City Politics

Unofficial Ethics Pledge Ignites Political Sparring Match

A former ethics consultant for Santa Clara is calling for council candidates to sign an ethics pledge. But there is…

August 19, 2024

Sunnyvale adds to Housing Stock, More on the Horizon

At its most recent Sunnyvale City Council meeting, the Council approved two development projects for below-market-rate housing and agreed to…

August 17, 2024
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FPPC to Fine Former Santa Clara Council Member $65,000

A former Santa Clara City Council member will have to pay hefty government fines for misusing campaign money if he…

August 16, 2024

Mayor Gillmor’s Response to PRA Request Causes Judge to Reverse Rulings

A judge has reportedly reversed a ruling on several motions in the perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member…

August 14, 2024

2024 Sunnyvale City Council Election Races Set

The deadline to apply to run for office has passed and we’re now getting a better picture of who wants…

August 14, 2024

Impacted Court System Forces New Delay in Becker Trial

Another day and another delay in the perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker. On Monday, Aug.…

August 14, 2024

2024 City Council Elections Set, Police Chief and City Clerk Also Up for Grabs

The field appears to be set for several Santa Clara elections. According to the unofficial list released by the Santa…

August 13, 2024

Santa Clara To See $7M in Levi’s Stadium Profits — Finally

Santa Clara’s general fund will see $7 million in profits from non-NFL events at Levi’s Stadium — performance rent —…

August 13, 2024

Santa Clara’s Transparency Problem

Members of the Santa Clara City Council frequently speak of public trust. Toward that end, they cite transparency as the…

August 9, 2024
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Judge Denies Series of Defense Motions as Start of Becker Perjury Trial Nears

As preparations for the Monday start of the perjury trial against Santa Clara Vice Mayor Anthony Becker continue, the defense…

August 8, 2024