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San Benito Rideshare encourages SB commuters to save gas money and lessen air pollution—not mention cut down on stress—by ride sharing at least one day per week through free carpool ride-matching services, a low-cost van-pool program, support for bicycling and walking, Safe Routes to Schools, and information about Working from Home.

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California Needs a Million EV Charging Stations — but That’s ‘Unlikely’ and ‘Unrealistic’

07/15/2024

Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than 7 years, and then doubled to 2 million in 2035. The high cost — $120,000 or more for one fast charger— is just one obstacle.

Why a Bay Area Transit Rescue Plan Is on Hold

05/31/2024

A Bay Area transit funding bill is delayed so supporters can seek consensus on how the money will be raised and distributed.

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Hwy 156 Improvement Update

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Hollister DMV Cuts Down Public Hours

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Police Will Enforce Downtown Gilroy Parking Limits

With two of downtown Gilroy’s largest parking lots closed to vehicles due to construction on Gourmet Alley and nearby street spaces filling up quickly every day, city officials will soon begin more strictly enforcing the neighborhood’s parking limits.

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Garlic City Car Show Draws Crowds to Gilroy

In downtown Gilroy on June 15, under a warm summer sun, the 2024 Garlic City Car Show unfolded with a blend of nostalgia and innovation.

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Gilroy DMV Office Closed for Renovations June 19-Sept. 3

The Gilroy Department of Motor Vehicles office will be temporarily closed for renovations from June 19-Sept. 3, the state DMV said in a press release.

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Monterey Bay Tech Hub Announces Council, New Website

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FAA Investigates ‘Unsafe’ Conditions at Santa Clara County Airports

Damaged runway lights, a non-functioning airport beacon, potholes and gravel in the taxiways, deteriorating hangar buildings, rats and snakes in indoor areas, a rampant ground squirrel problem—these are among the many issues that pilots at San Martin Airport have been …

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