Gilroy is Safe from Zika Virus, So Far
While the mosquito-borne Zika virus has made headlines, local residents can take comfort that the two mosquito species that carry Zika, have not been found in the county since mosquito season started in March, according to Santa Clara County Vector Control District.
‘Quality of Life’ sales tax increase discussion set for Aug. 4
City Council will discuss Monday whether a measure to increase Gilroy’s sales tax rate from 8.75 to 9.25 percent should be added to the November ballot. If the council adopts the measure—and voters approve it during the election—Gilroy would have the highest sales tax rate of all cities in Santa Clara County.
Full sidewalk repairs set, but financing issues linger
The city council decided to fund 100 percent of sidewalk repairs
Council amends gambling, massage regulations
At its Monday meeting, the city council supported allowing
UPDATED: Assemblyman Alejo votes yes on bill that could strip Gilroy’s public works funding
The City of Gilroy could lose millions in state funding for public works projects if California Senate Bill No. 7 - authored by Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D- Sacramento) and Senator Anthony Cannella (R-Ceres) - eventually becomes law, confirmed Mayor Don Gage.
