Author: David Alexander
City Politics
BMX Track Strife Discussed But Not Resolved
May 25, 2022
At the May 24, 2022 Santa Clara City Council meeting, the Council discussed whether to allow PAL to continue managing...
City Politics
Controversial Pomeroy Development Approved
May 11, 2022
Santa Clara’s City Council approved a new housing development on Pomeroy Avenue despite a lack of support for the plan....
City PoliticsCommunity
Dissidence Threatens Local ‘Cash Cow’ BMX Track
May 11, 2022
Update: PAL has announced it has a new management team and the necessary insurance to reopen the City’s BMX track...
City Politics
Union Strike, Parade of Champions Returns
April 20, 2022
At Tuesday night’s Santa Clara City Council meeting, the Council heard from representatives of Unit 6, the union on the...
CommunitySports
Home Sweet Home: Mission College Partners With Wheelchair Basketball Team
April 20, 2022
When Chuck Gill was in high school, he started noticing something wasn’t right with his health. An avid football player,...
City Politics
State Endorses Low-Income Senior Complex
April 6, 2022
During Tuesday night’s meeting, Santa Clara City Council approved a low-income senior complex, received an update on the City’s HUD...
City Politics
Mayor’s Propensity Toward Seconding Motions Out Of Step With Past Practice, Robert’s Rules Of Order
April 4, 2022
Prior to the November 2020 election Mayor Lisa Gillmor rarely — if ever — seconded motions. She never had to....
City Politics
Patrick Henry Plan, Redistricting Map Approved
March 23, 2022
Santa Clara’s City Council approved the Patrick Henry Drive Specific Plan and approved the redistricting map for the City following...
City Politics
Levi’s Stadium Budget Shows Net Gain for Non-NFL Events
March 16, 2022
Levi’s Stadium will turn a profit for non-NFL events for the first time in three years. With three concerts already...
City Politics
Stadium Noise Monitoring Contract Disputed
March 9, 2022
There was a lot of ground covered at Tuesday night’s Santa Clara City Council meeting. Council members talked about extending...









