Politics

Art supporters can breath a sigh of relief this summer: The Interim Center for the Arts is on its way to get the repairs it desperately needs.

Council members say they will stay out of staff's way as they

Gilroy's City Council was slated Monday evening to discuss

The City of Gilroy is in the midst of a project that will extend the trail at Uvas Creek near Christmas Hill Park about a half-mile, to Ascension Solorsano Middle School.

Wearing t-shirts with “Stomp out Sprawl” emblazoned across their chests and carrying two large file boxes filled with more than 3,500 signed petitions in support of an urban growth boundary (UGB) for Gilroy, the folks of Gilroy Growing Smarter (GGS) were in a celebratory mood on Monday at City Hall.

A once empty plot of land will soon be home to additional retail

Daniel Harney, 40, was appointed by six City Council members on Jan. 25 to fill the vacancy left when Mayor Don Gage retired and Councilman Perry Woodward filled his seat. He was chosen over seven highly qualified applicants to serve for 10 months. Harney thinks he will run for election to the office for the following four years. He was sworn in and started to serve immediately after being appointed.

Gilroy Dispatch: Briefly describe your background and experience. Why are you qualified for this position?

Supporters of Gilroy's Occupy movement have staged a third meeting for 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Miller Park on 7851 Carmel St.