Councilman has felony drug conviction
Gilroy City Councilman and mayoral candidate Dion Bracco has a criminal record that includes a 1990 felony conviction for possession of methamphetamine for sale, according to court records obtained by the Dispatch.
Sales tax numbers a sign of brighter times?
Gilroy’s reputation as a retail Mecca may be pulling it out of the Great Recession.
UPDATE: City cracks down on Valentine’s vendors
The City of Gilroy's two code enforcement officers issued immediate cease and desist warnings to approximately 19 vendors who on Tuesday were selling Valentine's Day products without the proper city permits and business licenses.
City reports strong sales tax numbers
Gilroy sales tax revenues continue to rise, according to figures released by the city.
City promises vendor crackdown
It's Valentine's Day, which means a gaggle of roadside vendors touting roses, Teddy Bears and sentimental paraphernalia at gas stations and busy intersections are vying for your attention.
Thou shalt paseo
Ask a handful of downtown business owners how they feel about demolishing two vacant buildings to make way for a pair of paseos on Monterey Street, and the answer repeats itself like a staggered chorus:
Council OKs ‘small animals’ ordinance
After zero discussion on the dais and no public comment Monday night, the Gilroy City Council voted 5-2 to introduce an ordinance that would limit the number of rabbits, chickens and other "small animals" city residents may own.
Chamber launches political action committee
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce soon could be throwing its weight behind much more than local businesses.
City releases new batch of campaign statements
What happens to campaign cash in a non-election year? That depends on who's holding it.
