A battle is brewing—one with political implications and public safety concerns that threaten to run a model boating club out of town.

San Jose can cut the cost of extending library hours with a few simple adjustments to its staffing model, according to a new city audit.

Apparently it’s illegal to fire slingshots, crossbows, BB guns and other projectile weapons in San Jose. But a club of model ship makers hopes the city will make an exception.