Author: David Alexander
City Politics
“Qualified Elector” Doesn’t Mean What You Think
September 9, 2022
Less than a month ago, the Santa Clara City Council removed a planning commissioner shortly after appointing him, saying a...
City Politics
City Clerk Says Police Chief And Clerk Not Being Politicians ‘Flies In The Face Of Democracy’
August 31, 2022
Santa Clarans could decide whether to have their police chief and city clerk remain elected or turn over their appointment...
City Politics
Planning Commissioner Removed For “Misleading” the Council On Application
August 17, 2022
Allegations of chicanery regarding a planning commissioner’s residence caused the Council to ax him from that position. At its first...
City Politics
Santa Clara City Council: Business Tax Increase Set For November Ballot
July 13, 2022
After a week of deliberation, the Santa Clara City Council decided to alter the original proposal for a ballot measure...
City Politics
Proposed Business Tax Measure Not ‘Business Friendly,’ Council Says
July 6, 2022
The Santa Clara City Council discussed two tax measures for the November ballot, agreed to fund an assessment of its...
City Politics
Mayor’s Claim that the City Had ‘$10 Million Offer’ for Loyalton Ranch Is Bogus
June 22, 2022
After much back and forth, repeated deferrals and fact finding, the Santa Clara City Council has finally opted to sell...
City Politics
General Plan Altered for Massive Housing Development
June 8, 2022
During the June 7 City Council meeting, the Santa Clara City Council approved an amendment to the General Plan to...
City Politics
BMX Track Strife Discussed But Not Resolved
May 25, 2022
At the May 24, 2022 Santa Clara City Council meeting, the Council discussed whether to allow PAL to continue managing...
City Politics
Controversial Pomeroy Development Approved
May 11, 2022
Santa Clara’s City Council approved a new housing development on Pomeroy Avenue despite a lack of support for the plan....
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Dissidence Threatens Local ‘Cash Cow’ BMX Track
May 11, 2022
Update: PAL has announced it has a new management team and the necessary insurance to reopen the City’s BMX track...









