City Politics
City Politics
Santa Clara Council Approves Amendment To BART Extension
October 8, 2025
The Santa Clara City Council has given the green light to the Valley Transit Authority (VTA) to work around the...
City Politics
Former Council Candidate Threatens Downtown Advocate With Libel
October 1, 2025
A former Santa Clara City Council candidate has threatened to slap a well-regarded community advocate with libel in order to...
City Politics
2025 State Of The City Honors Santa Clara’s Past While Looking To The Future
September 30, 2025
Santa Clara’s new slogan was on full display during the state of the city gala. On Sept. 24, at the...
City Politics
Tariffs Could Add $50+ Million to Santa Clara’s Electrical Infrastructure Costs
September 29, 2025
Silicon Valley Power’s (SVP) $448 million in planned maintenance and expansion projects could now cost $502 million, as a result...
City Politics
Council Approves Super Bowl Agreements
September 24, 2025
Santa Clara has approved two elements relating to two big marquee events. At its Tuesday night meeting, Sept. 23, the...
City Politics
Sunnyvale Considers Increasing Taxes And Fees To Fund Infrastructure Needs
September 23, 2025
Sunnyvale needs money. During a study session at its most recent meeting, Sept. 8, the Sunnyvale City Council brainstormed ideas...
City Politics
2025 Charter Review Committee Set
September 23, 2025
A newly formed committee will recommend to the Santa Clara City Council changes to the city’s charter. At its Sept....
City Politics
Suspending Santa Clara Stadium Authority’s Fanatics Contract Leaves City in Limbo
September 17, 2025
Despite voting on May 13, 2025, to sign a contract with Fanatics for merchandising at non-NFL events at Levi’s Stadium,...
City Politics
City Approves First Round Of Bond Measure Projects
September 17, 2025
Santa Clara has taken the first step in addressing its crumbling infrastructure. At its most recent meeting, Sept. 16, the...
City Politics
Data Centers — Santa Clara’s Third Largest General Fund Revenue Generator
September 15, 2025
Last year, income from data centers displaced hotel tax as the Santa Clara general fund’s third-highest revenue source after property...









