Kathy Watanabe

Soccer Game Stabbing Ignites Council Action

A stabbing at a soccer game has left the Santa Clara City Council scrambling to examine operations at Levi’s Stadium.…

July 12, 2023

Police Chief Gets Raise Despite Vice Mayor’s Objections

The Santa Clara City Council approved a 10% raise for its police chief — but not without dissent. Although the City’s…

June 28, 2023
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Santa Clara Shows Up and Stands Up for the Queer Community

“They [the queer community] need more than a rainbow. They need support,” said Santa Clara resident and LGBTQIA+ ally Alison…

June 22, 2023

Santa Clara Considers Changing Police Chief and City Clerk System

The City Council will appoint a charter review committee to consider changing the elected police chief and city clerk positions…

June 14, 2023

Council Ignores Public Plea For Becker’s Resignation

A public petition calling for Council Member Anthony Becker’s resignation failed to gain traction. At its Tuesday night meeting, the…

June 7, 2023

City Makes Headway On Securing FIFA Documents

The Santa Clara City Attorney said he feels much better about the status of obtaining the necessary documents for the…

May 24, 2023

Grand Jury Transcript Shows District Attorney’s Office Selective in its Pursuit of Justice

Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker faces charges of perjury and “violation of duty.” When asked in April about…

May 22, 2023

Homeless Housing Development Still Raw with Public

Last week’s Benton Street homeless development reared its head again at the Santa Clara City Council’s meeting. Tuesday night, reconsideration…

May 10, 2023

Homeless Housing Project Is A Go Despite Public Outcry

What happens in seven years? That was the question on everyone’s lips Tuesday night during a special meeting of the…

May 3, 2023
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Public Calls for Becker’s Resignation; Council Approves Municipal Fee Structure

The public comment period during Tuesday night’s Santa Clara City Council meeting was emotionally charged. Many of the commenters were…

April 19, 2023