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Elected vs Appointed Police Chief: A Subject That Comes Up Regularly
August 15, 2023
Since Santa Clara approved its charter in 1952, the City has, with one exception, had an elected police chief. That...
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Charter Review Committee Set, Council ‘Squirrels Away’ Money To Support It
July 19, 2023
The Santa Clara City Council has appointed a Charter Review Committee to consider allowing voters to decide whether to appoint...
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Police Chief Gets Raise Despite Vice Mayor’s Objections
June 28, 2023
The Santa Clara City Council approved a 10% raise for its police chief — but not without dissent. Although the City’s...
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City Makes Headway On Securing FIFA Documents
May 24, 2023
The Santa Clara City Attorney said he feels much better about the status of obtaining the necessary documents for the...
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Grand Jury Transcript Shows District Attorney’s Office Selective in its Pursuit of Justice
May 22, 2023
Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker faces charges of perjury and “violation of duty.” When asked in April about...
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Homeless Housing Development Still Raw with Public
May 10, 2023
Last week’s Benton Street homeless development reared its head again at the Santa Clara City Council’s meeting. Tuesday night, reconsideration...
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City Delays Action on Temporary Housing Development
April 26, 2023
After hours of listening to public comment, the Santa Clara City Council did not vote on a proposal to turn...
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Public Calls for Becker’s Resignation; Council Approves Municipal Fee Structure
April 19, 2023
The public comment period during Tuesday night’s Santa Clara City Council meeting was emotionally charged. Many of the commenters were...
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Council Member Becker Makes First Court Appearance
April 17, 2023
Council Member Anthony Becker did not enter a plea in his first court appearance since he was indicted for felony...
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Santa Clara Council Member Indicted
April 14, 2023
Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker has been indicted on criminal charges of perjury. In a news release from...









