Author: Carolyn Schuk
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2023 State of the City: Still in the Red But Stadium Events “Bright Light” Going Forward
October 4, 2023
Following two decades of delays and redesigning, Santa Clara’s innovative Agrihood opened on six acres of the former UC Bay...
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Levi’s Stadium Boosted Santa Clara Economy $350M Since 2014
October 2, 2023
Since its 2014 opening, Levi’s Stadium has generated $350 million in direct and indirect economic activity in the City of...
City Politics
Charter Review Committee Opts for Appointed Chief, Clerk: Qualifications, Ugly Election Politics Cited
September 26, 2023
The 2023 Charter Review Committee voted 6-1 Thursday to recommend that Santa Clara appoint its city clerk and police chief...
City Politics
Charter Review Committee Meeting: Appointed City Clerk and Police Chief Don’t Feel Intimidated
September 21, 2023
At its third meeting on Sept. 14, the 2023 Santa Clara Charter Review Committee heard from Los Gatos appointed City...
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FPPC Complaint Against Stand Up For Santa Clara Alleges Dark Money Spending
September 14, 2023
For almost a decade Stand Up for Santa Clara has portrayed itself as a community group, simply interested in making...
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Morgan Square: Startup Banker Starts Her Own Startup
September 12, 2023
Entrepreneur Channon (pronounced “Shannon”) Kennedy has plenty of firsts. She was the first in her family to graduate from college....
Arts & Entertainment
Fired City Attorney Claims He’s Victim of Conspiracy
September 9, 2023
Update: As of Monday, Sept. 11, the City of Santa Clara says it does not comment on pending litigation, but...
City Politics
Santa Clara’s 10-Year Budget Forecast: Deficits, Deficits and More Deficits
September 1, 2023
Santa Clara’s budget continues to bleed red ink. The City faces deficits between $8 million and $15 million over the...
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Elected vs Appointed Police Chief: A Subject That Comes Up Regularly
August 15, 2023
Since Santa Clara approved its charter in 1952, the City has, with one exception, had an elected police chief. That...
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Santa Clara Dances in the Street
August 14, 2023
“Summer’s here and the time is right for dancing in the street,” Martha and the Vandellas sang in 1964. On...









