David Alexander

Measure E: Hotel Tax Could Generate Millions For Santa Clara

With the November election fast approaching, Santa Clarans will have to decide whether to adopt…

Council Quibbles Over Commissions

A consent item pulled from the calendar proved somewhat contentious. Santa Clara Vice Mayor Karen…

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City Allocates Federal and Settlement Money, Caps Food Delivery Fee

A $6-million cash injection will help shore up Santa Clara’s general fund as well as…

Marijuana Still Banned Despite City of Santa Clara Pinching Pennies

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, cities across the state are feeling the financial crunch, leaving government…

Silicon Valley Power Growth, Crisis Response Highlights Council Meeting

Silicon Valley Power (SVP) detailed its response to the heat wave, wildfires and lightning storms…

Hilton Hotel May Increase in Size

An expansion plan that would replace an existing surface parking lot with a 22-story, 319-room…

Garbage Rate Increase Approved, Benton Student Development Still Splits Public

After hours of talk, the Santa Clara City Council approved garbage collection rate increases ranging…

Hotel For Gateway Crossings Project Delayed, Affordable Housing Increased

The Santa Clara City Council has agreed to amend the Gateway Crossings project after the…

Council Sets Sights On Police Reform, Passes Budget

As a response to the death of George Floyd, the Santa Clara City Council vowed…

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Coronavirus Continues To Deepen City Budget Deficit

Projected City deficit is continuing to grow from impacts caused by coronavirus, swelling by another…