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Santa Clara is the ONLY city in the entire State of California to have an elected Chief of Police. I contend that Santa Clarans don’t actually have a choice...

City Politics

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...

Community

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...

City Politics

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...

City Politics

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...

City Politics

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...

Community

Celebrating Spring in the Eddie Souza Community Garden

Carolyn SchukMay 11, 2023

In April, Santa Clara City Council Member (District 5) Suds Jain took swapped out his City Hall responsibilities for his role as...

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...