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vol . I, no. 4 3 : June 29-July 5 , 2022 : losgatan.com
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TOWN NIXES DISPENSARY PROPOSAL, FOR NOW
Officials respond to court’s decision on Roe v. Wade
Council opts to forgo cannabis cash, despite majority found to ‘strongly support’
Todd Guild & Aiyana Moya, Reporters
Drew Penner, Reporter
After months of community meetings, formal and informal studies and tens of thousands of dollars invested, Council chose to walk away from paving the way for cannabis sales within Los Gatos’ borders on June 21. It made the decision at its regularly-scheduled meeting on the recommendation of the police chief, and the Town Manager, who worried new taxes wouldn’t exceed additional regulatory and enforcement costs—and might create other problems. But it went against the urging of the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce and despite a late-breaking analysis that suggested 51% of locals “strongly support” the move. The Kansas-based ETC Institute’s research also showed many residents strongly oppose the idea. Multiple Council members called the data confusing, considering another question showed 53% somehow also “strongly opposed” allowing “commercial cannabis businesses.” ➝ Dispensary, 8
PROVIDERS ARE READY TO RAMP UP SERVICES IN WAKE OF RULING
As the news broke on June 24 that the Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade, local healthcare activists and politicians reflected the general sentiment that reverberated across Santa Clara County: anger, sadness and shock. But in the midst of the emotional turmoil, local and state leaders say they have a plan. For many, the Supreme Court’s decision is upsetting, even as it has been widely anticipated. In May, the court’s draft decision to overturn the ruling ➝ Roe, 6
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WATER BOMB Cal Fire’s Copter 913 dumps water on the Vista Fire, which burned along Highway 17 on June 27. The fire was fully contained at 6pm after burning two acres, authorities said. Cal Fire learned of the blaze near the summit—on the Santa Cruz County side in the Alta Vista Lane area— at 2:25pm. The flames began to consume grass and wood piles, said Cecile Juliette, a spokesperson for the agency. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
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