Author: David Alexander
City Politics
Public Outcry for Homeless Housing Project Leads To Council Rejection
November 10, 2021
The Santa Clara City Council will not support a homeless housing project located on White Oak Lane. The project was...
City Politics
Voters Will Decide Whether to Up Business Tax in 2022 Election
October 27, 2021
Santa Clara will seek voter approval in the November election to increase taxes on local businesses. During a study session...
Public Safety
Santa Clara Police Department to Drastically Increase Police Surveillance Throughout the City
October 21, 2021
Since the pandemic started, Santa Clara has seen an uptick in crime, a trend police believe the installation of stationary...
City Politics
El Camino Real Specific Plan Gets Changed Again
October 20, 2021
In the mayor’s words, the El Camino Real Specific Plan is “back to the drawing board” after the Council voted...
City Politics
Downtown Precise Plan Moves Forward Despite Concerns Around Historic Preservation
September 30, 2021
Preserving Santa Clara’s historic homes was the most prominent concern while discussing the Downtown Precise Plan. During a study session...
City Politics
Council To Consider Letting Voters Give Them Higher Salaries
September 8, 2021
The Santa Clara City Council will discuss whether to let the voters drastically increase its salary. In response to a...
City Politics
Council Discusses Homelessness, Sparks Fly Over ManCo Request
August 25, 2021
A study session to hone in on policies aimed at curtailing homelessness in Santa Clara kicked off Santa Clara City...
City Politics
Still No Decision For Loyalton Ranch, Eight-Hour Meeting Features Discussion On Meeting Efficiency
August 18, 2021
In its first meeting in a month, the Santa Clara City Council finally discussed selling its Loyalton Ranch property; however,...
City Politics
High-Density Transit Development Still Off The Table, Council To Apologize For CVRA Debacle
July 15, 2021
The Santa Clara City Council will not reconsider building a high-density, transit hub development slated to be located on Benton...
City Politics
Requirements For Redistricting Committee Set, El Camino Plan Returns
July 7, 2021
The Santa Clara City Council settled on requirements for the committee that will redraw the City’s district lines. At its...








