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The developer, Lamb Partners (Randy Lamb – Atherton Planning Commissioner) started to purchase the two single family homes along Monroe, 906 Monroe St. and 930 Monroe St. in Feb 2019 and Sep 2019 respectively. This was just after the Santa Clara Downtown Community Task Force (DCTF) was formed by the City Council in December 2018. Lamb Partners
Santa Clara is the ONLY city in the entire State of California to have an elected Chief of Police. I contend that Santa Clarans don’t actually have a choice in selecting their Chief of Police. The current Chief of Police, Pat Nikolai, ran unopposed in his last two elections March 2020 and November 2020. Mike
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) states that racial discrimination in employment is illegal, as provided for under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The law forbids employers from discriminating against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The provision also prohibits employers from creating or
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The 2026 elections are just around the corner in Santa Clara, and everyone is wondering who will run for various open seats. In 2026, there will be no incumbents defending. No automatic advantages. A rare reset moment. Many will say this is the year Mayor Lisa Gillmor finally terms out and the reign ends. However, ... Read more
Roger KintI am a 35‑year‑old graduate student, returning mid‑career to pursue a second master’s degree, and I am deeply concerned about the impact artificial intelligence is having on learning. I began my program at San Francisco State University in the fall of 2023, just as ChatGPT 3.5 was exploding into mainstream use. Like many students, I ... Read more
Bryant BaoThe City of Santa Clara this week, starting March 17th is putting on Fix A Leak week which focuses on all the potential ways to seek out water leaks in your home. However, for the City of Santa Clara leaking pipes of water is not their only concern with “leaks”. The consistent leaky pipes of ... Read more
Roger KintThe County and the City of Santa Clara have their share of elected and appointed officials who have pushed the boundaries of how much voters and residents can tolerate. Most will miss the fine details of their behavior, their actions, their ethics and transparency. Recently, workers at the Santa Clara Valley Water District demanded the ... Read more
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