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Plans Amended for Former Santa Clara Golf Course
The developer for the 240 acre former golf course proposed amending plans to include 1.6M square feet of light industrial space in the stalled project.
Data Center Project Blocked
The Santa Clara Planning Commission denied a conditional use permit for a development at 2805 Bowers Avenue involving the replacement of an existing two-story building with a new four-story data center.
From San Jose Spotlight...
Santa Clara Political Ads Pulled After Flubbing Endorsements
Proponents of Santa Clara’s Measure B have removed a series of Facebook and digital ads that wrongfully portrayed former police chiefs’ positions on the measure.
Point/Counterpoint: Measure B, City of Santa Clara
One of the biggest issues facing the city of Santa Clara on the March 5 ballot is Measure B, which would make the position of police chief appointed by the city manager instead of being an elected official.
Santa Clara Voters to Weigh Electing Police Chief
Voters in Santa Clara will decide in March if they want to continue electing their police chief and city clerk or change the process.
Infrastructure: Santa Clara Needs $600M Today, New Income Streams Tomorrow
For years, Santa Clara postponed needed maintenance and replacing aging facilities, and the bill now adds up to $571 million this year. It has been near this level for years, and the only thing that’s changed is that, now, everything is older.
Swim Center Closed ‘Indefinitely’ by Safety, Structural, Equipment Problems
As training for the summer Olympics is starting, Santa Clara’s International Swim Center is closed “until further notice”—until safety, health and equipment problems are resolved.
Proposed Home Addition Still Not Sitting Well with Old Quad Residents, City Council
The Santa Clara City Council told homeowners and city planners to take another look at the redesign plans for a home in Santa Clara's Old Quad neighborhood.
SV Hopper Now Running in South Santa Clara, Sunnyvale Could Soon Join
Local leaders made it official just before the holidays, cutting the ribbon to celebrate the expansion of the SV Hopper service into South Santa Clara.
Santana Contract, Separation Agreement
Former city manager Deanna Santana alleges that the city didn’t pay a cost of living raise she would have been entitled to in March, as well a CalPERS contribution and accruals of vacation, sick leave and management leave from March 19 through March 31.
2024 Minimum Wage Increases Santa Clara, Sunnyvale
Both cities adjust their minimum wages based on the regional consumer price index.
SCFD Hosts Holiday ‘Toy Store’ for Local Families in Need
The Santa Clara Fire Department, in conjunction with the Firefighters Foundation, worked with the Santa Clara Unified School District to identify local families in need.
Santa Clara Reserves Fall Short of Revenue Needs
Although Santa Clara’s budget deficit has shrunk dramatically, city officials warn that new tax strategies are necessary to build up coffers.
Zoning Code Update to Change How Santa Clara Develops
The Santa Clara City Council voted to approve an update to the city’s zoning dode and passed a resolution to join “United Against Hate.”
Closed Session Report Reveals Becker’s ‘Threat’ Against the Mayor
The Santa Clara City Council voted to release the executive summary that was completed more than a year ago. Prior to that, only the investigator’s final findings were available to the public, not the entire summary of the investigation.
San Jose Non-Profit Boards Lack Latino Leadership
Data collected by Latinos LEAD highlights this disparity, showing that Latinos make up only 12.5% of non-profit board members in the San Jose metro area, which includes Santa Clara and Sunnyvale.
Lawsuit Threatened Over Appointed Police Chief Ballot Measure
Nearly a week after the county deadline for filing ballot resolutions, opponents of appointing Santa Clara’s police chief are threatening to sue over the March 2024 ballot measure.
City to Release Report Clearing Becker of Abuse
The Santa Clara City Council has voted to release a full investigative report into an incident during a closed session of the council in August 2022.
City Punts Dark Money Enforcement to FPPC
Santa Clara City Hall appears to be delegating enforcement of campaign reporting laws—and even its own Dark Money ordinance—to the California Fair Political Practices Commission.
Santa Clara City Council Approves Plan to Revive Downtown
Santa Clara is planning a major facelift of its 5-acre downtown after years of neglect, thanks to a determined group of residents.
Santa Clara Vanguard’s Charity Compliance Struggles Continue
In 2022, Santa Clara Vanguard’s Cadets won the Drum Corps International Championship. However, simmering below the surface was a series of missteps that have forced Vanguard to cancel its 2023 season and have left the 2024 season up in the air.
Council Approves Special Election for Clerk, Police Chief
The Santa Clara City Council approved placing ballot wording for a charter amendment that would turn the police chief and city clerk positions into positions appointed by the city manager.
Former City Manager Deanna Santana Set to Sue
Former city manager Deanna Santana is threatening to sue Santa Clara, claiming that the city has failed to pay the compensation and benefits specified in her contract when she was dismissed in February 2022.
SVP Proposes 10% Increase
Silicon Valley Power will ask the Santa Clara City Council to increase rates across the board by 10%.
Downtown Precise Plan, Zoning Code Amendment Recommended for Approval
The Santa Clara Planning Commission recommended that both the Downtown Precise plan and the Zoning Code update head to the City Council for approval.
Stand Up for Santa Clara Claims It Did Nothing Wrong
Stand Up for Santa Clara official Dana Caldwell wrote the city and claimed, “Stand Up for Santa Clara was incorporated as a 501(c)3 in 2022.”
Santa Clara Salutes Veterans, their Families
The traditional Veterans Day service unfolded at Santa Clara’s Veterans Memorial in Central Park, and Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor and City Council members raised the flag.
VTA’s Boring Machine is Anything But Boring
VTA has just made a $76 million purchase to help bring BART to Santa Clara.
Low-Income Housing Complex Gets Green Light
The Santa Clara City Council voted to approve plans for a low-income housing project on Civic Center Drive.
Charter Review Committee Recommends Ballot Measure to Appoint Police Chief, City Clerk
Whether Santa Clarans will continue to elect their city clerk and police chief will be left to the voters.
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