Kathy Watanabe

SVP Rate Increase on Horizon, $81 Million Expenditure Approved

The Santa Clara City Council approved $81 million in spending for utilities, kicked a plan to remodel a home in…

October 11, 2023

2023 State of the City: Still in the Red But Stadium Events “Bright Light” Going Forward

Following two decades of delays and redesigning, Santa Clara’s innovative Agrihood opened on six acres of the former UC Bay…

October 4, 2023
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Vague Non-NFL Event Audit Pushes Stadium Authority Board Buttons

A lackluster audit report nearly divided the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board, causing it to halt further efforts, before a…

September 27, 2023

Stadium Board Uses Financial Report to Sharpen Its Political Claws

Correction: In the initial article, it was stated that a petitioner asked the City Council to move up the date…

September 20, 2023

Operational Tour Policy Leaves Bad Taste in Mayor and Cohort’s Mouths

A policy proposed by a Civil Grand Jury report last year tore open wounds that have divided the Council since…

September 13, 2023

Another General Plan Amendment to Bring Santa Clara Another High-Density Housing Complex

Yet another general plan amendment will transform an old gas station and couch dumping ground near Santa Clara University into…

August 30, 2023

Divisive Mixed-Use Project Sparks Lengthy Debate

After much public input, the Santa Clara City Council opted to delay voting on a mixed-use development, unable to decide…

August 23, 2023

How Soon They Forget – Op-Ed

What a difference a few years make. This week, Mayor Lisa Gillmor and Council Member Kathy Watanabe fell all over…

July 28, 2023

Charter Review Committee Set, Council ‘Squirrels Away’ Money To Support It

The Santa Clara City Council has appointed a Charter Review Committee to consider allowing voters to decide whether to appoint…

July 19, 2023
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Council Fills Seat of Ousted Parks And Recreation Commissioner

After a controversial decision to block the reappointment of a parks and recreation commissioner, the Council has decided on his replacement. At…

July 18, 2023