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...
Fire official retires after a long, colorful career
When Colin Martin drives around Gilroy he sees, hears and feels things no one else in his family knows about.
Caltrain electrification plan leaves Gilroy out
Caltrain and the California High Speed Rail Authority have come to an agreement to electrify Caltrain from San Francisco to San Jose, leaving the route between San Jose and Gilroy in the technological dust.
Council punts ordinance restricting building colors
GILROY—Despite a push from Mayor Don Gage and city staff to implement an ordinance restricting the colors of new and existing buildings in Gilroy, a divided council put off adoption of a law some called “overregulation” and “anti-business.”
Council looks to fill vacated seat
The Gilroy City Council voted unanimously to appoint a new council person to replace Paul Kloecker, who died last month. People who want the seat have until Jan. 18 to submit applications.
The Gilroy City Charter gave the council three options. Either, make an...
Gilroy loses Tree City USA designation
Gilroy is proud to be acknowledged as a Tree City USA city. Right? Actually, no.
At a meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission, Recreation Manager Adam Henig revealed that Gilroy is no longer an official Tree City.
Why? Somebody in City Hall forgot to apply.
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