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El Camino Real Specific Plan to Create Activity Nodes
July 17, 2026
Santa Clara is reshaping its major activity corridor. At a meeting earlier this year, the Santa Clara City Council adopted...
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Lack of Consensus Kills Comprehensive Santa Clara Charter Update
July 15, 2026
Due to the quick turnaround of press time, The Weekly focused on one key item from last night’s Santa Clara...
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Santa Clara’s Electric Utility Connectivity Increases
July 14, 2026
Santa Clara continues to ramp up its electric utility connectivity, approving two big-ticket items that lay the groundwork for its...
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Planning Commission Removes Historic Designation from Downtown Lot; Cleans Up Zoning Code Ordinance
July 10, 2026
A plan to remove the “Historic Combining Zoning” from a property across the street from Franklin Square will go to...
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Charter Changes Still Divisive at Santa Clara City Council Meeting
July 8, 2026
Due to the quick turnaround of press time, The Weekly focused on one key item from last night’s Santa Clara...
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Charter Review Committee Narrows Proposal for Council Approval
July 7, 2026
After the city council expressed strong reservations about the proposed charter overhaul, the charter review committee met on June 17...
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Santa Clara Sets its Sights on Relocating City Hall
June 30, 2026
The Santa Clara City Council has blocked the appointment of its former city attorney from serving on a task force...
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Levi’s Stadium Capital Projects Approved Despite Division
June 24, 2026
Due to the quick turnaround of press time, The Weekly focused on one key item from last night’s Santa Clara...
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Sunnyvale Increases Utility Rates, Addresses Water Management
June 23, 2026
Sunnyvale approved several infrastructure items related to the city’s waste disposal, water supply and downtown parking district. At its most...
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SC Planning Commission Outlines its Work Plan for 2026-27
June 19, 2026
While mostly procedural, the Santa Clara Planning Commission addressed an important piece of business during its May 20 meeting. It...









