In an effort to help fill city coffers, San Jose city officials are considering leasing or selling their water system. San Jose Mayor, Chuck Reed, hopes the idea could help balance the budget, while also bringing in 50-million dollars more into city reserves. A report on the new proposal is currently being drafted up by city officials, meanwhile it could be sometime next year before the new plan is considered. A sale also would require a public vote.
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An alleged gang member was arrested Monday after officers seized illegal drugs and a loaded shotgun from his Rio-Del-Mar home. Officers served a search warrant at the home on the 4-hundred block of Loma Prieta Drive where suspected drug dealer 20-year old Paul Matthew Garcia, was taken into custody for possessing methamphetamine, stolen property, drugs while being armed with a loaded gun and gang participation. Garcia is believed to be a Sureno gang member in Santa Cruz.
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A 19-year old Oakland man, who was said to join the Marines later this year, lost his a hand and a chunk of his leg over the weekend after illegal firecrackers exploded in his pocket. Josh Myers was at a 4th of July party on Sunday when 2 explosives inside of his front pocket became ignited when a bottle rocket in his back pocket was lit by a floating ember. The firecrackers were the reported equivalent of a half-a stick of dynamite. Myers was planning on joining the marines in September.
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Dozens of people became citizens during a naturalization ceremony held this morning. Over 53 citizens from 16 other countries were sworn in at Elkhorn Slough National Reserve. The event was organized by u.s. representative sam farr, and u.s. citizenship and immigration services. The keynote speaker, Monterey County Superior Court Judge Lydia Villareal, said that her grandparents and parents were immigrants who overcame many challenges to give their children a better life. There were 55 naturalization ceremonies held throughout the country during the 4th of July weekend.
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