City Politics

FPPC Fines SF PAC For Late Spending Reports in 2016 Santa Clara Election

The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has imposed a $3,500 fine on Santa Francisco PAC BluPAC for failing to…

July 7, 2020

Updated: County Will Reopen Personal Care Services, Allow Small Outdoor Gatherings

Today, the State of California approved Santa Clara County’s application for a variance, which officially allows for outdoor dining and…

July 7, 2020
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County Cannot Reopen Personal Care Services, State Denies Reopening Plans

Last week, Santa Clara County asked the State to review their request for a county variance that would allow for…

July 6, 2020

County Aims to Allow Personal Care Services, Gyms, Small Gatherings Pending State Approval

Today, Santa Clara County and County of Santa Clara Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody have asked for the State’s approval…

July 2, 2020

Council Sets Sights On Police Reform, Passes Budget

As a response to the death of George Floyd, the Santa Clara City Council vowed to reform how police interact…

June 25, 2020

State of the City 2020: Facing Profound Challenges, Still Accomplishing

Despite unprecedented challenges, the City of Santa Clara is doing well judging by the residents’ solid approval ratings. That's the…

June 24, 2020

COVID-19 Has Deep Impact on Development

Development experts from the Urban Land Institute gave a presentation to Santa Clara Planning Commissioners at a special session on…

June 22, 2020

Californians Now Required to Wear Face Coverings

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that wearing face coverings is now required in most public spaces. This mandate is…

June 18, 2020

Gateway Crossings Project Gets Tweaked Due to COVID-19

A June 10 Santa Clara Planning Commission meeting grew tense during discussions regarding a proposed change to the Gateway Crossings…

June 12, 2020
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Coronavirus Continues To Deepen City Budget Deficit

Projected City deficit is continuing to grow from impacts caused by coronavirus, swelling by another $2.7 million from the highest…

June 10, 2020