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Police and restaurant owners pressed by a sour economy clashed

Citing the struggles that South County farmers face on a daily basis - including a short water supply and competition from imported products - the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce has weighed in on the debate over raising the minimum wage in unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County.

Gilroy’s growing so fast, and the need has become so complex, that the city has contracted for the first time with a company that specializes in striping streets, roundabouts, biking trails and other transportation pathways.

Six contenders, including two Morgan Hill residents, have

The most dangerous intersection in town is the one on Murray Avenue and Leavesley Road with 35 collisions, including three DUIs and one involving a pedestrian, according to a report released during a special city council study session. Out of the top 10 dangerous intersections...

Wearing white T-shirts with black lettering that reads: “Sanctuary for All,” dozens of immigrant advocates and their allies filled council chambers on Monday to witness city leaders proclaim their support of all residents, regardless of citizenship status.

Longtime congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is locked in a contentious battle with Muwekma Ohlone tribal leader Charlene Nijmeh and former San Benito County Supervisor Peter Hernandez that will be decided in November, when the two highest primary vote getters face off. The normally routine business of...

A complaint filed Thursday with the California Fair Political