Each year, Sunnyvale officials prioritize certain projects. Some projects made it over the finish line this year, while others were shelved, such as a new mobile application for city services. Here’s how the list stands at the end of 2024 and what’s rolling into 2025: Homeless services The city placed a high priority on expanding...
Sunnyvale OKs winter hotel rooms for homeless residents
Homeless residents in Sunnyvale will be able to find local shelter from the elements this winter instead of going beyond city limits to get out of the cold. The Sunnyvale City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a pilot program to book up to 10 hotel rooms at Extended Stay America Suites on Orleans Drive. Homeless...
Sunnyvale council diversity reflects city’s residents
The Sunnyvale City Council is about to see a demographic shift that will make its representation more reflective of the city’s population. The city will have a female majority on council with the election of Eileen Le in District 6 and Charlsie Chang in District 4, along with Councilmember Alysa Cisneros’ reelection in District 2...
Sunnyvale to spruce up downtown pedestrian mall
Sunnyvale is taking steps to make its downtown more inviting for residents and visitors alike by beautifying its most historic block. The Sunnyvale City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved concept plans to turn the historic Murphy Avenue block of downtown into a permanent pedestrian mall, with Councilmember Russ Melton absent. The plans include more bike...
Sunnyvale to scout sites for safe parking program
Sunnyvale leaders want to lower the anxiety levels of residents living in their vehicles through a widely supported solution: giving them a safe place to park. The Sunnyvale City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a policy to allow safe vehicle parking sites in the city, with Councilmembers Alysa Cisneros and Omar Din absent. Safe parking...
Sunnyvale mayor gets second term among new councilmembers
Sunnyvale voters are on track to reelect Mayor Larry Klein and fill two open City Council seats with women of color. As of 4:58 p.m. on Friday, Klein is leading with 72.9% of the vote. Councilmember Russ Melton is trailing with 27.1% of the vote. Melton is terming out of his District 4 council seat,...
Sunnyvale lacks funding for guaranteed income program
Sunnyvale is prepared to launch a guaranteed basic income program — it’s just waiting for funding. The Sunnyvale City Council approved the pilot program unanimously last week, with Councilmember Alysa Cisneros absent, and instructed city employees to look for external funding. The pilot could run for up to two years and provide at least 100...
Meet the candidates running for Sunnyvale City Council
Sunnyvale could have a new City Council and mayor next year, with multiple seats up for election come November. Four seats on the Sunnyvale City Council will be on the ballot — the mayor and council districts 2, 4 and 6. District 4 Councilmember Russ Melton is terming out and challenging Mayor Larry Klein for...
‘Appalled’: Backlash over Sunnyvale school board candidate’s anti-LGBTQ views
Sunnyvale residents are worried about a school board candidate who sent an email to a neighborhood association suggesting that LGBTQ people engage in public indecency. Residents of North Sunnyvale have voiced concerns about Frances Renteria who is running for the Fremont Union High School District Trustee Area 2 seat. The residents pointed to Renteria’s signed...
Sunnyvale candidates talk housing issues ahead of election
The Sunnyvale City Council will make decisions on housing, transit and the city’s budget in the near future — and candidates seeking elected office are sharing their approaches to governing. Sunnyvale voters attended a candidate forum on Sept. 18, hosted by San José Spotlight, where two mayoral candidates and five of six council candidates fielded...