Council approves $770K for youth center
The Gilroy City Council on Monday approved more than $770,000 worth of improvements to the Gilroy Community Youth Center, which include resurfacing the center's basketball courts and constructing disabilities-compliant restrooms and picnic areas.
Eyesore update: Graffitied bridge removed
In June, the Eyesore of the Week identified the bridge that spanned from an abandoned brewery across the railroad tracks off 10th Street and Monterey Road as a sight for sore eyes due to graffiti and peeling paint.
City has $25 million in the bank
Gilroy City Councilman Perry Woodward questioned the city's practice of stowing away more than $20 million in reserves this past February, saying the city "should not be holding onto more money than we need."
City takes chisel to Arts Alliance’s building plans
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.
Poll: Most Californians want re-vote on high-speed rail
GILROY - California residents want another chance to weigh-in on the state's controversial and expensive high-speed rail project, according to a poll of 1,000 voters released this week. And if given the opportunity, the majority of them wouldn't vote to approve the project again, the poll shows.
Cedar Fair will not sell Great America, Gilroy Gardens management stays in place
GILROY - Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, which owns California's Great America amusement park in Santa Clara and manages Gilroy Gardens, will not be selling Great America to a San Francisco real estate company as announced in September.
