Debate over tobacco dealer license fee reignites
City Council is considering stepping up local enforcement of state law that prohibits the sale of tobacco to minors, but charging businesses an annual fee to fund sting operations to ensure compliance isn't the way to do it, Mayor Don Gage asserted.
As library heads to Leavesley, some see lost opportunity
If the city council approves the move, a temporary library will
Gilroy City Council awards contract for San Ysidro Park upgrades
Santa Clara firm, Guerra Construction was awarded $144,590 to complete Phase II of upgrades to San Ysidro Park. Out of five bids submitted to the city, Guerra’s came out the lowest, nearly $60,000 less than the top bid of $203,282. According to the staff report, the project includes a new concrete pathway along the southern edge of the 9.25 acre park, concrete and drainage improvements to picnic areas adjacent to the pathway, and ADA improvements to a drinking fountain.
Half Cent for $6 Billion Transit
Santa Clara County residents will pay a half-cent sales tax to improve roads, trains, bike and pedestrian paths to the tune of $6 billion, if a major group representing the top businesses in Silicon Valley has its way.
Family fuels Rivas
Bold. That’s how Robert Rivas, newly elected assembly member to California’s 30th district describes himself, his leadership style and his campaign.
“I’m not afraid to make a decision, so long as it’s the right decision to make,” said Rivas said in his first interview...
City Council to consider later meeting time
The next scheduled Gilroy City Council meeting will address whether the City Council meeting time should move from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on a permanent basis, according to City Clerk Shawna Freels. The matter was brought to the attention of the City Council during their regular scheduled meeting Feb. 4.
Two Republicans in heated battle for 15th Congressional District nomination
Two San Jose businessmen were nearly neck and neck for the
