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Established in 1777 with the building of Mission Santa Clara de Asis, Santa Clara is also the site where Santa Clara University, a private Jesuit school, was founded in 1851. All that history aside, the Mission City is now a center of the high-tech industry and the home of the San Francisco 49ers. It was recently ranked as the eighth most livable mid-size city by SmartAsset.com.

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Elected by all voters, Santa Clara’s mayor serves a four-year term. The six councilmembers are elected by districts.

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Silicon Alleys: A Look Back at the South Bay’s 1st World Cup

Last week we learned the Super Bowl will come back to Levi’s Stadium in 2026, serving as a perfect practice event for when the FIFA World Cup unfolds later that year, bringing at least five games to that same venue. …

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Santa Clara Councilmember Anthony Becker Indicted on Perjury Charge, Accused of Lying to Civil Grand Jury

The grand jury report, titled "Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Santa Clara City Council," alleged unethical relationships between multiple members of the City Council and the 49ers. Becker allegedly leaked a draft of the report at least three days ahead of its planned …

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Charter Review Committee Opts for Appointed Chief, Clerk: Qualifications, Ugly Election Politics Cited

09/26/2023

The 2023 Charter Review Committee voted 6-1 to recommend that Santa Clara appoint its city clerk and police chief and that both positions be appointed by the city manager. The committee also made a preliminary recommendation to put the change, which requires a charter change, on the March 2024 ballot.

Anthony Becker Trial Setting Delayed Again

09/13/2023

Councilmember Anthony Becker appeared in court on Sept. 13, where his lawyer, Chris Montoya, asked the judge to postpone setting a date for the trial. Montoya said that his office received “another discovery dump” from the District Attorney’s office.

Upcoming Meetings & Events
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Cultural Commission Meeting
Monday October 2 2023   7:00 PM

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Historical and Landmarks Commission Meeting
Thursday October 5 2023   6:00 PM

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Youth Commission Meeting
Tuesday October 10 2023   6:00 PM

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Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday October 10 2023   6:00 PM

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Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday October 11 2023   6:00 PM

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2023 Charter Review Committee Meeting
Wednesday October 11 2023   7:00 PM

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