Author: David Alexander
City Politics
El Camino Real Specific Plan Gets Changed Again
October 20, 2021
In the mayor’s words, the El Camino Real Specific Plan is “back to the drawing board” after the Council voted...
City Politics
Downtown Precise Plan Moves Forward Despite Concerns Around Historic Preservation
September 30, 2021
Preserving Santa Clara’s historic homes was the most prominent concern while discussing the Downtown Precise Plan. During a study session...
City Politics
Council To Consider Letting Voters Give Them Higher Salaries
September 8, 2021
The Santa Clara City Council will discuss whether to let the voters drastically increase its salary. In response to a...
City Politics
Council Discusses Homelessness, Sparks Fly Over ManCo Request
August 25, 2021
A study session to hone in on policies aimed at curtailing homelessness in Santa Clara kicked off Santa Clara City...
City Politics
Still No Decision For Loyalton Ranch, Eight-Hour Meeting Features Discussion On Meeting Efficiency
August 18, 2021
In its first meeting in a month, the Santa Clara City Council finally discussed selling its Loyalton Ranch property; however,...
City Politics
High-Density Transit Development Still Off The Table, Council To Apologize For CVRA Debacle
July 15, 2021
The Santa Clara City Council will not reconsider building a high-density, transit hub development slated to be located on Benton...
City Politics
Requirements For Redistricting Committee Set, El Camino Plan Returns
July 7, 2021
The Santa Clara City Council settled on requirements for the committee that will redraw the City’s district lines. At its...
City Politics
Council Passes Budget, Amends Cuts To Public Safety
June 23, 2021
The Santa Clara City Council passed the two-year budget, and, after much debate, opted to split the baby in regards...
City Politics
El Camino Specific Plan Gets Tweaks
June 16, 2021
The Santa Clara City Council has approved new requirements for development along El Camino Real — with a few changes....
City Politics
Garbage-Rate Spike Stalls, Green Waste Recovery Contract Still At Issue
May 26, 2021
The Santa Clara City Council put the kibosh on increasing garbage rates. Vice Mayor Raj Chahal is still on his...








