Local butterfly could land on endangered list
A species of rare butterfly whose habitat was once scattered
Officials seek input on how to spend federal funding locally
City and county officials are asking Gilroy residents for their input on how best to spend more than $360,000 in federal funding dedicated to improving the community. In conjunction with the county and cities across the county, officials are hosting the last of three regional forums—this one in Gilroy—to ask locals how to address homelessness, affordable housing and community improvements with that funding.
Council rejects new housing developments
GILROY—A united Gilroy City Council voted unanimously Monday to uphold a planning commission denial of a 23-unit, two-story housing project proposed on land next to Gilroy High School.
Alarm info on Councilman’s house
Gilroy City Councilman Dion Bracco filed a public records request last month for information on mayoral opponent and Councilman Perry Woodward's private home security system, including billing records and whether police have ever responded to his Eagle Ridge residence for false alarms, according to documents obtained by the Dispatch.
Daughters of Charity sues SEIU-UHW, Blue Wolf
GILROY—A Roman Catholic health system has sued opponents who fought the sale of its Gilroy hospital and others, alleging a union and private firm conspired to undermine the $843 million deal.
Drive Like Your Pet Lives Here
Frances the cat was nine years old and ailing when she was hit and killed by a car in front of her Gilroy home.
Councilman storms out of meeting
In a heated moment during Monday night's City Council meeting, a spat culminated with Councilman Peter Arellano, a mayoral candidate, storming out of the meeting mid-vote, an episode that present and former Council members say they have never seen before.
