Community helps revamp Gilroy’s ‘operating manual’ for growth
One year ago, 25 members of the General Plan Advisory Committee first gathered for to help revamp the blueprint for Gilroy's future when it comes to development, housing, jobs, transportation and growth in general. The group, known as GPAC, is tasked with revising the city's guiding principles and vision through the creation of a new 20-year General Plan.
Marijuana dispensary opens up on First Street
Two men have opened a medical marijuana dispensary in north
Volunteers Needed for Homeless Count
Nearly 200 volunteers are needed to conduct the 2017 Point-in-Time Homeless Count in Santa Clara County on Jan 24, 25.
Protesters show up to council/Mayor retires
Residents upset with last week’s vote to add as many as 5,300 homes to Gilroy descended on Monday’s City Council meeting hoping to have their objections heard.
Gilroy Public Library mural tour to be held
Gilroy Public Library-goers may get an eyeful of art before hushing into six-inch voices— not before the city’s public art officials get a good look.
Gilroy Growth Goes to Vote
Gilroy voters will decide in November whether the city of 55,000 should limit sprawl, after a unanimous vote by the City Council Tuesday night. There will be an item on the ballot asking whether Gilroy residents should vote on future proposed developments and whether the city should keep some of the areas on its borders as open space.
Gilroy Wine Center Proposed off Highway 101
Three Gilroy winemakers have bought 7.4 acres on the east side of U.S. 101—at 6500 Brem Lane, behind the Target and in front of UNFI—to turn an old roof tile factory into a colorful winemaking landmark.
