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Super Bowl, World Cup Reimbursements Flow Back to the City
April 16, 2026
Santa Clara has nearly recovered all its costs from the Super Bowl and is well on its way to getting...
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Silicon Valley Power Pushes Forward with Securing Land Needed for Transmission Project
April 15, 2026
Silicon Valley Power’s (SVP) expansion is slated to ensure that Santa Clara can double its power load in the upcoming...
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Sunnyvale Establishes ICE-free Zones
April 13, 2026
Properties Sunnyvale owns or operates will be off limits for immigration enforcement. At its most recent meeting, April 7, the...
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Surveillance Contract Approved but not Funded
April 8, 2026
The Santa Clara City Council gave the thumbs-up to a police surveillance contract that several public members characterized as a...
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Sunnyvale Fined for Violating Clean Water Act, Considers Next Steps
April 8, 2026
A federal judge has ruled that the cities of Sunnyvale and Mountain View violated certain provisions of the Clean Water...
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Charter Review Committee: Clear Direction on Library Board Changes, At Sea on Elected Police Chief Authority
April 7, 2026
At its March 18, 2026 meeting, the current Santa Clara charter review committee moved closer to presenting its recommendations to...
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State Law Forces Sunnyvale’s Hand to Approve Housing Development
April 6, 2026
While the Sunnyvale City Council found a lot to like about a proposed housing project in east Sunnyvale, state law...
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Planning Commission Discusses Charter Changes
April 3, 2026
On March 11, the Santa Clara planning commission held a study session about the city’s current charter review project, with...
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Gaps in Council Procedure Spark Heated Debate
March 31, 2026
The Santa Clara City Council’s parliamentary process has come under attack, with one council member saying city employees are weaponizing...
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Charter Review Committee: Biggest Recommendation is Charter Reorganization
March 28, 2026
At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Santa Clara Charter Review Committee heard subcommittee recommendations for changes and considered a proposed...









