Politics

On the heels of a $135,000 facelift making the Interim Center for the Arts more comfortable for hosting shindigs, the Gilroy Arts Alliance has a possible problem on its palette that could whitewash most special events beginning in 2012.

Talk of a tobacco retailer's license that would levy an annual $150 to $400 fee on approximately 57 liquor, convenience and grocery stores in Gilroy has been snuffed out.

The mayor held a community roundtable Wednesday, and

One of the best ways to attract more kids to walk and bike to school is through events at the schools, and then sending home material to the parents. The kids become the biggest advocates to letting them walk and bike more and especially to school.

GILROY—In an abrupt and unexpected about face, Mayor Don Gage has reversed his stand to strip the Gilroy Welcome Center of $200,000 in city funding.

City officials and police and fire union representatives expect

A Gilroy school board trustee has

Robert Rivas, who represents 29th California district, was re-elected this week as Speaker of the California State Assembly.  Rivas, of Hollister, now begins his second year as Assembly Speaker following a unanimous vote by his Democratic colleagues on Dec. 2.  “I am filled with great pride...