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Charter Changes Move Forward Despite Division
June 17, 2026
Despite strident concerns from some council members, changes to the city’s charter moved forward. At its most recent meeting June...
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Sunnyvale Ramps up “Vanlording” Enforcement
June 16, 2026
Sunnyvale has taken the first step to prevent oversized vehicles clogging up the streets, passing regulations that aim to punish...
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Council Approves Maintenance Costs, Utility Rates
June 16, 2026
Two seemingly routine items saw pushback from council members who claimed city agreements aren’t benefiting residents. At its meeting on...
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Becker Once Again Denied the Return of His Devices or Access to His Files
June 12, 2026
Former Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker was again denied the return of his devices, almost eight months after...
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8 Months in the Making, Santa Clara Charter Overhaul Heads to Council
June 8, 2026
Santa Clara’s 13-member charter review committee has completed its work on the city’s first major charter overhaul since 1951, with...
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Santa Clara Tackles Employment Gaps, Overhauls Performance Reviews
June 2, 2026
Santa Clara is working to address gaps in its procedures regarding city employees. At its most recent meeting on May...
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Convention Center Oversight Flounders, Questions Linger
May 28, 2026
The Santa Clara Convention Center is hemorrhaging money, revealing a pattern of mismanagement that calls into question why the city...
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City Establishes Special Event Zone, Bars ICE from World Cup
May 27, 2026
Just as with the Super Bowl earlier this year, Santa Clara will establish a special event zone for the FIFA...
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Police Union Shapes Charter Review Committee — Out of Public View
May 27, 2026
The police union president has been presenting to the city’s charter review committee behind closed doors, raising questions about the...
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Measure D Parcel Tax Would Fund Preservation of Open Spaces
May 24, 2026
In the June 2 election, Santa Clara County voters will decide on a new parcel tax that is meant to...









