Campbell residents eager for the opening of the completely renovated library are going to have to wait a little longer. The grand opening of the Campbell Library, initially pegged for Nov. 22, is delayed until early next year. Jennifer Weeks, librarian for the Santa Clara County Library District, said construction is still being finalized. In...
Campbell volleys back and forth over pickleball permits
It’s a Silicon Valley battle for the ages — pickleball versus housing. The Campbell Planning Commission unanimously directed city staff Tuesday to explore a five-year conditional use permit on a pickleball facility expansion at The HUB Silicon Valley. But commissioners also questioned Campbell’s intent to impose this requirement on the entire facility, when the property...
Beloved Campbell brewery shuts down
Michael Sandvig was one of the first employees hired at the Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery in The Pruneyard nearly three decades ago. As a bartender, he’s seen the Campbell staple change and grow into a beloved watering hole — some of his favorite memories include firefighters dropped into dunk tanks at fundraisers for the...
Return of Campbell summer concerts a boon for businesses
Campbell is ready to groove again after one of the region’s largest free summer concert events was canceled last year. The annual Campbell summer concert series is returning this year after downtown construction led to a yearlong hiatus, and the city is anticipating the economic windfall. The free concert series, featuring live music from local...
Lawsuit ties up millions of dollars in Campbell revenue
An anti-tax group is fighting to end Campbell’s sales tax hike, tying it up in the courts and putting the city in a multimillion-dollar bind. The Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association, along with Campbell resident David Wolen, is suing Campbell over Measure K, a half-cent sales tax hike. The measure raises the sales tax to 9.875%,...
Campbell considers funding pool upgrades despite deficit
Campbell is dedicating millions of dollars to improve quality of life for residents in spite of a budget shortfall. The Campbell Planning Commission unanimously agreed Tuesday that more than $100 million in public projects aligns with the city’s goals for the next five years, including a $12 million proposal to redo the community center pool....
Campbell dry cleaner offers free services to the unemployed
When Ali Shirkhodaei immigrated to the United States from Iran at 28 in 2006, he didn’t know how difficult it’d be to get a job, even with his molecular biology degree. He job hunted for a year, with no idea he’d eventually run a successful dry-cleaning business in Campbell. Shirkhodaei did know he wanted to infuse...
West Valley street festivals need city support to stay afloat
The West Valley is known for its flagship festivals that bring multicultural food, live music and dancing to the streets. Those festivals come with a lofty price tag, and organizers are asking their cities for help keeping these beloved events afloat. The Campbell City Council voted 4-1 April 15 to cover 30% of the fee costs for qualifying...
West Valley cities team up to consider homeless shelter
The West Valley has scarce resources for the hundreds of homeless residents living on its streets. That may change as elected leaders consider adding its first shelter. All five West Valley municipalities — Cupertino, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, Campbell and Los Gatos — recently approved a homeless shelter feasibility study conducted by Good City Company. The...
Campbell quick to approve backyard homes
Campbell homeowners applying for a tiny home could get city approval in days. Campbell launched an express backyard home permit process this month that shortens approval time to a week or less — the fastest in Santa Clara County where approvals can average between two to three months. The city is accepting two qualifying applications...