Westside city fire station project advances
Gilroy’s long-awaited fourth fire station took one step closer to reality Dec. 2, when the Gilroy City Council approved revised plans for the facility on the southwestern portion of the city.
However, while early estimates put the station online in 2022, its construction is tied...
Velasco won’t seek reelection
Mayor Roland Velasco announced Jan. 27 that he will not seek a second term in the November election.
“With much reflection, I had an opportunity over the last couple of months to talk with my wife about the time and energy it takes to be...
South County celebrates Hanukkah
More than 300 people celebrated the beginning of Hanukkah Nov. 28 at an event organized by the Chabad South County Jewish Center. Attendees enjoyed live music and traditional Hanukkah foods while children played on bounce houses and made do-it-yourself menorah crafts. The crowd was...
Valley Water urges flood preparedness
Valley Water and the National Weather Service urged the community to prepare for winter storms during a news conference held Nov. 13 at a sandbag distribution center in San José.
Last winter, Valley Water partnered with Santa Clara County and local cities to help residents...
Driver injured in solo accident in Gilroy
A driver was injured in a single vehicle traffic collision during afternoon rush hour in Gilroy Sept. 10, according to authorities.
Firefighters responded to reports of a collision about 3pm on the 1400 block of Day Road. While traveling at high speed, a vehicle collided...
Massive snowpack good news for drought, but flood concerns grow
The latest statewide snowpack measurement from the California Department of Water Resources is another indication that the tremendously wet winter might have been too much of a good thing.
The agency’s readings from 130 snow sensors placed throughout the Sierra Nevada show the snowpack’s snow-water...
Car culture on display
Car lovers of all ages converged on downtown Gilroy Aug. 17 to check out the hottest rods while also grabbing selfies with a nationally known television host.
The Garlic City Car Show, hosted by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, took over Monterey Street from Sixth...
Gilroy Gardens seeks guidance
The Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors is looking for direction from the Gilroy City Council on possible expansion plans, but the directors’ meeting with councilmembers instead focused on the horticulture theme park’s bottom line.
The park’s board sat down with the council on Feb. 18...
Developer sues Gilroy for not approving 501-unit housing proposal
The Gilroy City Council this week narrowly voted to defend the city against a lawsuit that claims it has violated state housing laws by declining, so far, to approve a 501-unit residential project proposed on Las Animas Avenue.
Following a July 29 closed session discussion...
Leroe-Muñoz will not seek a fourth term on city council
Longtime Gilroy City Councilmember Peter Leroe-Muñoz has decided not to pursue a fourth term after serving in his seat for 12 years.
The nomination period for the November election ended on Aug. 17, with six candidates qualifying for the ballot who will vie to fill...





















