City Politics

Planning Commission Recommends Senior Housing Development Stand Pat

Despite a plea from the developer, Santa Clara’s Planning Commission has recommended that the City Council reject a request to…

July 14, 2021

Santa Clara Refusal to Reconsider Fuel Cell Approval Spawns Second Lawsuit

Late last month fuel cell company Bloom Energy hit Santa Clara with a lawsuit alleging the City enacted new policies…

July 13, 2021
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Requirements For Redistricting Committee Set, El Camino Plan Returns

The Santa Clara City Council settled on requirements for the committee that will redraw the City’s district lines. At its…

July 7, 2021

500 Benton Street Development Project Caught in State Law Cross Currents

California State Senator Bob Wieckowski aroused public passions in Santa Clara when it became known that he introduced a bill…

June 29, 2021

Santa Clara Missed No Opportunity to Miss An Opportunity To Save $5.8 Million: City’s History of CVRA Litigation

In coming weeks the Santa Clara City Council will take up a proposal to formally apologize to Santa Clara residents…

June 29, 2021

Plan Bay Area 2050: Santa Clara County Expected to Lead Regional Growth in Coming Decades

The Metropolitan Transportations Commission and Association of Bay Area Governments are charting a course for the Bay Area’s future with…

June 23, 2021

Council Passes Budget, Amends Cuts To Public Safety

The Santa Clara City Council passed the two-year budget, and, after much debate, opted to split the baby in regards…

June 23, 2021

El Camino Specific Plan Gets Tweaks

The Santa Clara City Council has approved new requirements for development along El Camino Real — with a few changes.…

June 16, 2021

Details on Future Development on El Camino Real

The El Camino Real Specific Plan is a massive undertaking that outlines the City’s guidelines for future development along the…

June 15, 2021
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Developer Park Fees, Garbage Fees Increase

In a Thursday continuation of its June 8 meeting, the Santa Clara City Council approved increases in residential developer park…

June 14, 2021