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Winery Owner Fined $120K for Housing Worker: A Fight for Affordable Living Solutions
In a case highlighting the tension between housing affordability and local regulations, a California winery owner faces a $120,000 fine for allowing a long-time employee to live in a trailer on his land. The owner, Michael Ballard, is being penalized under a Santa Clara County ordinance that prohibits the use of recreational vehicles as permanent dwellings, even on private property.
Election 2024: Longtime politico could land Santa Clara County D5 seat
Sally Lieber jumped into politics at age 13, rallying in Detroit for former Michigan state Sen. Doug Ross between delivering newspapers. She caught the political bug early, and since then has held numerous posts in California. This November she wants to add another achievement to her lengthy resume: Santa Clara County supervisor.
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