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.

CivicCause organizes issues, meetings, elections, and public activity around Santa Clara so you can see what is happening locally and how it connects to broader county decisions.

Santa Clara led Silicon Valley in housing production for 2025, according to The Business Journals. This highlights the city's active role in addressing housing needs amid ongoing regional challenges. The Santa Clara City Council recently authorized agreements related to traffic signal improvements and other infrastructure projects, reflecting continued investment in city services and development.

Separately, the Santa Clara Police Department reported a June 22 robbery involving a $13,000 Pokémon card and two firearms, underscoring ongoing public safety concerns. Residents should watch for upcoming Santa Clara City Council meetings, including those held earlier this month, which have addressed key city contracts and public hearings. While regional bodies like the VTA and County Board of Supervisors have meetings scheduled in August, Santa Clara-focused decisions remain most immediate for local residents.

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