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Stadium Authority Approves Budget With Contentious Item Removed
March 12, 2025
The Santa Clara Stadium Authority (SCSA) approved its annual budget — with the exception of a hefty line item for...
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Sunnyvale Ups Rental Assistance
March 6, 2025
Sunnyvale has increased how much money displaced renters will get if evicted. At its last meeting Feb. 25, the Sunnyvale...
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Council Narrowly Approves Bike Lane Road Modifications
March 5, 2025
A close call at the Santa Clara City Council meeting almost saw the city losing federal funding for bike improvements...
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Santa Clara’s $3.9M Former City Manager Threatening to Sue for Two Weeks of Benefits
March 4, 2025
In closed session tonight, the Santa Clara City Council will address a potential lawsuit filed by former City Manager Deanna...
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Council’s “Hands Are Tied” in Cell Tower Approval
February 26, 2025
Despite neighbors’ outcry, the Santa Clara City Council approved installation of three cell phone towers. After postponing the decision three...
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2024 Santa Clara Election Spending Topped $3M, But How Much Did it Matter?
February 25, 2025
Campaign spending in the 2024 Santa Clara city election came close to $3.1 million, with PACs spending $2.9 million, dwarfing...
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Silicon Valley Power Plans Big Strides to Accommodate Growth this Year
February 24, 2025
With Santa Clara’s power company’s boom in growth, the utility is ramping up a variety of projects this year. At...
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Sunnyvale City Council Names New Park “Corn Palace Park”
February 13, 2025
Sunnyvale’s newest park will honor the city’s agricultural legacy. At its most recent meeting Feb. 4, the Sunnyvale City Council...
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AT&T’s Plan to Expand Cell Service Finally Approved
February 13, 2025
On Jan. 15, the Santa Clara Planning Commission finally took action on a proposal to increase cell phone service for...
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Council Approves FIFA Documents
February 12, 2025
Santa Clara’s mayor is dissatisfied with the specifications in the FIFA World Cup documents. At the most recent meeting of...








