In upset, Marques claims 2-year seat
In the major upset of Election Day in Gilroy on Nov. 6, incumbent Dan Harney lost to slow-growth advocate Carol Marques for the open two-year seat.
Harney and Marques had engaged in a contentious campaign. Harney raised more money, and Marques used resources and endorsements...
What’s going on with First Street?
Discussions between Gilroy and Caltrans on First Street improvements are ongoing, according to an update from city hall released earlier this week.
Former sheriff’s captain convicted of bribery in gun permit scandal
A Superior Court jury on July 17 found former Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Capt. James Jensen guilty of felony bribery and conspiracy charges in connection with a gun permit bribery scandal.
The same jury acquitted co-defendant Harpaul Nahal, a Santa Clara attorney, of both charges...
Sexual assault case under investigation
Accusations that a homeless man sexually assaulted a woman at his makeshift shelter in San Martin remain under investigation, according to authorities. The man has not been charged with a crime, and was released from custody shortly after his arrest last week.
The suspect...
Grant funds Las Animas Park upgrades
Walking the pathways at Las Animas Veterans Memorial Park will be smooth this summer as upgrades are expected to begin next month.
The Gilroy City Council voted last week to dedicate grant funds to upgrade part of Las Animas Veterans Memorial Park off Wren Avenue....
Rosen proposes ballot initiative to address gun violence in California
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced Aug. 3 that he is sponsoring an “unprecedented” statewide ballot initiative that seeks to “transcend the bitter politics of gun control and save the lives of crime victims, the suicidal and children.”
If approved by voters, the...
Haglund leaving post as city administrator
GILROY—After seven years as Gilroy’s city administrator, Tom Haglund will be leaving his post for the Sierras.
Age restrictions, renting limitations at the Village Green Cottages?
Proposed amendments circulating the halls of the Village Green senior living community have residents of the cottages talking, and some say they’re concerned the new rules—if approved Nov. 20—could restrict their ability to rent or sell in the future.
Meet the candidates for Gilroy City Council
On the Nov. 5 general election ballot is the race for three seats on the Gilroy City Council. All three incumbents are running for reelection, and three political newcomers are challenging them.
Six candidates are running for Gilroy City Council, and voters can select up...
