City Politics

Lawsuit Threatened Over Appointed Police Chief Ballot Measure

Nearly a week after the county deadline for filing ballot resolutions, opponents of appointing Santa Clara’s police chief are threatening…

December 18, 2023

Judge Upholds 49ers’ Property Tax Ruling

Despite an appeal by the Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone, a judge has ruled that the $6 million assessment…

December 15, 2023
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City To Release Report Clearing Becker of “Abuse”

The Santa Clara City Council has voted to release a full investigative report into an incident during a closed session…

December 13, 2023

City Punts Dark Money Enforcement to FPPC

Santa Clara City Hall appears to be delegating enforcement of campaign reporting laws — and even its own Dark Money ordinance…

December 12, 2023

Council Approves Special Election for Clerk, Police Chief

During the Dec. 5 meeting of the Santa Clara City Council, the Council approved placing ballot wording for a charter…

December 6, 2023

Former City Manager Deanna Santana Set to Sue

Former City Manager Deanna Santana is threatening to sue Santa Clara, claiming that the City has failed to pay the…

December 4, 2023

Anthony Becker Trial Set to Start on March 4, 2024

The judge has set a tentative date of March 4, 2024 to start the perjury trial of Santa Clara City…

November 30, 2023

SVP Proposes 10% Increase

Silicon Valley Power (SVP) will ask the Santa Clara City Council to increase rates across the board by 10%. The…

November 24, 2023

Downtown Precise Plan, Zoning Code Amendment Recommended for Approval

The Santa Clara Planning Commission tackled two major City projects in its two most recent meetings, recommending both for approval.…

November 22, 2023
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Stand Up for Santa Clara Claims it Did Nothing Wrong

Stand Up for Santa Clara has answered the City’s request to explain its failure to report political spending. Stand Up…

November 21, 2023