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April 9, 2026

Seven pull papers to run for Gilroy offices

With more than two weeks to go in the nomination period for local candidates for the Nov. 5 general election, a total of seven people have pulled papers to run for mayor and three city council seats, according to Gilroy City Clerk Beth Minor. The...

State politicians back mayoral candidate Arellano

Gilroy Councilman Peter Arellano has won the support of three Democratic state assemblymen in his campaign for Gilroy mayor. 

Smith, Hirokawa head for Nov. runoff

Incumbent Sheriff Laurie Smith and retired Undersheriff John Hirokawa said Tuesday night, with about 41 percent of the total expected ballots counted in the June 5 election, they are both prepared for a November runoff battle for Santa Clara County Sheriff. As of 9pm, neither...

City extends deadline to fill boards, commissions, committees

The City of Gilroy is still looking for volunteers to fill 28 open seats on 13 different City boards, commissions and committees, according to City Clerk Shawna Freels. The deadline, originally Dec. 3, has been extended to Dec. 30.

Gilroy underrepresented in the county

Despite having the most land available for ongoing development in Santa Clara County, Gilroy will not have a place at the table when it comes to making key decisions on future growth.

Local butterfly could land on endangered list

A species of rare butterfly whose habitat was once scattered

High-speed rail CEO travels to Gilroy for third time

Sandwiched between waves of growing criticism over California's controversial bullet train project, high-speed rail's highest honcho paid a vist to Gilroy Friday morning to meet with South County brass.

Bracco Q&A with the Dispatch

Name: Dion Bracco

Gilroy will consider vote of no confidence against high-speed rail

Amid an emotional climate ranging from frustration, agitation,

Council to pay prevailing wage for library project

The City of Gilroy will continue paying the prevailing wage for

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