Soccer fans from around the world are expected to flood Santa Clara this weekend for the FIFA World Cup, bringing team chants, fan marches and crowds to Levi’s Stadium — but outdoor merchants and food vendors may not benefit from the event at all. Santa Clara has created a “special event zone” to temporarily restrict sidewalk...
Santa Clara shifts minor public right-of-way changes to staff
Santa Clara officials are shifting decision-making over certain public right-of-way areas from elected leaders to city staff, with some residents sharing concerns about transparency and accountability. The City Council on Tuesday voted 4-3 to have the city manager approve minor public right-of-way changes, such as fences or structures near sidewalks, without needing to hold a...
Santa Clara adopts safety plan to reduce traffic fatalities
Santa Clara has joined a growing number of Bay Area cities pursuing policies aimed at eliminating traffic deaths. The Santa Clara City Council voted early Wednesday morning to adopt the city’s Vision Zero plan, committing to a strategy to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries on local roads. City officials decided to implement the plan...
Santa Clara bans ICE from using city property
Santa Clara city officials have reaffirmed their support for immigrant communities ahead of Super Bowl 60 this weekend. The Santa Clara City Council unanimously approved a statement emphasizing its support for immigrants ahead of the Feb. 8 game at Levi’s Stadium, in case of increased activity from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other...
Recall against Santa Clara official is back
An effort to recall a Santa Clara councilmember is back after hitting a snag, and it’s creating political tension. Resident David Kertes filed a recall petition against District 5 Councilmember Suds Jain Oct. 17 after receiving the needed 60 signatures. He noticed clerical errors in his recall campaign with some misspellings in the paperwork before it...
Santa Clara University alumna brings affordable housing to city
More than 100 townhomes will replace an office park in Santa Clara, clearing the way for home ownership and affordable housing near Santa Clara University. The Santa Clara City Council unanimously approved a 142-townhome development last month, located at 1400 Coleman Ave. The 4-story project, proposed by San Francisco-based City Ventures, includes 29 affordable homes...
Santa Clara looks to billboards to make money from sports events
Santa Clara residents can expect to see more advertisements in their neighborhoods as the city prepares to host major sports events next year. The Santa Clara City Council unanimously approved an advertising agreement with New York-based Outfront Media earlier this month, in preparation for the 2026 Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup at Levi’s Stadium. Outfront...
Santa Clara will be reimbursed millions for hosting Super Bowl
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...