City Politics
City Politics
City Charter: Police Chief Only Needs a High School Diploma
July 5, 2023
The qualifications to be Santa Clara’s elected police chief aren’t set by the City’s HR professionals or best practices established...
City Politics
Police Chief Gets Raise Despite Vice Mayor’s Objections
June 28, 2023
The Santa Clara City Council approved a 10% raise for its police chief — but not without dissent. Although the City’s...
City Politics
Police Chief 10% Raise Proposed
June 26, 2023
At its June 27 meeting, the Santa Clara City Council will consider raising the elected police chief’s salary by 10%...
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Santa Clara Considers Changing Police Chief and City Clerk System
June 14, 2023
The City Council will appoint a charter review committee to consider changing the elected police chief and city clerk positions...
City Politics
Council Ignores Public Plea For Becker’s Resignation
June 7, 2023
A public petition calling for Council Member Anthony Becker’s resignation failed to gain traction. At its Tuesday night meeting, the...
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City Makes Headway On Securing FIFA Documents
May 24, 2023
The Santa Clara City Attorney said he feels much better about the status of obtaining the necessary documents for the...
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Grand Jury Transcript Shows District Attorney’s Office Selective in its Pursuit of Justice
May 22, 2023
Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker faces charges of perjury and “violation of duty.” When asked in April about...
City Politics
Grand Jury Transcript Lays Foundation for Perjury Case Against Becker
May 19, 2023
Damning testimony from former 49ers Vice President Rahul Chandhok has helped lay the foundation for the Santa Clara District Attorney’s...
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Homeless Housing Development Still Raw with Public
May 10, 2023
Last week’s Benton Street homeless development reared its head again at the Santa Clara City Council’s meeting. Tuesday night, reconsideration...
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Becker Pleads “Not Guilty” to Charges of Perjury and “Violation of Duty”
May 3, 2023
Santa Clara Council Member Anthony Becker appeared in court again on May 3 to answer to charges of perjury and...









