City of Santa Clara

The Mayor and City Council acknowledged the outstanding contributions of the American Red Cross as we honor Red Cross Month this March. 🩸❤️ Leaders from the Silicon Valley Chapter, including Executive Director Reagan Lund and Board Member Saksham Gakhar, were present to accept the proclamation. We deeply appreciate their commitment and the life-saving work of all Red Cross volunteers. #santaclaracelebrates

🎉 We’re live! After months of hard work (and probably one too many late-night review sessions), Discover Santa Clara® has officially launched not one—but two—foundational projects that take our destination marketing to the next level.   🚀 First up: DiscoverSantaClara.org has undergone a full transformation. Built in partnership with the stellar team at Madden Media, this new website is more than just a pretty interface—it’s a powerful tool designed to serve visitors and planners alike. We’re talking sleek design, smart functionality, and content that actually makes you want to stick around.   Some of our favorite upgrades: 🏨 Book Your Stay Capability – Through a partnership with Simpleview (a Granicus company), visitors can now compare real-time rates across our 11 partner hotels and book directly through hotel websites. Goodbye, booking friction. 🗂️ Seamless RFP Submissions – Planners, rejoice. Our new “Submit an RFP” button integrates with Cvent’s WhiteLabel tool for a faster, cleaner way to connect. 🌎 Multi-Language Support – One click, seven languages. Just in time for Super Bowl LX and the FIFA World Cup 2026, we’re ready to welcome the world. 🗺️ Interactive Neighborhood Map – Built with help from our friends at the City of Santa Clara, this tool lets visitors explore Santa Clara’s personality-packed neighborhoods with ease. 🎥 Dynamic Visuals – A cinematic hero video, an animated illustration by We The Creative, and high-energy imagery that capture Santa Clara’s spark in motion. ✍️ Engaging Blog Content – From “Best Places to Fuel Up for Game Day” to tech-meets-tourism stories, our blog content is a peek behind the curtain that keeps visitors engaged longer.   📘 Next: Say hello to our brand-new Discover Santa Clara Visitor Guide—a 52-page blend of local favorites and hidden gems, served with just the right amount of swagger. Inside you’ll find: 🍽️ “Global Cuisine | Diverse Dining in Santa Clara” – A flavor-packed tour of our culinary scene. 🍩 Spotlight: Stan’s Donuts – Because some icons are glazed and filled. 🏟️ “All Eyes Are on Levi’s® Stadium” – A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make Levi’s® a world-class destination. 💡 “Technological Brilliance” – A nod to the everyday innovations born right here in Santa Clara. We printed 75,000 copies of the guide, which will have a 2-year shelf life and a national footprint. It’s already hitting California Welcome Centers, major airports (OAK, SJC, LAS, SAN, SEA), and nearly 200 hotels throughout Santa Clara County. Want your own copy? Download or request one here. https://lnkd.in/gbE6UcTf   🙌 A huge thank you to our creative partners at Madden Media. We may have questioned our sanity tackling two massive projects at once, but your team’s brilliance, hustle, and partnership made it all not just possible—but remarkable.

The Public Works Department is hiring for an Environmental Program Manager! Lead projects that protect the environment and improve the community. 🌲 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gANZKiUq

On an annual basis, the City Council meets for the City Council Priority Setting Session. The goal of the session is to formulate and provide direction on the City Council’s priorities and initiatives for the upcoming year.  Join us in person or via Zoom. 2025 City Council Priority Setting Session: Thursday, April 3, 2025, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central Park Library - Redwood Room, 2635 Homestead Rd. The agenda will be posted on the City's public meetings webpage. The session will be live streamed to our Facebook and YouTube. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gsk6-GzS.

We're currently hiring for a Police Records Specialist II to join our team! Apply now to make a difference in law enforcement operations! 👮♀️ 👮♂️ Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gTzbCUW7

Interested in more affordable housing in your community? The City of Santa Clara is participating in a multi-city initiative to explore updates to and/or enact new affordable housing policies to be applied to new development projects. The project team is hosting a virtual public meeting to share the purpose and goals of the study, explain how the findings could be used to inform housing policy, and answer participant questions. To join the meeting on Monday, March 24, from 6 to 7 p.m., visit bit.ly/SCCGN

The City of Santa Clara is recruiting for a Director of Silicon Valley Power! This is an exciting opportunity to join the City of Santa Clara team. Interested applicants should contact J. Powers Recruiting, Inc. to apply. The application closing date is April 4, 2025.

Our Sewer System Team was recently awarded the California Water Environment Association’s Collection System of the Year 2024 for a medium-sized utility. They go above, beyond and below, working on our wastewater collection system to keep it flowing smoothly. Great job, team!

On Feb. 13, the City hosted a Study Session with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to discuss the local real estate and development market. The 2.5-hour presentation covered the impact of rising interest rates and construction costs on retail, residential, and commercial markets. The session included a Q&A for community engagement. Watch the full video for more details - https://lnkd.in/gjn4v9vf

The Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting for Grounds Maintenance Worker I! This is a great entry level opportunity to perform maintenance, janitorial, construction, and repair work with the City. Learn more and apply by March 17, 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/gDf3TGui