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Council Members Call Out “Cherry-Picking” in Civil Grand Jury Personal Responses

David AlexanderSeptember 17, 2024

Earlier this month, the Santa Clara City Council spent hours duking it out over how to respond to a civil grand jury report that...

Milestones – Great Living! – Opinion

Miles H Barber, PublisherSeptember 12, 2024

If there is any way to excite Levi’s Stadium crowds in the 49ers’ opener, it’s a win. In this case a BIG...

City Council Shifts Ceremonial Designations

David AlexanderSeptember 11, 2024

Who gets to sign off on ceremonial designations has shifted in Santa Clara. At its Tuesday night meeting, the Santa Clara City...

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Coroner IDs Body Found in Santa Clara, Seeks Public Assistance in Tracking Down Family

David AlexanderSeptember 10, 2024

County officials are searching for the family of a homeless man found 30 years ago. Through fingerprint analysis, the Santa Clara County...

Police Bust Mail Theft Ring, but Postal Crime Still Rampant Overall

David AlexanderAugust 26, 2024

Although Santa Clara police have struck a blow to the heart of a local mail theft ring, the head of the postal...

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2024 West Nile Virus Spraying in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara

Press ReleaseSeptember 6, 2024

The County of Santa Clara Vector Control District has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes in a portion of Sunnyvale...

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This Weekend in the Valley: Labor Day Weekend Friday, Aug. 30 – Sunday, Sept. 1

Santa Clara WeeklyAugust 29, 2024

The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be...

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