Alejo bill to increase state’s minimum wage hits Assembly floor
Assemblyman Luis Alejo, author of a bill hitting the Assembly floor this week proposing to increase the state’s minimum wage, said the legislation would assist lower-income families in keeping up with escalating costs and that it would dissuade municipalities from passing local rates.
Rosen edges current boss for DA seat
After a neck-and-neck race, prosecutor Jeff Rosen edged out his
Mandatory water conservation in the pipeline
Even with the recent rain and more in the forecast, the Santa
Vacant seat on Arts and Culture Commission
The City of Gilroy is still looking to fill an open seat on the Arts and Culture Commission for the remainder of an unexpired term, which is set to end Dec. 31, 2015. The successful applicant will play a part in stimulating the growth of broad-based arts within the community. Along with the other six members of the Arts and Culture Commission, they will help guide the Recreation Department Staff and City Council on matters pertaining to cultural and artistic activities.
Rural residents hot after getting $150 fire service bill
Burchell Road resident Don Schneider lives within easy access of a South Santa Clara County Fire station, but he's still one of thousands of Californians getting slapped with an annual $150 “fire prevention fee.”
Back to a buck for Gilroy Gardens lease
The city inched closer to buying Gilroy Gardens Monday night,
Council poised to approve record-high increases in election spending
GILROY—Following a push by Councilman Perry Woodward, the Gilroy City Council is set to decide next month to change city law and raise the amounts that can be donated to and spend on election campaigns.
