Open space tax measure to appear on June ballot in Santa Clara County
Open space tax measure to appear on June ballot in Santa Clara County – The Mercury News The Big Picture A new parcel tax measure will appear on the June ballot in Santa Clara County that would generate about $17 million per year for the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. The measure would impose […]
New budget documents place San Jose’s estimated shortfall around $56 million
New budget documents place San Jose’s estimated shortfall around $56 million The Big Picture San José is facing a projected $56 million budget shortfall for the coming fiscal year, driven largely by declining sales tax revenue and rising employee salary and benefit costs. The deficit comes as the city begins its annual budget process and […]
Congrats, Your City Gets to Host the Super Bowl. The Party’s 40 Miles Away.
The game is in San Jose’s backyard but locals say San Francisco is having all the fun; ‘another Charlie Brown–with-the-football moment.’ The city’s more glamorous cousin, San Francisco, ended up with the lion’s share of official Super Bowl week activities. This despite San Francisco being 40 miles north of Levi’s Stadium, where the game will […]
As Super Bowl Host, Santa Clara Gets the Spotlight. Well, Sort Of.
Beyond Northern California, fans may not realize that the Super Bowl is actually in this tidy Silicon Valley suburb 45 miles south of San Francisco. The hanging lanterns of a historic Chinatown. The Golden Gate Bridge. Victorian homes famous for their sherbet hues. The fan entrance to Levi’s Stadium, which will host the Super Bowl […]
Congrats, Your City Gets to Host the Super Bowl. The Party’s 40 Miles Away.
Congrats, Your City Gets to Host the Super Bowl. The Party’s 40 Miles Away. – WSJ Big PictureThe Super Bowl is being played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, but most of the league’s official events, sponsor activations, media parties, and visitor spending are centered in San Francisco, not the South Bay. Despite hosting the […]
Silicon Valley mayors reveal how their cities are positioning for growth in 2026
Silicon Valley mayors outline growth plans for 2026 – Silicon Valley Business Journal Big PictureAt the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 2026 Economic and Mayors’ Forecast, leaders from San Jose, Santa Clara, Fremont, and Sunnyvale outlined how their cities are positioning for the next phase of regional growth. Each city is leaning into a distinct role: […]
Mountain View Council’s Annual “Changing of the Guard”
Mtn. View council holds annual changing of the guard | News | losaltosonline.com Big Picture Mountain View kicked off its new year’s City Council session on Jan. 13 by reorganizing its leadership: the council elected Emily Ann Ramos as mayor and Chris Clark as vice mayor. This is part of the city’s routine annual rotation […]
VTA asks for $44 million for added service during World Cup
VTA seeks $44 million from the state for added service during World Cup Big pictureThe Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is asking California for about $44 million to enhance transit service in the Bay Area ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring multiple matches and huge crowds to Levi’s Stadium in Santa […]
Santa Clara Fairgrounds Plans Continue to Unravel
Cricket stadium a no-go at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds – San José Spotlight Big PictureSanta Clara County has ended negotiations to build a 15,000-seat cricket stadium after several years of discussions with Major League Cricket and later a local team, as reported by San Jose Spotlight. County officials pointed to missed deadlines, cost concerns and […]
San Francisco Proposes 2026 Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond
Mayor Lurie and President Mandelman Announce 2026 Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond to Modernize Infrastructure and Support Public Safety | SF.gov Big pictureSan Francisco leaders have announced plans for a major earthquake safety and emergency response bond slated for the 2026 ballot. The measure would fund seismic upgrades to critical infrastructure, emergency response facilities, […]