City Politics

Variance Brings Larger Issues Into Crisp Focus

The Santa Clara City Council overturned a Planning Commission ruling denying a variance for a…

Civics 101: Rock the Vote

One of my favorite units to teach in Civics is political participation.  I begin the…

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Curfew Inspires Harsh Criticism, Mission Library Over-budget

Finger-pointing and vitriol were in abundance during the Santa Clara City Council’s discussion of enforcing…

Levi’s Stadium Loses Weekday Concert

Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor and the City Council firmly decided on a 10 p.m.…

Stadium Authority Hears Financial Audit Results

An independent financial audit of Levi’s Stadium finances by CPA firm KPMG shows that the…

Two of Three Members of Council Ethics Committee, Charter Review Committee Chair Likely to Face FPPC Fines for Campaign Reporting Failures

At its Sept. 21 meeting, California's Fair Political Practices Commission is set to find that…

Incoming City Manager Will Serve on Powerhouse Charity Board

At the same time the Santa Clara City Council approved the $550,000 compensation package for…

First ‘Gatekeeper’ Project Gets Go Ahead, New City Jobs Add $260K

The Santa Clara City Council approved moving forward with a revised application for a housing…

Levi’s Stadium Delivers $2.5 Million to Santa Clara, But Ongoing Disputes Dominate Marathon Stadium Authority Meeting

Separating Santa Clara City Council and Stadium Authority (SA) meetings was supposed to end the…

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Mayor’s Levi’s Stadium Audit Costs Taxpayers $1.75 for Every $1 It Finds Unbilled by the City

Consulting firm Harvey M. Rose Associates estimates that Santa Clara didn't bill the 49ers for…