Updated: Smith reacts to sheriff’s seat win
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith trounced challenger Kevin Jensen and will serve her fifth term in office.
Sparse day at the polls in Gilroy
Several polling locations in Gilroy were reporting lower than expected voter walk-in and drop-offs in tune with predictions by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters of low overall voter turnout.
Lighting company questions Gilroy’s contract with PG&E
The owner of a San Francisco-based lighting company is questioning why a massive, citywide project was given to the Pacific Gas & Electric Company—and not subject to an open, competitive bidding process.
‘Second chance’ for sign proponents
City Council heard the pleas of 12 vocal business owners and community members who asked for a three-month reprieve from the controversial sign ordinance. But the regulations—which involve warning violating businesses and fining them up to $500 in some cases—will remain in effect.
Sheriff’s race: Jensen, Smith talk realignment
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith and her challenger in the June election, recently retired Sheriff's Capt. Kevin Jensen, both agree the Sheriff's Office can do more to help better rehabilitate prisoners and parolees to prevent them from continuing to commit crimes.
