City Politics
Super Bowl, World Cup Reimbursements Flow Back to the City
April 16, 2026
Santa Clara has nearly recovered all its costs from the Super Bowl and is well on its way to getting...
City Politics
Surveillance Contract Approved but not Funded
April 8, 2026
The Santa Clara City Council gave the thumbs-up to a police surveillance contract that several public members characterized as a...
City Politics
Gaps in Council Procedure Spark Heated Debate
March 31, 2026
The Santa Clara City Council’s parliamentary process has come under attack, with one council member saying city employees are weaponizing...
City Politics
Police Surveillance Hot Topic for Santa Clara City Council
March 25, 2026
Concerns over police surveillance dominated the Santa Clara City Council meeting. At its most recent meeting, March 24, the Santa...
City Politics
Stadium Budget Item Highlights Capital Needs
March 11, 2026
Infrastructure woes were the centerpiece of the budget discussion for Levi’s Stadium. At its most recent meeting, March 10, the...
City Politics
Former Council Candidate Kertes Stops Recall, Announces Vie for Mayor
February 23, 2026
The local man who has been trying to get a Santa Clara council member recalled has announced he is calling...
City Politics
Santa Clara’s Closed Session Leak Returns to Spotlight
February 18, 2026
Former Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker laid bare what he saw as deep-seated problems within the city government when he...
City Politics
Santa Clara’s July 4 Celebration Will Return to Mission College
February 11, 2026
Despite overwhelming public support to have the city’s July 4 celebration return to Central Park, the Santa Clara City Council...
City Politics
Santa Clara Council Passes Anti-ICE Policy
February 4, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will not be conducting immigration enforcement at Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara. Nevertheless,...
City Politics
SVP Gives Bi-annual Report, Council to Discuss Opposing ICE at Super Bowl
January 28, 2026
One Santa Clara city councilor wants the city to stabilize utility rates. At its most recent meeting Jan. 27, Council...









