Jon Biggs News Today

Hadgraft Wilson Place is home to more than 80 residents

Interim Portola Valley Planning Director Jon Biggs is leaving the town this winter.

The town is now responding to a state request to consider additional areas for housing opportunities by revising a minimum lot requirement in a particular program.

Just as Portola Valley was set to submit its latest draft of a housing plan ahead of this months deadline, the state has brought up additional questions to the surprise and consternation of town leaders.

A group of about 50 residents are calling on the town to make sure it turns in a housing element to the state on time.

Portola Valley has finished revising its housing plan with hopes this version — its fourth attempt — finally passes muster with state officials.

Portola Valley Town Hall is launching a major restructuring effort as it tackles an unprecedented staffing exodus and widespread concerns with its financial operations – challenges that are jeopardizing how the town conducts business.

As Portola Valley continues to struggle with getting a compliant housing element approved by Sacramento, another key member of the town’s staff has announced their resignation.

The Gilroy City Council moved forward with an ordinance Aug. 7 that will regulate sidewalk vending within the city.

Gilroy officials are drafting an ordinance that regulates sidewalk vending in a way that is consistent with state law.