City Manager Jovan Grogan opened the City of Santa Clara’s State of the City event at Wilcox High School by recognizing a recent tragedy affecting the school community.

Grogan told the audience the city was meeting at Wilcox High School and that “one of their students, 16‑year‑old Isaiah Mendoza, passed away in a car crash on Lawrence Expressway on Saturday night.” He said Mendoza was “a beloved son, friend, and athlete” and said the community had gathered there earlier for a vigil.

“As a community, we grieve with them,” Grogan said, and he asked the audience to observe a moment of silence to recognize Mendoza.

The remarks were delivered at the start of the event and were distinct from the mayor’s State of the City address that followed. No further details about the crash or next steps were provided during the event transcript.