Tag: gilroy
Delinquent trash accounts on Monday’s council agenda
During City Council's regular June 18 meeting, Recology South Valley, Gilroy's exclusive trash-collecting company, will ask permission to send 168 delinquent Gilroy homeowner accounts to the County Auditor to place liens on their properties.
2 letters: City deserves battalion chief’s lawsuit; Don’t cut funding for...
Battalion chiefs’ labor lawsuit against the city certainly about ‘feeling royally dissed’
City hires $100K community development liaison
The City of Gilroy brings on a new hire from the City of San Jose planning department to take on the role of Development Center Manager, a newly created position that largely deals with fostering development within the city.
3 letters: Put academics in Athlete of the Year criteria; Firefighter’s...
Athlete of the Year at the high schools should include criteria for academic performance
Local dog trainer named ‘CNN Hero’
Gilroy dog trainer Mary Cortani is making waves again - and this time it's on a national news network.
Cherry crops survive Monday’s rain – for the most part
Most local cherry farmers “dodged a bullet” Monday when thunder bellowed in the sky and 0.20 inches of rain pelted Gilroy for a good several hours into the early afternoon.
Police arrests: May 14 – May 22
Gilroy police arrests: For your daily police blotter, visit www.gilroydispatch.com
Red Phone: Grunt. Tennis nets hang too low
“Dear Red Phone, I play tennis for recreation – and I so appreciate the city's free facilities – but I've noticed some nets are hanging low. How often does the city check on these and who should I call if I see a low net? Thanks a lot.”
Senior spotlights 2012
Selecting students for the Gilroy Dispatch’s annual senior spotlight honor is no enviable task. That’s why we make the principals do it. These students have navigated the daunting labyrinth of high school hurdles, and we are inspired by the drive, promise and optimistic outlook of these young men and women, who remind us that nothing is out of reach if you’re just willing to push yourself.
GPD seizes 450 marijuana plants valued at $1.4 million
The Gilroy Police Department Anti-Crime Team executed a narcotics bust that resulted in the discovery of more than 450 illegal marijuana plants with an estimated street value of approximately $1.4 million.
