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GILROY—In the face of proposed water rate increases for residents, some are seeking to halt the city’s efforts by attempting to gather 6,756 letters from Gilroy property owners who are against it. Property owners can thwart attempts to increase water rates and other property-related expenses if a majority protests—in writing—to elected officials under Proposition 218.

Born with cerebral palsy, GHS senior John Osana is determined

Judy and I met on June 13, 1966 on her first day at college. Her parents had just dropped her off (she was a freshman and I was a junior) and she was walking with her new roommate through the student union, where I also worked as a short order cook. We just looked at each other as she passed by, but I can still remember what she wore.

Art Barron Rodriguez, 38, of San Martin, 10:40 p.m. July 30 on

A judge has ruled a medical marijuana dispensary cannot stay

Thousands of bicyclists swarmed the streets of Santa Cruz Aug. 21 in the fifth-annual Santa Cruz Ride Out, a family-oriented bicycle gathering and ride that snarled traffic citywide for hours. The event began at Harvest West Park, with bicyclists coming from as far away as...