Sign rules not good for business, dealerships say
Editor's note: The 2012 class of Leadership Gilroy hung out at the Dispatch Friday and worked on reporting a story and taking photos. Read their story below.
Bill Monning, Luis Alejo re-elected
Bill Monning and Luis Alejo cruised to election wins and form the region's legislative delegation for at least the next two years.
Scot Smithee selected for police chief job
PRESS RELEASE
The City of Gilroy has selected Scot Smithee as its next Chief of Police. The appointment of Scot is scheduled to be considered at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of June 19.
After a nationwide search, Scot Smithee was selected as the top...
A standing ‘O’ for a long-standing employee
John Garcia, who served as recreation supervisor for the City of
New board at Gilroy Sunrise Rotary
Gilroy Sunrise Rotary introduces the 2012-13 Board of Directors: president Joanie Lewis; secretary, Sue Thurman; treasurer, Laurie Cecaci; past-president, Ronald Welten; president-elect, Tony Marandos; foundation chair, Joan Buckley; membership chair, Jennifer Del Bono; new generations chair, Ben Fuller and scholarship chair, Tim Fortino. Gilroy Sunrise Rotary meets Tuesday mornings, 7 a.m. at the Westside Grill, 8080 Santa Teresa Blvd. Suite 100. To learn more about joining this group of community-supportive Rotarians, visit gilroysunriserotary.org or call President Lewis at (408) 202-2204.
Homeowners say new septic system requirements stink
New statewide regulations on private septic systems are set to
City adds new ‘Coffee with the Mayor’ dates
Mayor Don Gage has set two more dates for his up-close and informal “Coffee with the Mayor” events. These meetings, where residents of Gilroy can engage the mayor on a broad range of issues, are scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, and Saturday, May 11 in the City Council Chambers, located at 7351 Rosanna St. in Gilroy.
Council to consider banning smoking in parks
During Monday night’s regular meeting at 6 p.m. City Council plans to vote on a proposed ordinance that will prohibit smoking in public parks except for in designated smoking areas.
Chamber endorses Wasserman for county supervisor
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce board endorsed Los Gatos Town





















