Black History Month Forgotten?
The Black History Month exhibit in the Gilroy Library kids’ section offers a colorful and robust collection of books on the accomplishments of Americans of African descent.
Records reveal debt amounts
According to court records, mayoral candidate and current Councilman Peter Arellano claimed $670,359 in debts when he filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in November 2004.
Eyesore update: Graffitied bridge removed
In June, the Eyesore of the Week identified the bridge that spanned from an abandoned brewery across the railroad tracks off 10th Street and Monterey Road as a sight for sore eyes due to graffiti and peeling paint.
Council approves raises for city clerk, administrator
Gilroy City Council unanimously approved a series of 2 percent salary increases for both the city clerk and city administrator at the April 21 meeting.
City seeks grant funding for pilot project to house the homeless
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.
Gilroy Prepares for El Nino
The city of Gilroy is preparing for torrential rain this winter as the threat of a record El Niño storm looms. Across California, the cyclical weather phenomenon is expected to bring as much as two times last winter’s rainfall.
