of duty.” When asked in April about the charges, District Attorney Jeff Rosen told the media...

City Politics

Homeless Housing Development Still Raw with Public

David AlexanderMay 10, 2023

Last week’s Benton Street homeless development reared its head again at the Santa Clara City Council’s meeting. Tuesday night, reconsideration of a...

City Politics

Homeless Housing Project Is A Go Despite Public Outcry

David AlexanderMay 3, 2023

What happens in seven years? That was the question on everyone’s lips Tuesday night during a special meeting of the Santa Clara...

City Politics Community Public Safety

Public Calls for Becker’s Resignation; Council Approves Municipal Fee Structure

Erika TowneApril 19, 2023

The public comment period during Tuesday night’s Santa Clara City Council meeting was emotionally charged. Many of the commenters were brief, but...

City Politics

City Still Without FIFA Documents, Council’s Patience Wears Thin

David AlexanderApril 5, 2023

The Santa Clara City Council will consider subpoenaing the Forty Niners Management Company (ManCo) to get hold of the documents detailing the...

City Politics

Council Rehashes Old Argument of Who Polices the Majority

Erika TowneMarch 22, 2023

The Santa Clara City Council once again dealt with the conundrum of who polices the majority. Four community members brought forth petitions...

City Politics

Stadium Spending Chafes Mayor and Cohort, Council Approves Anyway

David AlexanderMarch 8, 2023

Mayor Lisa Gillmor isn’t happy. She isn’t happy that the City has received no performance rent from the stadium for seven years....

City Politics

Council Approves Noise Monitoring Contract

David AlexanderFebruary 22, 2023

Despite previously wanting alternatives to re-upping the contract for stadium noise monitoring, the Santa Clara City Council hired the same firm that...