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NewsBay City News / Local News Matters
8/30/2026, 4:00:00 AM
Representatives for a late night venue in downtown San Jose said their business may close for good, after the City Council declined to grant a permit to stay open after midnight. San Pedro Social, located on Santa Clara…
NewsNBC Bay Area — San Jose
8/27/2026, 11:41:14 AM
Another business in San Jose’s San Pedro Square is closing up shop. A co-owner of San Pedro Social says the venue will close following a vote earlier this week by San Jose leaders denying the business’ request for a lat…
NewsSan José Spotlight
8/26/2026, 7:00:46 PM
Representatives for a late night venue in downtown San Jose said their business may close for good, after the City Council declined to grant a permit to stay open after midnight. San Pedro Social, located on Santa Clara…
NewsGilroy Dispatch
8/20/2026, 9:04:02 PM
Brian Allen and his son Daniel have built their goat-grazing business, Green Goat Landscapers, from just a pair of animals in 2014 to more than 1,000 goats and sheep today. Contracting with entities including Santa Clar…
NewsThe Morgan Hill Times
8/20/2026, 5:54:10 PM
Brian Allen and his son Daniel have built their goat-grazing business, Green Goat Landscapers, from just a pair of animals in 2014 to more than 1,000 goats and sheep today. Contracting with entities including Santa Clar…
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12 archived items • 2 months
July 2026
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June 2026
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News
6/24/2026, 9:34:54 AM
At the event, 16 entities signed the EIP pledge, vowing to take steps to increase public contracting opportunities in their spheres for small and historically underutilized businesses. The pledge…
News
6/22/2026, 9:30:06 PM
Mountain View’s downtown pedestrian mall is set to become a testing ground for local artists, makers and small businesses this fall, as the city prepares to launch a new Makers Market on Castro…
News
6/21/2026, 3:00:00 PM
Mountain View’s downtown pedestrian mall is set to become a testing ground for local artists, makers and small businesses this fall, as the city prepares to launch a new Makers Market on Castro…
MeetingMeeting summary
6/8/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Meeting agenda overview The agenda for Pacifica City Council on 2026-06-08 listed Amendments to Consultant Services Agreements with Raney Planning & Management, Inc. to Fulfill the City’s CEQA... and Adoption of a Techn…
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Alameda County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
2026-08-04
C: Adopt the Resolution to waive the County’s competitive procurement process and Small, Local & Emerging Business Program requirements for contracted pathology services with Forensic Pathology Services of Florida and Katherine Raven - CAO
Alameda County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
2026-08-04
C: Waive the County’s Small, Local and Emerging Business (SLEB) program requirements with respect to this agreement with Brandt VX, LLC - CAO Recommends: Approve Attachment 30 AGENDA - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' MEETING, TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 -
Regular Meeting
2026-07-28
2: Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Real Property Transfer Tax Foreclosure Exemption Motion New Business Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 3, 2026, an Ordinance amending the Business and Tax
Regular Meeting
2026-07-28
1: Accept and Expend Grant - Jain-Trivedi Fund - “Be The Jury” Program - $250,000 Resolution New Business Resolution authorizing the Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $250,000 from the Jain-Trivedi Fund for
Budget and Finance Committee
2026-07-22
1: Accept and Expend Grant - Jain-Trivedi Fund - “Be The Jury” Program - $250,000 Resolution New Business Resolution authorizing the Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $250,000 from the Jain-Trivedi Fund for
Budget and Finance Committee
2026-07-22
2: Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Real Property Transfer Tax Foreclosure Exemption Motion New Business Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 3, 2026, an Ordinance amending the Business and Tax
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Regular Meeting
2026-07-21
1: Calling from Committee - Committee of the Whole - Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Excise Tax on Keeping Parcels Last Used as Grocery Stores or Pharmacies Vacant or Using Them Differently - July 21, 2026 Motion Killed Motion calling
Regular Meeting
2026-07-21
1: Hearing - Committee of the Whole - Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Excise Tax on Keeping Parcels Last Used as Grocery Stores or Pharmacies Vacant or Using Them Differently - July 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Hearing Special Order Hearing

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