San Jose passes pension measure, unions lament
Voters in San Diego and San Jose overwhelmingly voted to pare back retirement benefits for city employees, setting the stage for a showdown over public pensions in Sacramento later this year.
Tobacco license ordinance moves forward
City officials are moving forward with a plan to ensure any access minors might have to tobacco products behind the counter is cut off. On Monday night, City Council voted unanimously to proceed with the preparation of an ordinance that would, if formally adopted at a future meeting, require that tobacco retailers pay to obtain an annual license through the city.
State Senate passes domestic violence funding bill
The State Senate unanimously approved a bill today to take $16.3
Council set to discuss police, fire contracts in closed session
City Council has scheduled a special meeting next week and the items on the agenda will be closed to the public, as they involve union contract negotiations.
Gavilan considers $248M 2018 bond issue
The Gavilan Joint Community College District Board of Trustees is considering placing a $248 million bond measure on the November 2018 ballot.
A recent survey found a sample of district residents, from Hollister to south San Jose, were in support of the measure, which would...
Updated: Former mayor and county supe Don Gage plans new run for mayor
UPDATED: Former Gilroy mayor and current Santa Clara County
