City Politics
City Politics
Another Marathon Council Meeting, Budget Forecast Unchanged, Censure for Watanabe and Admonishment for Gillmor
June 10, 2021
Santa Clara City Council had another marathon meeting on June 8, ending with about half the agenda continued to June...
City Politics
Faster Time-to-Revenue for New Development, But Popular Events Off the Calendar: Santa Clara’s 2021/2022 – 2022/2023 Budget
June 8, 2021
While Santa Clara’s 2021/22 – 2022/23 deficit budget isn’t what anyone hopes to see, it makes the budget impacts crystal...
City Politics
$26 Million Federal Aid Helps But Deficit Continues: 2021/2022 – 2022/2023 Santa Clara Budget By the Numbers
May 27, 2021
A $25.9 million grant from President Biden’s stimulus program reduces Santa Clara’s general fund deficit but it doesn’t eliminate it....
City Politics
Garbage-Rate Spike Stalls, Green Waste Recovery Contract Still At Issue
May 26, 2021
The Santa Clara City Council put the kibosh on increasing garbage rates. Vice Mayor Raj Chahal is still on his...
City Politics
Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone Condemned for “Sexist” and “Misogynistic” Comments
May 17, 2021
The Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee (SCCDCC) has voted to condemn Santa Clara County Tax Assessor Larry Stone. The...
City Politics
City’s Diversity Task Force Recommends Expanded Naming Choices
May 14, 2021
At its May meeting, Santa Clara’s Diversity Task Force reviewed additions to the City’s policy for naming City properties and...
City Politics
Planning Commission Recommends City Council Approve El Camino Real Specific Plan
May 13, 2021
Santa Clara’s El Camino Real Specific Plan is headed to the City Council. During a special session on May 10,...
City Politics
Council To Discuss Taking Mayor, Council Member To Task
May 5, 2021
The Santa Clara City Council will consider reprimanding the mayor and her only political ally for preventing the Council’s first...
City Politics
Twisters Gymnastics Receives Use Permit, Planning Commission Recognized for Its Work
April 30, 2021
El Camino Real Specific Plan The Planning Commission will hold a special hearing on Monday, May 10 at 6 p.m....
City Politics
Another City Lawsuit — This One Over Already-Published Police Records
April 29, 2021
In September, Santa Clara was hit with a lawsuit over the City’s refusal to provide arrest information, even though the...









