Ohio shaping up as ground zero for Election Day disputes
CINCINNATI - Twelve years after voting problems delayed the 2000 presidential election results, Ohio – possibly the most pivotal state on the political map – sits at the center of a dispute that once again could put the outcome in limbo for weeks.
Is the city tree plan illegal?
Gilroy City Council may have violated various state rules when it decided to approve $258,000 to remove more than 200 trees citywide May 1. According to San Francisco attorney, Laura Beaton, the city’s legislators may have violated laws that guarantee the public’s right to participate in legislative meetings and the state’s environmental review process when they voted to fell 235 trees-- 35 in Christmas Hill Park and 200 elsewhere in the city-- earlier this month.
Don Gage considers running for mayor
Following Friday’s surprise news that Gilroy City Councilman Peter Arellano is exploring the possibility of joining the 2012 mayoral race, Don Gage, Santa Clara Valley Water District director and former Gilroy mayor said he’s thinking about dropping his name into the pool of candidates.
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.
Gilroy election: Blankley, Hilton remain in lead as registrar continues to count ballots
The latest Nov. 5 election results from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office show Mayor Marie Blankley continuing to lead challenger Greg Bozzo by about 200 votes, as of about 5pm Nov. 7.
Zach Hilton is the only one of three incumbents up...
Prime wrong about Kaiser’s support
Contrary to remarks made during a Monday interview with the Dispatch, healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente has not taken an about-face and rescinded its official opposition to the transfer of Daughters of Charity hospitals to for-profit Prime Healthcare.
Fire chief lawsuit could cost city $230K
The City of Gilroy is racking up thousands of dollars in legal fees as it staunchly resists settling a year-old lawsuit from two firefighter chiefs who claim they were cheated out of overtime pay, according to court records.
City Council rejects Israel-Gaza ceasefire resolution
The Gilroy City Council on Feb. 26 rejected a proposed resolution calling for an Israel-Gaza ceasefire.
The council’s vote followed more than an hour of public comments presented by more than 70 people in the audience who spoke passionately about whether a local resolution on...
Protesters give pool issue CPR
More than 60 people showered City Council with pleas to keep the pool at South Valley Middle School open during their regular meeting Monday night.
Gilroy teachers reach tentative, 2-year salary pact
Gilroy teachers have reached tentative contract agreement for an 8.5 percent pay hike over two years.

















