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Half Moon Bay getting ready to pay developer $18 million - San Jose Mercury News border=

Half Moon Bay getting ready to pay developer $18 million - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
The "collective actions of the City Council" at last week's meeting refers to a controversial 4-1 vote to give the city manager a 25 percent raise just a few weeks after the city cut or froze 15 staff positions to save money. Mayor John Muller defended …

Poll: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa right to stay in LA? - Los Angeles Times border=

Poll: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa right to stay in LA? - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times, CA
Putting more than full term's worth of speculation to rest, LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced this afternoon that he will not join state Atty. Gen. (and former two-term governor) Jerry Brown and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom in seeking the …
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Burlingame establishes Climate Action Plan - San Mateo County Times border=

Burlingame establishes Climate Action Plan - San Mateo County Times

San Mateo County Times, CA
By Lorna Rodriguez BURLINGAME — The City Council unanimously passed an action plan to guide the city and community in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Burlingame's Climate Action Plan, which the council approved Monday night, will enable the city to …

Vallejo council may set date for vote on revised utility tax - Vallejo Times-Herald border=

Vallejo council may set date for vote on revised utility tax - Vallejo Times-Herald

Vallejo Times-Herald, CA
By Jessica A. York/Times-Herald staff writer The issue of continuing and modifying a telecommunications tax that would provide Vallejo about $5 million may join City Council elections on November's ballot. On Tuesday, the Vallejo City Council will …
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Oakland leaders' alternative to Dellums budget - San Francisco Chronicle border=

Oakland leaders' alternative to Dellums budget - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle,  USA
Dellums has 14 exempt staff, the group targeted for layoffs under the four council members' plan. The City Attorney's Office would also be cut by 10 percent. The council and mayor also would suspend for one year "pay-go" accounts, discretionary funds …

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SFPD's new $5000 mini-rides - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle,  USA
Waterfront dig: Mayor Gavin Newsom is trying to light a fire under the Port of San Francisco to finally get some development going on the waterfront. Newsom recently fired off a letter to Port Commission President Rodney Fong, advising him that the …

Burlingame ponders tax hike on hotel stays - San Mateo County Times border=

Burlingame ponders tax hike on hotel stays - San Mateo County Times

San Mateo County Times, CA
On Monday, the City Council is expected to approve a ballot measure for the Nov. 3 election that would allow the increase if approved by voters. The last increase was in September 1991 when the council increased the rate from 8 percent to 10 percent. …

THE PHANTOM: No jail here, San Carlos official says - San Jose Mercury News border=

THE PHANTOM: No jail here, San Carlos official says - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
SOAP BOX SKINNY: Palo Alto City Council Member Yiaway Yeh apologized to his colleagues at a council meeting Monday for his disappointing performance representing the city in the annual Silicon Valley Mayor's Cup soap box derby last weekend. …

San Carlos mayor to run for council seat in November - San Jose Mercury News border=

San Carlos mayor to run for council seat in November - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
By Mike Rosenberg San Carlos Mayor Bob Grassilli said Thursday he will run for re-election to the city council in November. Three of the five council members' terms end this year, and Grassilli is the first to publicly announce his intentions for the …

City Council holds the line in difficult budget year; final ... - Pacifica Tribune border=

City Council holds the line in difficult budget year; final … - Pacifica Tribune

Pacifica Tribune, CA
Mayor Julie Lancelle said such research would have to factor in Pacifica's coastal status with its ensuing coastal land-use and legal issues. She repeatedly reiterated that the city attorney's budget is already being significantly reduced by $408000. …