California city backs down on $20K daily fine threat against pastor's food pantry after outpouring of support

A California pastor who provides free groceries to more than 1,000 people daily was ordered in September to shut down his food pantry after the city of San Jose cited zoning violations and blocked sidewalks, threatening fines of up to $20,000, just a day before officials changed course following an outpouring of social media support.

Lighthouse Food Rescue & Distribution, operated by Pastfor Ralph Olmos, received a citation requiring the nonprofit to remove its food distribution operation...