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February 3, 2005

Almaden’s Rob Boyles takes pride in eradicating
graffiti and litter

San Jose’s Anti-Graffiti and Litter Program lauded worldwide

By Jeanne Carbone Lewis
Staff Writer

We’ve all seen it. Words, symbols and shapes drawn or scratched on buildings, overpasses and poles. It’s done without permission and it’s against the law.
Called “tags,” Almaden resident Rob Boyles is committed to ending the urban blight in San Jose. Not only that, he’d like to erase the litter thrown on city streets, lots and parks.
Boyles is the volunteer coordinator of the Anti-Graffiti and Litter Program for the city of San Jose. He is the leader of a dedicated team working to beautify San Jose by preventing and removing graffiti and Read more...

 


Schwarzenegger appoints Dando director of local government outreach

Off to Sacramento

By Kymberli W. Brady
Staff Writer

Although she’s been toying around with the idea since Arnold Schwarzenegger muscled his way into the Governor’s office, on Tuesday, former District 10 Councilmember and Vice Mayor Pat Dando accepted his high-level appointment to Director of Local Government Out-reach.
The position will make her the point person to the governor for cities, counties, redevelopment Read more...

 


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