City Politics
City Politics
FPPC Fines SF PAC For Late Spending Reports in 2016 Santa Clara Election
July 7, 2020
The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has imposed a $3,500 fine on Santa Francisco PAC BluPAC for failing to...
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Updated: County Will Reopen Personal Care Services, Allow Small Outdoor Gatherings
July 7, 2020
Today, the State of California approved Santa Clara County’s application for a variance, which officially allows for outdoor dining and...
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County Cannot Reopen Personal Care Services, State Denies Reopening Plans
July 6, 2020
Last week, Santa Clara County asked the State to review their request for a county variance that would allow for...
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County Aims to Allow Personal Care Services, Gyms, Small Gatherings Pending State Approval
July 2, 2020
Today, Santa Clara County and County of Santa Clara Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody have asked for the State’s approval...
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Council Sets Sights On Police Reform, Passes Budget
June 25, 2020
As a response to the death of George Floyd, the Santa Clara City Council vowed to reform how police interact...
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State of the City 2020: Facing Profound Challenges, Still Accomplishing
June 24, 2020
Despite unprecedented challenges, the City of Santa Clara is doing well judging by the residents’ solid approval ratings. That’s the...
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COVID-19 Has Deep Impact on Development
June 22, 2020
Development experts from the Urban Land Institute gave a presentation to Santa Clara Planning Commissioners at a special session on...
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Californians Now Required to Wear Face Coverings
June 18, 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that wearing face coverings is now required in most public spaces. This mandate is...
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Gateway Crossings Project Gets Tweaked Due to COVID-19
June 12, 2020
A June 10 Santa Clara Planning Commission meeting grew tense during discussions regarding a proposed change to the Gateway Crossings...
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Coronavirus Continues To Deepen City Budget Deficit
June 10, 2020
Projected City deficit is continuing to grow from impacts caused by coronavirus, swelling by another $2.7 million from the highest...









