Santa Clara City council

Fired City Attorney Claims He’s Victim of Conspiracy

Update: As of Monday, Sept. 11, the City of Santa Clara says it does not comment on pending litigation, but…

September 9, 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
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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

Elected vs Appointed Police Chief: A Subject That Comes Up Regularly

Since Santa Clara approved its charter in 1952, the City has, with one exception, had an elected police chief. That…

August 15, 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

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

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
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City Delays Action on Temporary Housing Development

After hours of listening to public comment, the Santa Clara City Council did not vote on a proposal to turn…

April 26, 2023