Kathy Watanabe

How Soon They Forget – Op-Ed

What a difference a few years make. This week, Mayor Lisa Gillmor and Council Member…

Charter Review Committee Set, Council ‘Squirrels Away’ Money To Support It

The Santa Clara City Council has appointed a Charter Review Committee to consider allowing voters…

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Council Fills Seat of Ousted Parks And Recreation Commissioner

After a controversial decision to block the reappointment of a parks and recreation commissioner, the Council has…

Soccer Game Stabbing Ignites Council Action

A stabbing at a soccer game has left the Santa Clara City Council scrambling to…

Police Chief Gets Raise Despite Vice Mayor’s Objections

The Santa Clara City Council approved a 10% raise for its police chief — but not…

Santa Clara Shows Up and Stands Up for the Queer Community

“They [the queer community] need more than a rainbow. They need support,” said Santa Clara…

Santa Clara Considers Changing Police Chief and City Clerk System

The City Council will appoint a charter review committee to consider changing the elected police…

Council Ignores Public Plea For Becker’s Resignation

A public petition calling for Council Member Anthony Becker’s resignation failed to gain traction. At…

City Makes Headway On Securing FIFA Documents

The Santa Clara City Attorney said he feels much better about the status of obtaining…

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Grand Jury Transcript Shows District Attorney’s Office Selective in its Pursuit of Justice

Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker faces charges of perjury and “violation of duty.”…