Conflicts plague valley water district decisions
SAN JOSE—The Santa Clara Valley Water District, water wholesaler to 1.8 million people, has championed local conservation. The public agency runs three treatment plants for drinking water. It also manages 10 dams and reservoirs, 400 ponds that replenish our groundwater and 275 miles of creeks and streams.
Illegal garage sale signs ‘a real issue’
Ah, the joys of hosting a garage sale. Cleansing your living
Four Council incumbents face challengers
Four City Council positions are up for election in November, and all four incumbents are seeking re-election and face challengers.The last day to file paperwork for a candidate was Friday, Aug. 10, and the ballots are set. Voters will select three candidates to four-year...
New Banner Ordinance for Stores
The Gilroy City Council Monday passed an ordinance limiting the amount of time stores can post banners, keeping them mostly around holidays.
Tribal leader challenges Lofgren
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...
Good-bye, used car dealership. Hello, condos
Despite a sour housing market, one developer is moving ahead
Demolishing dinosaurs: Local builder gets long-awaited council approval to start demolishing unsafe buildings
An unsafe chunk of downtown buildings is one step closer to
