Newsom signs state budget into law
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the 2024-25 budget into law on June 29, solidifying $16 billion in cuts and other moves that closed a $46.8 billion deficit.
The budget is $297.5 billion, with $211.5 billion committed from the general fund. It maintains $22.5 billion in reserve...
Water district refutes charges of double-dipping
The ongoing trial to determine how much the Santa Clara Valley
High-Speed Rail Authority’s decision: Train will run through Gilroy
As expected, the California High-Speed Rail Authority reaffirmed
City moves forward with high-speed rail station planning
A representative with the California High-Speed Rail Authority announced at the Aug. 26 Rotary Club meeting that the organization partnered with the City of Gilroy to plan for the Garlic Capital's very own station—preferably located downtown.
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.
Tobacco license idea snuffed out
Talk of a tobacco retailer's license that would levy an annual $150 to $400 fee on approximately 57 liquor, convenience and grocery stores in Gilroy has been snuffed out.
Westfield cuts project by nearly two-thirds
Westfield abandons years-long application process and potential
Gilroyans get into local government
Calling it the “best turnout they've seen in years,” City Council members were delighted with the sheer number of applicants who showed up eager to serve on City committees during the regular meeting Monday.
