An East San Jose convenience store’s simple application for a permit to sell alcohol has spiraled into a tangled knot of controversy and accusations of foul play. The San Jose City Council on Tuesday denied a conditional use permit that would have allowed Fast Mart, a small store at 1484 S. White Road, to sell alcohol alongside its groceries and snacks. The council’s unanimous vote came after a 90-minute hearing in which people associated with Fast Mart were accused of various questionable dealings including coercion and intimidation, while the store’s representative alluded to residents being tricked into opposing the permit.…
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