City Politics

Stadium Authority Approves Budget With Contentious Item Removed

The Santa Clara Stadium Authority (SCSA) approved its annual budget — with the exception of a hefty line item for…

March 12, 2025

Sunnyvale Ups Rental Assistance

Sunnyvale has increased how much money displaced renters will get if evicted. At its last meeting Feb. 25, the Sunnyvale…

March 6, 2025
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Council Narrowly Approves Bike Lane Road Modifications

A close call at the Santa Clara City Council meeting almost saw the city losing federal funding for bike improvements…

March 5, 2025

Santa Clara’s $3.9M Former City Manager Threatening to Sue for Two Weeks of Benefits

In closed session tonight, the Santa Clara City Council will address a potential lawsuit filed by former City Manager Deanna…

March 4, 2025

Council’s “Hands Are Tied” in Cell Tower Approval

Despite neighbors' outcry, the Santa Clara City Council approved installation of three cell phone towers. After postponing the decision three…

February 26, 2025

2024 Santa Clara Election Spending Topped $3M, But How Much Did it Matter?

Campaign spending in the 2024 Santa Clara city election came close to $3.1 million, with PACs spending $2.9 million, dwarfing…

February 25, 2025

Silicon Valley Power Plans Big Strides to Accommodate Growth this Year

With Santa Clara’s power company’s boom in growth, the utility is ramping up a variety of projects this year. At…

February 24, 2025

Sunnyvale City Council Names New Park “Corn Palace Park”

Sunnyvale’s newest park will honor the city’s agricultural legacy. At its most recent meeting Feb. 4, the Sunnyvale City Council…

February 13, 2025

AT&T’s Plan to Expand Cell Service Finally Approved

On Jan. 15, the Santa Clara Planning Commission finally took action on a proposal to increase cell phone service for…

February 13, 2025
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Council Approves FIFA Documents

Santa Clara’s mayor is dissatisfied with the specifications in the FIFA World Cup documents. At the most recent meeting of…

February 12, 2025