North Fair Oaks
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Silicon Valley
CBS San Francisco
San Jose kicks off year-long celebration leading up to its 250th anniversary
The city is planning a year-long set of events to honor the various aspects of its diverse tapestry, starting with a new "San Jose 250" logo, featuring stylized images of the various groups that make up its past.
San José Spotlight
Rafu Shimpo
Mountain View Voice
San José Spotlight
Gilroy extends temporary ban on detention center projects
With time waning on a moratorium to prevent detention centers from being built in the city, Gilroy officials have extended the pause for more than 10 months. The City Council on Monday unanimously approved extending the temporary ban, approved in October, for another 10 months and 15 days. The moratorium gives city staff time to review,... The post Gilroy extends temporary ban on detention center projects appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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SFGate
San Jose Spotlight: Gilroy Hotel Tax Increase Will Generate Thousands Of Dollars
A ballot measure in Gilroy is on a path to victory that will allow the City Council to raise its hotel tax significantly. As of Friday, Measure B shows voter approval at 65%, which gives the city the ability to raise the transient occupancy tax (TOT) from its current 9% to as much as 13%. The measure only requires a simple majority to pass. Contingent on how the council votes, the city could see an additional $300,000 in annual general fund revenue at 11% or $700,000 at 13%.