Bad Sidewalks and No Sidewalks
Gilroy’s longest serving city clerk and the first appointed by the City Council, Susanne Steinmetz, was remembered by the council at its April 4 meeting.
Council may open doors regarding offer to buy Gilroy Gardens
UPDATED: After mulling over the issue for a day and a half,
Former sheriff’s captain convicted of bribery in gun permit scandal
A Superior Court jury on July 17 found former Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Capt. James Jensen guilty of felony bribery and conspiracy charges in connection with a gun permit bribery scandal.
The same jury acquitted co-defendant Harpaul Nahal, a Santa Clara attorney, of both charges...
New statewide ballot measure approved for November election
A 12th measure has been added to California’s November ballot known as the Government Performance and Accountability Act that seeks to establish a two-year state budget cycle, allow local governments more control over state law and require more transparency from legislators.
Council OKs ‘small animals’ ordinance
After zero discussion on the dais and no public comment Monday night, the Gilroy City Council voted 5-2 to introduce an ordinance that would limit the number of rabbits, chickens and other "small animals" city residents may own.
Search for new city attorney coming to a close
By early 2015, Gilroy officials hope the search for an in-house city attorney—a sea change from its position since the early 1990s of using the city’s contracted legal firm, San Jose-based Berliner Cohen—will have finished and an experienced attorney will fill the new role at City Hall.
Bill would help undocumented disaster victims
Three California assembly members on Tuesday introduced a newly minted bill which, if it becomes law, would bring financial assistance to storm and flood victims who are ineligible for state and federal assistance.
Assembly Bill 513, also known as the California Individual Assistance Act, was...
Interested in serving on GPAC? Deadline is approaching
People interested in serving as a “citizen-at-large” on the City's General Plan Advisory Committee only have until 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 to submit an application to the City Clerk's Office.


















