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April 9, 2026

Alejo finding competition for Assembly seat

Despite having been outspent nearly 4-to-1 and now having to face an incumbent who defeated him by 22 percentage points in the 2010 election, Hollister Republican Rob Bernosky is hoping a pro-education, lower regulation message will resonate with voters in the redrawn 30th Assembly District during the fall election.

Caltrain electrification plan leaves Gilroy out

Caltrain and the California High Speed Rail Authority have come to an agreement to electrify Caltrain from San Francisco to San Jose, leaving the route between San Jose and Gilroy in the technological dust. 

City Council agenda preview: The Red Barn’s fate, Quality of Life tax talk, drinking in parks

The City Council has a smorgasbord of items to cover for their regular meeting Monday night. Here is a sampling of what City leaders in your community will be discussing:

School district rolls out housing project plan

A first look at plans for 80 or more houses on the former Las Animas school site raised concerns Tuesday when project drawings were formally unveiled to folks who will have to live with the development.

Updated: Council approves water district ballot measure

City Council voted 4-2 to support the Santa Clara Valley Water District's ballot measure for Gilroy's November election during their regular meeting Monday night. 

New Directions for Downtown

Calling his new direction, “GDBA 2.0,” fledgling Downtown Business Association President Gary Walton promised greater coordination with community partners, and sharing of expertise to other downtown merchants.

Passport requests, revenue increase

More and more South Valley residents are applying for passports

Residents speak out for and against incorporation

Both the San Martin Neighborhood Alliance and opponents of San

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