Thomas Moyer was accused of offering a donation of iPads in exchange for concealed-weapons permits

Both people charged – Julie Amador, 46, of San Jose, and Shannon Marie Cardenas, 44, of Dublin – spent the money they took on personal expenses.

A landmark law designed to protect California’s environment has enabled profiteers to hold up critical projects.

San Jose will hear a report on its Sister City program and consider whether to double the number of committee members for each city.