DA’s Office Finds Santa Clara Officer Acted Lawfully in September 2025 Shooting Death
The Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office announced on April 7 that a Santa Clara police officer acted lawfully…
California Loses a Legend: Rod Diridon Sr (1939-2026)
To paraphrase Hamlet, we “shall not look upon his like again.” This month, the South Bay lost a…
Surveillance Contract Approved but not Funded
The Santa Clara City Council gave the thumbs-up to a police surveillance contract that several public members characterized…
Great America Celebrates 50 Years, Future Still Uncertain
California’s Great America kicked off the season celebrating its gold jubilee, perhaps the last major milestone the regional…
Ken Heiman, Won’t You Be My Neighbor
Ken Heiman self-published the still-relevant “Bristle While You Work,” calling it “a workplace survival guide packed with practical…
CalMatters: Tech Giants are Spending More Than Ever to Shape California Politics. See How Much
As California gears up for high-stakes elections this year, including an open governor’s race, major companies focused on…
Novel “Into the Moonbroch” Rings True with Santa Clara Valley’s Portuguese
“Into the Moonbroch: From the Azores to the Santa Clara Valley” by Santa Clara native Debra Gomes Korbel…
Planning Commission Discusses Charter Changes
On March 11, the Santa Clara planning commission held a study session about the city’s current charter review…
Santa Clara County, Eight Others Win Settlement Against Walgreens Drugstores
Several Bay Area counties will receive millions of dollars in a lawsuit against the Walgreens drugstore corporation for…
Gaps in Council Procedure Spark Heated Debate
The Santa Clara City Council’s parliamentary process has come under attack, with one council member saying city employees…
Charter Review Committee: Biggest Recommendation is Charter Reorganization
At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Santa Clara Charter Review Committee heard subcommittee recommendations for changes and considered…
Living on the Edge: Poverty Simulation Makes it Real
Poverty isn’t just a lack of money. It’s a nesting doll of difficulties, each of which creates its…