City PoliticsCommunity
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...
Op-Ed
How Soon They Forget – Op-Ed
July 28, 2023
What a difference a few years make. This week, Mayor Lisa Gillmor and Council Member Kathy Watanabe fell all over...
City Politics
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...
City Politics
Council Fills Seat of Ousted Parks And Recreation Commissioner
July 18, 2023
After a controversial decision to block the reappointment of a parks and recreation commissioner, the Council has decided on his replacement. At...
City PoliticsPublic Safety
Soccer Game Stabbing Ignites Council Action
July 12, 2023
A stabbing at a soccer game has left the Santa Clara City Council scrambling to examine operations at Levi’s Stadium....
Community
Magical Bridge Playground Breaks Ground
June 29, 2023
The City of Santa Clara and the Magical Bridge Foundation broke ground at Santa Clara’s Central Park on May 19...
City Politics
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...
Community
Santa Clara Shows Up and Stands Up for the Queer Community
June 22, 2023
“They [the queer community] need more than a rainbow. They need support,” said Santa Clara resident and LGBTQIA+ ally Alison...
City Politics
Santa Clara Considers Changing Police Chief and City Clerk System
June 14, 2023
The City Council will appoint a charter review committee to consider changing the elected police chief and city clerk positions...
City Politics
Council Ignores Public Plea For Becker’s Resignation
June 7, 2023
A public petition calling for Council Member Anthony Becker’s resignation failed to gain traction. At its Tuesday night meeting, the...









