White House extends FEMA aid to Santa Clara Co.
Cattle ranchers and other residents who lost a combined $26 million in the SCU Lightning Complex fires can now apply for federal aid.
Letter: Thanks for keeping horses safe
It is more than heartening what two organizations did for total strangers. It is something with which we would like to associate individuals.
PHOTO: Hot rods cruise through downtown Gilroy
Hot rods rolled through downtown Gilroy Sept. 26 during the Gilroy Cruise Night hosted by the Guerrero Family and Pound 4 Pound Boxing. The end-of-summer cruise made its way through Monterey Street and ended at the Town Plaza parking lot on First Street.
Planning commission to review General Plan draft
The Gilroy Planning Commission will review a draft of the city’s 2040 General Plan during an online public hearing on Oct. 1 at 6:30pm.
Following multiple community meetings outlined on the General Plan update website, the Draft 2040 General Plan represents the community’s values and development...
Election 2020, Gilroy City Council: Danny Mitchell hopes to bring fiscal knowledge to city
Gilroy is facing an uncertain financial future due to the Covid-19 pandemic depleting revenues and forcing layoffs and other cuts.
Danny Mitchell, a Gilroy resident for 60 years, said his decades of budgetary experience would benefit the city and the tough challenges that lie ahead.
“I...
Election 2020, Gilroy City Council: Zach Hilton envisions a ‘livable Gilroy’
Zach Hilton said the Gilroy Bicycle Pedestrian Commission has made many strides in promoting an active lifestyle within the city.
Among those accomplishments, the commission, of which Hilton serves as chair, installed bicycle racks downtown, and introduced a number of initiatives, such as the Downtown...
Election 2020, Gilroy City Council: Housing, homelessness top priorities for Rebeca Armendariz
Rebeca Armendariz recently completed terms on the Gilroy Planning Commission and the Housing Advisory Committee. While the fourth-generation Gilroyan said she wasn’t able to benefit the community as much as she had hoped, her time on those boards gave her a valuable education on...
Health officials hope to increase Covid-19 testing numbers
The more people who get tested for Covid-19, the more accurately county health officials can track the spread of the virus.
Perhaps more important to the average citizen, the increase in testing means a better chance more businesses and activities can resume.
But it takes everyone...
County releases guide to safe Halloween, Dia de Los Muertos celebrations
The public health offices of Santa Clara County and other Bay Area jurisdictions released a lengthy guide to safe and healthy Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos celebrations during the Covid-19 pandemic.
VTA proposes cuts to South County service
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is requesting public feedback on its 2021 Transit Service Plan, which proposes various scenarios for service changes and reductions due to the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.