Gavilan board holds ground, re-votes 6-1 to approve Kinsella’s $42K raise
Impassioned monologues from a handful of public speakers failed to persuade the Gavilan College School Board to reverse an “appalling” $42,000 raise, which the board approved seven months ago for college President Steve Kinsella.
Strangers reach out to share in sadness
If I’ve learned anything through the years, I’ve learned that sometimes, when you’re in a tough spot, you have to let others in, let others shine a light on your dark path. Although I’m not one to rely heavily on others, even in difficult times, I know that my family and close friends are willing to help in any way and anytime they’re needed.
POTW: Cosmo
Cosmo has lots of energy, loves to play with toys, is very friendly and good with other dogs. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since April and would love to find a happy home. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.
Document: Read the fire union’s letter on its no-confidence vote
The Hollister Fire Department on Monday announced its vote of no confidence against Fire Chief Fred Cheshire and City Manager Clint Quilter. Read each section of the letter at left.
Former Paicines woman becomes first female four-star general in Air Force
Eldon Libby, of Paicines, never expected that his daughter Janet Wolfenbarger would rise to the rank of four-star general and head of the Air Force Materiel Command when she entered the Air Force Academy as part of the first class to allow women cadets.
Election recap: Landslides, razor-thin race define primary
Barring a miracle, incumbent District 1 Supervisor Margie Barrios has squeaked by a challenger who campaigned on a message that county leaders have not done enough to reduce the size of government.
Marty: Don’t go blaming the unions
On Tuesday, the Governor of Wisconsin, Scott Walker, survived the much-watched recall election initiated by the state’s public employees. Closer to home the City of San Jose overwhelmingly approved pension reform, Measure B, that gives current city workers "the option of switching to a lower pension or staying in the current plan and paying off pension debt with annual contribution increases" - the city was sued immediately thereafter. While many voters, including me, support serious public pension reform, it is a mistake to blame the entire problem on the unions; doing so would let the other actors - the employees, the elected officials, and ultimately the public - off the hook.
