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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...
City Politics
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...
City Politics
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...
City Politics
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...
City Politics
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...
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Mayor’s Roundtable: Staying on Track When Pandemic and Protest Lands in Your Lap
June 9, 2020
The job of a small city mayor isn’t an enviable one. Much of the job is about fixing potholes, keeping...
City Politics
Santa Clara’s $34 Million Forecast Budget Shortfall: There Will Be Pain
June 3, 2020
That’s the message of the City of Santa Clara’s recently released 2020-2021 operating budget overview. “Given that our resources are...
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More Sectors Can Reopen with Updated Shelter In Place Order
June 2, 2020
Santa Clara County’s changes to their existing health order go into effect on Friday, June 5 at 12:01 a.m. and...









