City of Santa Clara Newsreleases

Santa Clara Street Dance Featuring Joe Sharino Band

07/09/2008

The annual Santa Clara Street Dance, featuring the Joe Sharino Band, will be held on Friday, August 1, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Santa Clara’s Franklin Square, located on Jackson Street between Homestead Road and Benton Street.

Cooling Centers Open For Heat Relief

07/08/2008

The National Weather Service has issued an "Excessive Heat Watch" for Tuesday through Thursday of this week. Cooling Center locations will be open in Santa Clara County to help residents stay cool.

Vacancy on Cultural Advisory Commission

06/22/2008

The City of Santa Clara has four vacancies on the Cultural Advisory Commission; one opening is for a partial term ending June 30, 2011 and three openings are for the term ending June 30, 2012.

City of Santa Clara Adopts 2008-2009 $92 Million Capital Improvement Project Budget

06/19/2008

In a unanimous vote, the Santa Clara City Council, in cooperation with the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clara, and the City’s Sports and Open Space Authority, budgeted $92 million for numerous projects to provide improvements and enhancements for City residents and businesses.

John Roukema Appointed as Director of Electric Utility

06/19/2008

John Roukema, Assistant Director, has been named to succeed Junona Jonas as Director of Electric Utility for the City of Santa Clara.

Updated - Homicide Victim: Police Seeking Information

06/13/2008

The Santa Clara Police Department continues to seek the assistance of the public in locating witnesses and identifying the person or persons responsible for the shooting death of Hayward Lavel Brandon II, age 29, of San Jose one year ago.

Help Develop a Vision for Santa Clara’s Future

06/11/2008

You're invited to participate in community workshops to share your vision for the City of Santa Clara's future.

City of Santa Clara 4th of July All-City Picnic and Fireworks Extravaganza

05/30/2008

The City of Santa Clara will host the annual 4th of July celebration at Central Park, 909 Kiely Boulevard on Friday, July 4, 2008 from 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. There are activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Concerts in the Park begin June 18, 2008

05/30/2008

The City of Santa Clara's Concerts in the Park series offers free performances on two Wednesday evenings and seven Sunday afternoons at Central Park Pavilion June 18-August 17, 2008.

Santa Clara Police and Santa Clara Unified School District Join Forces to Combat Drunk Driving

05/09/2008

The Santa Clara Police Department, in partnership with the Santa Clara Unified School District, will be holding a two-day drunk driving prevention program at Santa Clara High School on May 14 and 15th.

Santa Clara Memorial Day Observations

05/07/2008

The Santa Clara Veteran’s Committee announces upcoming observations honoring veterans of all branches of the military, and commemorating the veterans who have lost their lives.

Mission City Community Fund Accepting Grant Applications

05/07/2008

Mission City Community Fund Accepting Grant Applications The Mission City Community Fund will start accepting applications for the Fall 2008 Grant funding cycle on May 19, 2008.

Santa Clara Becomes Second Largest Green Power Community in the United States

04/29/2008

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named the City of Santa Clara a Green Power Community, making the City only one of 14 communities to receive such an honor.

General Plan Update Steering Committee: Seeking Applicants

04/25/2008

The City of Santa Clara is establishing a General Plan Update Steering Committee to help chart the future of the City. Three residents will be selected to serve on a committee that also includes representatives of the City Council and City Commissions.