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June 30, 2006
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Mayor Gonzales indicted, refuses to resign
By Carol Rosen
Staff Writer
Within hours of Mayor Ron Gonzales’ arrest on charges of bribery, conspiracy and misappropriation of funds pertaining to the Norcal Garbage agreement, members of the City Council were calling for him to step down.
While statements flew fast and furious from Councilmembers Chuck Reed, Dave Cortese, Ken Yeager and Vice Mayor Cindy Chavez, the members themselves decided to hold a special meeting on June 28 to decide how to ask the mayor to step down.
Most of the meeting, which Gonzales chaired, was taken up with City Attorney Rick Doyle’s interpretation Read
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From Evergreen fences
to fine wine
Frank Leal hopes to establish a new California wine hotspot with Leal Vineyards
By Laura Rheinheimer
Times intern
When former Evergreen resident Frank Leal cracked into the wine industry, he decided to bypass Napa Valley and head straight for the hills of Hollister. There, he found the perfect climate for a vineyard at a fraction of the
cost.
Today, Leal Vineyards has gained international recognition as one of the best up-and-coming vineyards in the
world. The first generation vintner is making a name for himself with his award-winning wines and Read
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