Latest News Latest News City Politics Independent Expenditure: Candidates Are Not Responsible For Big-Money Expenditures David Alexander November 2, 2024 With so much money flying around during this year’s election, many people are confused. The heart of the matter is… City Politics Judge Rejects Claims of Political Conspiracy Against Vice Mayor Anthony Becker David Alexander November 1, 2024 One of the mayor’s allies said he deserved “credit” for the civil grand jury report that is at the heart… City PoliticsCommunity Unfunded Infrastructure: Streets, Storm Drains, Buildings Carolyn Schuk November 1, 2024 Santa Clara has 600 miles of roads to maintain but is $2.2 million short of what’s needed to maintain them…. City Politics Sunnyvale Proposes Charter Changes David Alexander October 31, 2024 Sunnyvale politicians are looking to update the city’s charter. In a memo to their Sunnyvale City Council colleagues, Mayor Larry… CommunityPublic Safety Active-Duty Marine Recruiter Arrested in Sunnyvale on Suspicion of Sexual Assault Erika Towne October 31, 2024 Sunnyvale DPS has arrested an active-duty military recruiter for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl at the Marine Corps recruiting… Arts & Entertainment This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, Nov. 1 – Sunday, Nov. 3 Santa Clara Weekly October 31, 2024 The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event… City Politics Related Spends More Campaign Money Than It Has Gotten, Reports Show David Alexander October 31, 2024 The massive real estate developer that is a key player in Santa Clara politics has failed to report more than… Milestones Milestones – A Foot in the Door! – Opinion Miles H Barber, Publisher October 31, 2024 Trying one trick and then another is not fooling Santa Clara voters. Mayor Lisa Gillmor has deployed her paid support… Op-Ed Op-Ed: Thanks to the Current City Council Majority for Saving Santa Clara from Gillmor’s Bad Stadium Deal Michele Ryan October 30, 2024 As election season heats up, Mayor Lisa Gillmor and Councilmember Kathy Watanabe want voters to believe the 49ers are solely… City Politics City Council Approves Interim Supportive Housing Funding — Again David Alexander October 30, 2024 After much back and forth, the Santa Clara City Council reaffirmed a decision it made more than a year ago… City Politics 2024 Follow the Money Update: Independent Expenditure Committees Spend $2.25M Carolyn Schuk October 30, 2024 The simple story of Santa Clara’s 2024 election is that individual candidate finances are almost not worth talking about because… City Politics Jury Selection Begins in Becker Perjury Trial Erika Towne October 29, 2024 Jury selection is underway at the South Santa Clara County Superior Courthouse in Morgan Hill. On Monday, the court called… Sports Wilcox Water Polo Powers Past Matadors Andrew Bensch October 29, 2024 The Wilcox varsity water polo team cruised in the pool, building an 11-4 lead over the Monta Vista Matadors on… City Politics S.E.S. Candidate Forum Highlights Candidates’ Positions David Alexander October 29, 2024 A candidate forum at Santa Clara’s Portuguese Hall showcased local candidates, sussing out their positions on a variety of community… BusinessCommunity Sunnyvale Cafe Bambu Works to Reduce Plastics that go into Landfills David Alexander October 28, 2024 At the behest of the Sunnyvale City Council, government employees are trying to eliminate single-use plastics throughout the city. One… City Politics Sunnyvale’s Lone District 4 Candidate Addresses Voters Weekly Staff October 27, 2024 On Sept. 9, The Weekly sent questions to candidates for public office in Sunnyvale. Candidates had until Sept. 24 to… Community Academy of Sciences Penguin Gets First of its Kind Surgery Bay City News October 26, 2024 A slipped ankle tendon sounds like something attributed to a hulking NFL star on a team injury report. But for… Schools Santa Clara Unified: New Valley High School Finds New Home Alissa Soroten October 25, 2024 New Valley High School finally got answers about their future after years of waiting. The Santa Clara Unified Board of… City Politics Trio Of Sunnyvale District 6 Candidates Illuminate Platforms Weekly Staff October 25, 2024 On Sept. 9, The Weekly sent questions to candidates for public office in Sunnyvale. Candidates had until Sept. 24 to… City Politics Amid Silence From Opponents, Vice Mayor Addresses District 6 Concerns Weekly Staff October 25, 2024 On Aug. 30, The Weekly submitted the following questions to District 6 candidates — Anthony Becker, the incumbent, and challengers… 1 … 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 … 484