There were no reports of immigration arrests or the presence of ICE or Border Patrol agents at Levi's Stadium. The Trump Administration last week had backed off from earlier threats of immigration arrests at the Super Bowl.
The California Back to Basics Committee, operating for the San Jose mayor but independent of his campaign, spent $1.5 million to produce and buy the spot endorsing Matt Mahan during TV’s most watched telecast this Sunday.
Friday is a big day in San Jose, with a sold-out open-air Big Game Block Party at City Hall with Grammy winner Kehlani, followed by a 10pm drone light show in the sky above Discovery Meadow.
The FAA issues a temporary restriction that prohibits all aircraft, including drones, from operating within a three-nautical-mile radius of any stadium with a seating capacity of 30,000 or more people during, among other events, regular or post-season NFL games.
The Department of Homeland Security said ICE and Border Patrol have no plans to steer clear of the Super Bowl, despite the tension and unrest after the two fatal shootings in Minnesota.
The stadium enhancements, including a new, bigger video screen, are in preparation for the hosting of FIFA World Cup matches and the Super Bowl in 2026.
The Santa Clara City Council serves as the governing board for the Stadium Authority and will consider the proposed naming rights extension at its next meeting next Tuesday.
The civil grand jury has been quietly investigating the stadium authority for Levi’s Stadium, home to the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl 50, while billionaire developers play chess for Santa Clara’s future.
Somewhere between the dancing leprechaun, adult film star, Miss Universe and broadcasting ventriloquists, some actual football conversations took place.
