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April 14, 2026

Heartlands Estates gets green light from city

GILROY—Families in the market for a new home could soon set their sights on Gilroy, following approval of the tentative map and architectural and site plans by the Gilroy City Council of Arizona-based developer Meritage Homes’ Heartlands Estates project.

Teens banned from tanning beds

In the wake of fresh-hot legislation that sunsets ultra-violet indoor tanning for minors, teens wanting a golden glow to complement their prom digs will have to settle for tinted lotions, darkening sprays or Mother Nature's fickle whims - the latter of which has one local spa owner concerned.

Gilroy Welcome Center flush, for now

GILROY—Following a change of heart by Gilroy Mayor Don Gage, the Gilroy City Council voted unanimously to approve full funding for the Welcome Center for fiscal year 2016-2017—which amounts to $300,000 in city funds.

Roland Velasco talks state of the city

“The state of the city is good,” said Gilroy Mayor Roland Velasco this week. The mayor discussed the city’s status as he was putting the finishing touches on a “State of the City” presentation set for Thursday, March 1, at 6pm at a Chamber of...

City Council agenda preview: Bond talk, homelessness report

The City of Gilroy will have its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in Council Chambers, located at 7351 Rosanna St. Here are some of the upcoming items on the agenda.

Retirement community project could come before Council in 2010

An 81-acre retirement community planned for the southeastern

Public safety unions taking low profile this election

In a break from politics as usual, the unions of the Gilroy police and fire departments have kept a low profile in endorsing candidates for mayor or City Council, according to those running for office.

“Now it’s someone else’s turn”

In the midst of all the shoulder patting, thanking, well wishes and congratulating that transpired at the City Council chambers Friday night as the public officially welcomed Don Gage as their new mayor, retiring Councilman Bob Dillon's parting words put it best. 

Gilroy underrepresented in the county

Despite having the most land available for ongoing development in Santa Clara County, Gilroy will not have a place at the table when it comes to making key decisions on future growth.

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