City Politics
City Politics
Unofficial Ethics Pledge Ignites Political Sparring Match
August 19, 2024
A former ethics consultant for Santa Clara is calling for council candidates to sign an ethics pledge. But there is...
City Politics
Sunnyvale adds to Housing Stock, More on the Horizon
August 17, 2024
At its most recent Sunnyvale City Council meeting, the Council approved two development projects for below-market-rate housing and agreed to...
City PoliticsSchools
FPPC to Fine Former Santa Clara Council Member $65,000
August 16, 2024
A former Santa Clara City Council member will have to pay hefty government fines for misusing campaign money if he...
City Politics
Mayor Gillmor’s Response to PRA Request Causes Judge to Reverse Rulings
August 14, 2024
A judge has reportedly reversed a ruling on several motions in the perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member...
City PoliticsCommunity
2024 Sunnyvale City Council Election Races Set
August 14, 2024
The deadline to apply to run for office has passed and we’re now getting a better picture of who wants...
City Politics
Impacted Court System Forces New Delay in Becker Trial
August 14, 2024
Another day and another delay in the perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker. On Monday, Aug....
City PoliticsCommunity
2024 City Council Elections Set, Police Chief and City Clerk Also Up for Grabs
August 13, 2024
The field appears to be set for several Santa Clara elections. According to the unofficial list released by the Santa...
City Politics
Santa Clara To See $7M in Levi’s Stadium Profits — Finally
August 13, 2024
Santa Clara’s general fund will see $7 million in profits from non-NFL events at Levi’s Stadium — performance rent —...
City Politics
Santa Clara’s Transparency Problem
August 9, 2024
Members of the Santa Clara City Council frequently speak of public trust. Toward that end, they cite transparency as the...
City Politics
Judge Denies Series of Defense Motions as Start of Becker Perjury Trial Nears
August 8, 2024
As preparations for the Monday start of the perjury trial against Santa Clara Vice Mayor Anthony Becker continue, the defense...









