Santa Clara
Santa Clara is a city of 130,000 at Silicon Valley's geographic center — home to the 49ers, birthplace of Intel, and founded in 1777 as California's first Spanish civil settlement. Governed by a seven-member at-large Council with its own major municipal utility, Silicon Valley Power.
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Agrihood Changes Approved Despite Planning Commission, City Employee Opposition
The Santa Clara City Council approved changes to the agrihood project despite opposition from the Planning Commission and city employees, as reported by The Silicon Valley Voice. This decision was a key highlight from the recent council meeting, reflecting ongoing debates about local development and governance.
Also in local news, Pete Dailey won the District 7 seat on the Santa Clara Valley Water board, defeating incumbent Rebecca Eisenberg by a significant margin, according to LosAltosOnline.com. Meanwhile, a nine-acre site near Levi’s Stadium has hit the market with potential for nearly 1,000 homes, as covered by The San Jose Blog. Residents following transit and housing developments should watch upcoming meetings of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors, which regularly address transit and infrastructure issues affecting the city.
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