City Politics

Bloom Energy Files CEQA Lawsuit Over Santa Clara Fuel Cell Requirements

Bloom Energy has filed a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) lawsuit against the City of Santa Clara for the City's…

June 12, 2019

Bloom Energy Misrepresents Its Technology and Santa Clara’s GHG Profile, Says City

Bloom Energy's media blitz accusing Santa Clara of hypocrisy and market interference is based on misrepresentations, say City officials as…

June 12, 2019
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Congressional Management Foundation Names Khanna Best Office for Constituent Services Of 435 House Offices

On May 30, the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) announced that Rep. Ro Khanna is a winner for the 2019 Democracy Awards, CMF’s honors…

June 10, 2019

Planning Commissioners Push for Better Design

At their May 22 meeting, Planning Commissioners deliberated on an application for a use permit for a 190-room hotel at…

June 6, 2019

Scooter Regulations Loom, Parade of Champions Gets Money

Santa Clara will impose regulations on electric bikes and scooters to balance allowing the new transportation phenomena to thrive but…

June 5, 2019

Live Music Debate Continues

A topic of recent discussion at Planning Commission meetings and beyond, the scarcity of venues in Santa Clara where live…

June 5, 2019

Anti-Mini-Dorm Zoning Hasn’t Fared Well in California Courts

Santa Clara is not the only college town in California that has mini-dorms. And like Santa Clara, other cities have…

June 2, 2019

Santa Clara 2019-20 Budget 1% Higher, 100% Clearer

Improved finances aren't the only bright spot in Santa Clara's 2019-20/2020-21 budget. The other is a brand new format for…

May 30, 2019

April Calendars and the Return of Related’s Lobbyist

Outside of the City’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Arbor Day Celebration, there were few major public events in Santa…

May 23, 2019
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Gateway Crossings Project Still Drawing Public Ire

Despite many changes, several members of the public still oppose a massive high-density apartment development set to be located on…

May 22, 2019