A sign telling motorists they’re entering Little Saigon in San Jose is close to being installed — with a fresh stamp of approval from local leaders. But it still needs a final sign-off from lawmakers in Sacramento.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution in support of a state initiative to designate part of of Highway 101 — from Story Road in San Jose to the junction with Interstates 280 and 680 — as the “Little Saigon Freeway.” It comes after the state Assembly passed a resolution July 14 for the renaming authored by San Jose Assemblymember Ash Kalra.
The renaming awaits a vote in the state Senate, with further fundraising likely required for the sign’s installation…