Caltrain meeting heavy on questions, short on answers
South Santa Clara County residents looking for answers at a
City plans citizen oversight committee for tax measure
A citizen oversight committee will stand watch over any potential revenue of the general-purpose sales tax measure on the ballot, following a unanimous vote by the City Council Sept. 29.
Smashing victories
Gilroy voters reached to a well-loved figure of the past as the answer for the city's future, welcoming former mayor Don Gage to lead the city by a 53.9 percent majority and 5,626 votes.
Gilroy councilman runs for state assembly
GILROY—Peter Leroe-Muñoz, a Gilroy councilman, wants to simultaneously improve the quality of the state’s public education and cut regional crime rates. In an interview with the Dispatch July 18, Leroe-Muñoz, a Democrat, announced he’s running for California State Assembly in the November 2016 election.
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.
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.
