Santa Clara will get millions of dollars back for Super Bowl costs, thanks to an agreement between the city, a sports nonprofit and the San Francisco 49ers. The Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board — comprised of the City Council — voted 5-2 Tuesday to approve the final 2026 Super Bowl agreement, which includes a roughly...
Here’s how much Santa Clara is spending on city repairs
Santa Clara is slated to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to partially fix the city’s failing infrastructure. The Santa Clara City Council unanimously allocated roughly $100 million for dozens of infrastructure projects Sept. 16 as the first dollars allotted from Measure I, a $400 million bond approved by voters last year. The money will...
Santa Clara resident launches recall against District 5 councilmember
One Santa Clara councilmember could see his name on a recall ballot. A group of District 5 residents, led by David Kertes, launched a recall campaign against Councilmember Suds Jain Tuesday after receiving more than the 60 signatures needed to legitimize the effort, according to a news release. The campaign argues Jain has wasted millions...
Former Santa Clara official sues city over back pay, harassment
Former Santa Clara City Manager Deanna Santana is suing the city for numerous allegations, including breach of contract, retaliation and harassment. The suit, filed Aug. 14 in Santa Clara County Superior Court, says Santana is seeking damages for withheld wages and emotional distress for an amount of more than $50,000. The City Council fired her...
Ex-Santa Clara official’s personal devices remain in custody
It’s been more than two years since former Santa Clara Councilmember Anthony Becker’s home was raided as part of a perjury investigation against him. Though he was found guilty last year, he still hasn’t gotten back his belongings taken in the raid. A July 29 motion filed in court by Deputy Public Defender Christopher Montoya,...
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara shows off its upgrades
Levi’s Stadium is getting a facelift ahead of hosting major sports events in 2026 — and local fans are reaping the benefits. The San Francisco 49ers unveiled $200 million in renovations to the stadium Thursday, including new 4k video boards. The renovations come as Silicon Valley prepares to host national and global audiences, with Super...
Downtown Santa Clara revitalization slow to start
Santa Clara’s neglected downtown took a key turn toward revitalization in 2023, but there’s been little movement since. Market conditions and complex policies have slowed the progress since its approval. Frustrated residents want Santa Clara to move on developing six acres owned by the city as identified in the Downtown Precise Plan. The other 21...
Long-delayed Santa Clara project cuts office space
The behemoth development across the street from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara has received a key nod from city officials to help it move forward. The City Council approved a general plan change for Related Santa Clara to rezone about 98 acres of office space to light industrial in the 240-acre project. The vote was split...
Santa Clara readies two-year plan to tackle homelessness
Santa Clara is moving forward with plans to reduce homelessness, which include adding more shelter beds and increasing outreach. The City Council on Tuesday reviewed a draft, two-year work plan detailing tactics for the city to decrease homelessness and support unsheltered residents. The plan outlines 34 projects and goals, such as piloting a safe parking...
Pro teams look to invest in Santa Clara school sports field
A football field in Santa Clara could be on tap to receive a long overdue upgrade. The 49ers Foundation and Bay Area Host Committee may partner with Santa Clara Unified School District to rehabilitate Townsend Field, which is connected to Buchser Middle School and home to the Santa Clara Lions Youth Football and Cheer club....