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December 31, 2025

Letter: PG&E makes progress lowering energy rates

PG&E is listening and addressing your concerns. In 2025, customers will see more stable electric rates compared to last year. In January, most residential customers saw electricity costs drop by 4% or $11, helping offset gas price increases. This means that if your usage hasn’t...

Local Scene: Councilmember town hall, Wedding Expo returns

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Councilmembers hosting town hall Gilroy City Councilmembers Dion Bracco and Carol Marques are holding a town hall meeting on March 24 at 6pm at Old City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey St. The guest speaker will be Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen, who is running...

PHOTO: Gilroy Rotary donates $52K to charities

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The Gilroy Rotary Club donated $52,500 to more than 15 local schools and organizations during a recent meeting. The funds will go toward such items as art supplies at South Valley Middle School, a new dishwasher for the Culinary Academy at Rebekah Children’s Services,...

State: Revisions needed on Gilroy’s housing blueprint

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A Jan. 27 letter from the state warned that the City of Gilroy could be forced to approve housing projects that may not comply with its zoning code. That’s because the city’s housing element, a document that describes the city’s housing goals and programs for...

Gilroy Police blotter, Jan. 8-15, 2024

Man arrested on weapons charges Gilroy Police arrested a man Jan. 12 on weapons charges after he was pulled over for a vehicle violation. According to police, the man, who was not identified, had an outstanding warrant, and his previous felony conviction prohibited him from possessing...

Tough budget decisions ahead, city administrator warns

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The Gilroy City Council got its first look at economic projections under Covid-19 at its May 4 meeting. The council is expected to make budget decisions in June. According to interim finance director Bryce Atkins, concrete numbers are difficult to determine based on the rapidly...

Rotary Club of Gilroy donates nearly 900 coats

The Rotary Club of Gilroy’s coat drive in conjunction with One Warm Coat collected nearly 900 coats during the month of January.   The goal was to collect 500 coats and jackets to provide to local partners who, in turn, would provide them to those in...

Illegal fireworks calls nearly double on Fourth of July

The number of fires sparked by illegal fireworks may have been down this year, but the calls from residents to police nearly doubled on the Fourth of July, city officials reported July 12. According to a press release from the City of Gilroy, the Gilroy...

Local Scene: Foundation donates to CHS Athletics, seats open on city commissions

Foundation donates $50K to CHS Athletics The Christopher Family Foundation recently donated $50,000 to support Christopher High School’s Athletic Department. The donation will be used to augment start-up costs for all athletic department operations at the school following the cancellation of high school athletics due to...

Local Scene: Downtown survey; college readiness event

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Downtown survey now live The City of Gilroy is seeking feedback on the downtown area through an online survey.  This survey provides an opportunity for residents, visitors and business and property owners to share their feedback regarding their priorities, values and concerns for topics specifically related...

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