Santa Clara News

02/24/2025

City Council Preview: Stadium Operating Budget Study Session & More:

City Council Preview: Stadium Operating Budget Study Session & More

02/24/2025

Our Boys Soccer team defeated Willow Glen in an incredibly close CCS Playoff game and has moved on to the semi-finals. We will be hosting Los Gatos on Wednesday at 5pm. Get your tickets on GoFan, and come root on our Bruins!⚽️🐻⚽️🐻

02/21/2025

Silicon Valley Wanderings - Weekend Events:

Silicon Valley Wanderings – Weekend Events

02/20/2025

REPORT: 49ers Exploring Selling Stake Worth Nearly $1 Billion:

REPORT: 49ers Exploring Selling Stake Worth Nearly $1 Billion

02/19/2025

NorCal Supercopa Champions! finished in 1st place in a group of ECFC Pre-ECNL, TSP FC, Ajax United Pre-MLS Next, and Albion Merced

02/19/2025

Prosecutors: Convicted Felon and Former Santa Clara Vice Mayor Anthony Becker Isn’t Sorry:

Prosecutors: Convicted Felon and Former Santa Clara Vice Mayor Anthony Becker Isn’t Sorry

02/18/2025

Santa Clara Restaurant The Good Salad Makes Yelp Top Rated Restaurants List for 2025:

Santa Clara Restaurant The Good Salad Makes Yelp Top Rated Restaurants List for 2025

02/16/2025

Attention SCUSD High School Students! Applications are now open for the Santa Clara Schools Foundation Fellowship Program! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, develop leadership skills, and make a real impact in your community. Don’t miss out—apply today!

02/14/2025

Application Extended for Affordable Homeownership Opportunity in Santa Clara:

Application Extended for Affordable Homeownership Opportunity in Santa Clara

02/13/2025

You often see our posts about arrests, but today, we wanted to share something a little different with you. It’s the good that often goes unseen, the moments of kindness, compassion, and service that define who we are beyond enforcing the law.

Being a police officer is about more than just enforcing laws, it’s about being there for our community in moments of need. Whether it’s helping a stranded driver on the side of the road or comforting a distressed child, our officers are committed to serving with compassion, patience and care. Recently, two of our officers demonstrated just that, one staying by a driver’s side until help arrived and another stepping in to soothe a frightened child.

A HELPING HAND IN A TIME OF NEED

Police work is not just about enforcing the law, it’s also about being there when people need help the most. Recently, an officer responded to a call about a vehicle off the roadway and found a stranded driver facing unexpected challenges. Though the driver was unharmed, they were stuck with no immediate solution.

Rather than leaving the driver to handle the situation alone, the officer stayed for over an hour, offering support until help arrived. This small but significant act of kindness highlights that serving the community is about more than just law enforcement, it's about showing empathy and compassion in every circumstance.

COMFORT IN THE HARDEST MOMENTS

Police work is often associated with enforcing laws and making arrests, but a lot of times it’s about something much more human, like offering comfort in difficult moments.

Recently, an officer found himself in a situation where a child needed more than just protection, they needed love and reassurance. Without hesitation, the officer stepped in, using patience and kindness to help calm a distressed infant. Relying on his fatherly instincts, he gently held and soothed the child, bringing a sense of calm to a difficult moment. This is just one example of how our officers go beyond the call of duty to serve our community.

Santa Clara, no matter the call, big or small, we are always here for you.

02/13/2025

San Francisco Chronicle Story Highlights Financial Risk and Lack of Transparency in the 49er Five Approval of FIFA Deal:

San Francisco Chronicle Story Highlights Financial Risk and Lack of Transparency in the 49er Five Approval of FIFA Deal

02/12/2025

02/12/2025

49er Five Approve FIFA Agreement, a “Net Loss” Event for the City:

49er Five Approve FIFA Agreement, a “Net Loss” Event for the City

02/11/2025

Former Assemblymember Evan Low Violated Campaign Finance Laws Multiple Times Says FPPC Investigation:

Former Assemblymember Evan Low Violated Campaign Finance Laws Multiple Times Says FPPC Investigation

02/10/2025

City Council Preview: Some FIFA World Cup Information to be Publicly Discussed for the First Time:

City Council Preview: Some FIFA World Cup Information to be Publicly Discussed for the First Time

02/07/2025

Electric Vehicles Take Center Stage at the 2025 Silicon Valley Auto Show:

Electric Vehicles Take Center Stage at the 2025 Silicon Valley Auto Show

02/06/2025

Yo, Santa Clara, let’s kick it!

Alright, stop, slow down and listen!
Rain’s coming down, yeah, it’s slick conditions.
Tires might slide, so give ‘em some traction,
Ease off the gas, yeah, that’s the right action!

Turn on your lights, see and be seen,
Leave extra space, keep it nice and clean.
Hydroplane? Don’t slam that brake,
Steady the wheel, that’s the move to make!

Drive, drive, baby!
Cruise real smooth, don’t be too hasty!
Drive, drive, baby!
Get home safely, no need to race-y!

Santa Clara, you got the facts,
Rain all day, so just relax.
Stay alert and take it slow,
Drive safely, now you know!