Politics

The final ballots have been set for the Nov. 6 city elections. Here are the candidates for Gilroy City Council, at a glance: 4 year term Marie Blankley (incumbent) Marie Patane Blankley (only Marie Blankley will appear on the ballot) Age: 54 Family: spouse Steve Blankley, son Andrew Blankley, daughter...

The Ronan Channel Trail project in Gilroy was one of the big winners Tuesday when Santa Clara Valley Water District authorized more than $730,000 in grants to local organizations and municipalities for projects aimed at preventing pollution, increasing trails, open space and enhancing the environment.

The Gilroy City Council and other officials honored one man's

The City of Gilroy is making strides with its 15-step plan to address homelessness in the community, including seeking grant funding to house some of the long-term homeless and purchasing locks to install on the doors to restrooms in public parks, according to Gilroy Police Chief Denise Turner.

Hundreds of new jobs and truckloads of natural and organic foods are coming to Gilroy.

Nearly six months ago, Mayor Al Pinheiro invited 21 community

Thirty years is a long time, but to tack on another seven for needed upgrades to City Hall, that was tough amidst peeling wallpaper, dangling blinds and worn out floor covering once trod on by a motorcycle driven by a new city council member.

Bill Monning and Luis Alejo cruised to election wins and form the region's legislative delegation for at least the next two years.

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...