City Politics

Court Parses Through Becker Testimony Before Jury Trial Starts

In yet another court hearing before the jury is invited in to sit for the perjury trial of Santa Clara…

October 21, 2024

FPPC Reduces Former Santa Clara City Council Member’s Fine

A former Santa Clara City Council member has settled with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), allowing him to…

October 18, 2024
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Sunnyvale City Council Tries To Strike A Balance Between Housing And Retail

In Sunnyvale, housing developments containing only below-market-rate apartments will no longer need to include retail along El Camino Real. The…

October 18, 2024

Sunnyvale District 2 Challenger Details Platform Amid Opponent’s Silence

On Sept. 9, The Weekly sent questions to candidates for public office in Sunnyvale. Candidates had until Sept. 24 to…

October 16, 2024

Deja Vu in District 4: Incumbent Faces Off Against Opponent with Roles Reversed

On Aug. 30, The Weekly submitted the following questions to District 4 candidates — Kevin Park, the incumbent, and challenger…

October 16, 2024

Health Concerns Delay Power Transmission Project

Concerns over the health effects of electromagnetic fields caused the Santa Clara City Council to delay approving a power transmission…

October 15, 2024

2024 Candidate Forums to be Held Via Zoom, Organizer Offers No Explanation

The San Jose/Santa Clara League of Women Voters will host a trio of remote candidate forums later this month. The…

October 15, 2024

2024 Follow the Money Update: 49ers Spend Another $243K, Police Union Deposits Another $70,000

These numbers are as of the reports filed by 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14. The four 49ers independent expenditure committees…

October 14, 2024

Judge Rules on Multiple Motions as Start of Becker Perjury Trial Nears

The judge overseeing the perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker ruled on several motions on Oct.…

October 11, 2024
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Civil Watchdog Lacks Public Accountability

California has designed civil grand juries to hold city and county governments accountable. However, who holds the civil grand jury…

October 11, 2024