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Another Marathon Council Meeting, Budget Forecast Unchanged, Censure for Watanabe and Admonishment for Gillmor

Carolyn SchukJune 10, 2021

Santa Clara City Council had another marathon meeting on June 8, ending with about half the agenda continued to June 10. Budget Picture This was the second...

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Faster Time-to-Revenue for New Development, But Popular Events Off the Calendar: Santa Clara’s 2021/2022 – 2022/2023 Budget

Carolyn SchukJune 8, 2021

While Santa Clara’s 2021/22 – 2022/23 deficit budget isn’t what anyone hopes to see, it makes the budget impacts crystal clear —...

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$26 Million Federal Aid Helps But Deficit Continues: 2021/2022 – 2022/2023 Santa Clara Budget By the Numbers

Carolyn SchukMay 27, 2021

A $25.9 million grant from President Biden’s stimulus program reduces Santa Clara’s general fund deficit but it doesn’t eliminate it. The $257...

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Garbage-Rate Spike Stalls, Green Waste Recovery Contract Still At Issue

David AlexanderMay 26, 2021

The Santa Clara City Council put the kibosh on increasing garbage rates. Vice Mayor Raj Chahal is still on his campaign to...

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Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone Condemned for “Sexist” and “Misogynistic” Comments

Erika TowneMay 17, 2021

The Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee (SCCDCC) has voted to condemn Santa Clara County Tax Assessor Larry Stone. The May 6...

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City’s Diversity Task Force Recommends Expanded Naming Choices

Carolyn SchukMay 14, 2021

At its May meeting, Santa Clara’s Diversity Task Force reviewed additions to the City’s policy for naming City properties and geographic areas...

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Planning Commission Recommends City Council Approve El Camino Real Specific Plan

Erika TowneMay 13, 2021

Santa Clara’s El Camino Real Specific Plan is headed to the City Council. During a special session on May 10, the City’s...

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Council To Discuss Taking Mayor, Council Member To Task

David AlexanderMay 5, 2021

The Santa Clara City Council will consider reprimanding the mayor and her only political ally for preventing the Council’s first Asian American...

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Twisters Gymnastics Receives Use Permit, Planning Commission Recognized for Its Work

Erika TowneApril 30, 2021

El Camino Real Specific Plan The Planning Commission will hold a special hearing on Monday, May 10 at 6 p.m. to hear...

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Another City Lawsuit — This One Over Already-Published Police Records

Carolyn SchukApril 29, 2021

In September, Santa Clara was hit with a lawsuit over the City’s refusal to provide arrest information, even though the information is...

Another Marathon Council Meeting, Budget Forecast Unchanged, Censure for Watanabe and Admonishment for Gillmor

Faster Time-to-Revenue for New Development, But Popular Events Off the Calendar: Santa Clara’s 2021/2022 – 2022/2023 Budget

$26 Million Federal Aid Helps But Deficit Continues: 2021/2022 – 2022/2023 Santa Clara Budget By the Numbers

Garbage-Rate Spike Stalls, Green Waste Recovery Contract Still At Issue

Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone Condemned for “Sexist” and “Misogynistic” Comments

City’s Diversity Task Force Recommends Expanded Naming Choices

Planning Commission Recommends City Council Approve El Camino Real Specific Plan

Council To Discuss Taking Mayor, Council Member To Task

Twisters Gymnastics Receives Use Permit, Planning Commission Recognized for Its Work

Another City Lawsuit — This One Over Already-Published Police Records

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