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Follow the Money Update: Independent Expenditures
November 5, 2024
As the 2024 Santa Clara election campaign ends, campaign donations all city races near $3 million, with spending reaching $2.8...
City Politics
Convention Center Continues Pandemic Rebound, Plans For FIFA And Superbowl Still Unclear
November 5, 2024
The Santa Clara Convention Center continues to see recovery after two dismal years during the pandemic. On Sept. 24, the...
City Politics
State Assembly District 26 Candidates Weigh In on Local, California Issues
November 3, 2024
The Weekly submitted the following questions to candidates for state Assembly District 26, Patrick Ahrens and Tara Sreekrishnan, both running...
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Politicking At Public Events Earns Resident Ire
November 3, 2024
As election day nears, local candidates are doing what they can to amplify their voices in an attempt to reach...
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Independent Expenditure: Candidates Are Not Responsible For Big-Money Expenditures
November 2, 2024
With so much money flying around during this year’s election, many people are confused. The heart of the matter is...
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Judge Rejects Claims of Political Conspiracy Against Vice Mayor Anthony Becker
November 1, 2024
One of the mayor’s allies said he deserved “credit” for the civil grand jury report that is at the heart...
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Unfunded Infrastructure: Streets, Storm Drains, Buildings
November 1, 2024
Santa Clara has 600 miles of roads to maintain but is $2.2 million short of what’s needed to maintain them....
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Sunnyvale Proposes Charter Changes
October 31, 2024
Sunnyvale politicians are looking to update the city’s charter. In a memo to their Sunnyvale City Council colleagues, Mayor Larry...
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Related Spends More Campaign Money Than It Has Gotten, Reports Show
October 31, 2024
The massive real estate developer that is a key player in Santa Clara politics has failed to report more than...
City Politics
City Council Approves Interim Supportive Housing Funding — Again
October 30, 2024
After much back and forth, the Santa Clara City Council reaffirmed a decision it made more than a year ago...









