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South County population rises
With a 1.7 percent population increase, Gilroy saw the the second highest growth rate in Santa Clara County in 2011, trumped only by Morgan Hill, according to the California Department of Finance.
Grand opening schedule
Gilroy's brand-new library will open for the first time to the public on Saturday. It will be an historic celebration no Gilroyan should miss!
Sheriff’s department receives grant for DUI enforcement
The primary cause of deaths on local streets and highways remains drunken driving, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s office and the "Avoid the 13" DUI Task Force will keep up with its DUI enforcement in the county as a result of a recent $101,500 grant awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety. The Sheriff’s office will administer the grant for the entire county on behalf of the Santa Clara County Police Chiefs’ Association.
Public can help create a vision for health in the county
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is launching the public process to create a new health element for the General Plan, beginning with three Healthy Communities Workshops April 12, 26 and 30, to seek ideas from the public.
Please dial ‘1’ plus the number
Beginning April 21, Santa Clara County residents need to dial “1” plus the area code for all 408 area code calls.
Crime briefs: Possession of cocaine
Over the last week, Gilroy Police responded to several burglaries, assaults, drug incidents and even a person urinating on Monterey Street. Here are a few standout incidents.
Dooms-hay?
Kay and Larry Weeks have 15 horse mouths to feed, so it’s no surprise that runaway hay prices are worrisome for the Gilroy couple whose vocation revolves around a passion for equines.
City reports strong sales tax numbers
Gilroy sales tax revenues continue to rise, according to figures released by the city.
Water district update on trails and flood control
In 2000, Santa Clara County voters approved a special parcel tax to fund the 15-year Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Plan which provided funding for four major outcome areas.
