City Politics

Follow the Money Update: Independent Expenditures

As the 2024 Santa Clara election campaign ends, campaign donations all city races near $3 million, with spending reaching $2.8…

November 5, 2024

Convention Center Continues Pandemic Rebound, Plans For FIFA And Superbowl Still Unclear

The Santa Clara Convention Center continues to see recovery after two dismal years during the pandemic. On Sept. 24, the…

November 5, 2024
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State Assembly District 26 Candidates Weigh In on Local, California Issues

The Weekly submitted the following questions to candidates for state Assembly District 26, Patrick Ahrens and Tara Sreekrishnan, both running…

November 3, 2024

Politicking At Public Events Earns Resident Ire

As election day nears, local candidates are doing what they can to amplify their voices in an attempt to reach…

November 3, 2024

Independent Expenditure: Candidates Are Not Responsible For Big-Money Expenditures

With so much money flying around during this year’s election, many people are confused. The heart of the matter is…

November 2, 2024

Judge Rejects Claims of Political Conspiracy Against Vice Mayor Anthony Becker

One of the mayor’s allies said he deserved “credit” for the civil grand jury report that is at the heart…

November 1, 2024

Unfunded Infrastructure: Streets, Storm Drains, Buildings

Santa Clara has 600 miles of roads to maintain but is $2.2 million short of what’s needed to maintain them.…

November 1, 2024

Sunnyvale Proposes Charter Changes

Sunnyvale politicians are looking to update the city’s charter. In a memo to their Sunnyvale City Council colleagues, Mayor Larry…

October 31, 2024

Related Spends More Campaign Money Than It Has Gotten, Reports Show

The massive real estate developer that is a key player in Santa Clara politics has failed to report more than…

October 31, 2024
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City Council Approves Interim Supportive Housing Funding — Again

After much back and forth, the Santa Clara City Council reaffirmed a decision it made more than a year ago…

October 30, 2024