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January 20, 2026

4,000 Home Development Off the Table

Overwhelmed by public criticism and two lawsuits, the developers of the biggest housing project in Gilroy’s history have pulled their application to take more time to sell it to the public.

Voting glitches raise concerns amid tight presidential race

In one Florida county, voters were wrongly told they could vote the day after the election. In storm-wracked New Jersey, emergency plans to allow email voting proved too popular for election officials to handle. In Pennsylvania and Ohio, a variety of problems raised questions about the integrity of the vote.

Nailing down big box incentives

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Sen. Bill Monning appointed majority leader

Earlier today, Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de Leon announced that he had appointed Sen. Bill Monning (D – Carmel) to serve as Majority Leader.The Majority Leader serves as the main Floor manager for the President pro Tempore and the Majority Party, and serves as the chief assistant to the President pro Tempore in political matters and strategy.“It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve President pro Tempore de Leon as Majority Leader,” said Monning.  “I look forward to serving in this leadership position and supporting the pro Tem, as well as working to engender collegiality on the senate floor.”Monning represents the 17th state senate district, which includes Morgan Hill.

Running for a better self, better world

A little girl who once raced neighbors living on her block in Oakland grew up to be a Gilroy resident, pageant queen and fit woman who still loves running.

Vets hall shut?

The hub for veteran's services in Gilroy is at risk of being shut down or taken over by the county as a result of a June 2012 Civil Grand Jury investigation that accused the organization of financial mismanagement and the improper ousting of a board member.

Veteran Kloecker seeks fourth City Council term

If you want to get a long-range view of Gilroy, sit down for a chat with City Council candidate Paul Kloecker.

Rural residents hot after getting $150 fire service bill

Burchell Road resident Don Schneider lives within easy access of a South Santa Clara County Fire station, but he's still one of thousands of Californians getting slapped with an annual $150 “fire prevention fee.”

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