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Milpitas Council Considering Fee Increases, Firefighter Cuts

New minimum staffing levels for Fire Department would mean fewer personnel on duty but all…
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Bus, Light Rail Schedules to Change

Schedule changes to VTA light rail and buses start July 11. Caltrain's increase in fares and…
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How the New Budgets Impact You

As many public institutions begin day one of their new fiscal year, here's how the numbers…
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Citizens Budget Task Force Produces Report

Recommendations presented on Tuesday aimed to help solve the city's $11 million annual…
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City Budget Approved for FY 2011-12

Council takes a swipe at the city's structural deficit in the general fund, estimated at $12…
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Hands-Free Bill Would Increase Fines

Higher fines and a point on your license - the bill is on the governor's desk.
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Op Ed: Supe. Cortese on 237 Express Lanes

County supervisor welcomes new lanes. Do you agree?
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Mixed Opinions Over New 'Passive' Park and More Housing…

Two more housing development projects and a new 'passive' park on Main Street drew mixed…
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Marijuana Dispensaries, Transit Among Debate Topics for…

Incumbent mayor Jose Esteves and candidate Robert Means were questioned by the Milpitas…
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Milpitas Plastic Bag Ban on Hold

The 'Milpitas Cool Cities Team' is one local group fighting for a ban on single-use plastic…
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Council Approves Water and Sewer Rate Hikes

Three percent of property owners protest in writing; others speak out at Tuesday's council…
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Preschool Axed in City Budget for FY 2011-12

Preschool, Tidal Waves swim program and D.A.R.E. are cut to save the city nearly $500,000 in…
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Swim Your Way to Fitness

Fitness instructor Nicole Thompson shares with us the benefits of aqua fitness - a great sport…
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Barktoberfest: The Dogs are Coming to Town

The dog adoption extravaganza is Saturday. Drop by the Humane Society Silicon Valley in…
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Increased Sales Tax, Other New July 1 Laws in Santa Clara…

New laws will be in place July 1 in Santa Clara County, including an increased sales tax rate…
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Beware of Scams on Cyber Monday

Follow these tips for a safe and stress free online shopping experience.
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Tougher Hands-Free Law Clears State Senate

Bill by Sen. Joe Simitian would boost fines for using cell phones while driving.
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City Council Greenlights Projects for More than 900 New…

The City Council Tuesday night agreed with the Planning Commission's recommendations and…
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What If YOU could Vote On The State Budget?

Instant polling devices help constituents make decisions to restore some programs, raise some…
The Reply Mini is used to collect responses to the polling software. On May 15, 2013, participants in the California Budget Challenge at Foothill College used it to put together a 2013-14 state budget more to their liking. Photo by L.A. Chung
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The Reply Mini is used to collect responses to the polling software. On May 15, 2013, participants in the California Budget Challenge at Foothill College used it to put together a 2013-14 state budget more to their liking. Photo by L.A. Chung

Cities Brace For Raid on Redevelopment Agency Funds

Despite a temporary court stay that blocks California from dissolving redevelopment agencies…
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New Laws by Silicon Valley Politicians

A list of new legislation passed by your backyard assembly members and state senators for…
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Surviving the Holidays — Fit and Fabulous

Columnist and personal trainer Nicole Thompson - better known as "Coach Nic" - looks into how…
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Charitable Walks/Races for a Good Cause

Grab your shoes and walk, jog or run to support organizations raising awareness for cancer…
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