Former developer owes city $45K for barbed wire fence
A former Gilroy developer who constructed a 9-foot-tall barbed wire fence around his home after he was savagely beaten in 2008 owes the City of Gilroy more than $45,000 in fees that started with a simple $200 citation for his out-of-code safety precaution.
Council runs issue ‘marathon,’ will spend three days discussing dozens of long-term concerns and campaign issues
City staff and council members will spend 26 hours over the next
Grand Jury Members Wanted
Feeling like getting involved in your local government? The Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury is taking applications from community members to help investigate and monitor public institutions.The Grand Jury examines all aspects of county and city government and can inspect all books, records and finances to make sure public funds are legally spent and properly accounted for. It monitors misconduct by public officials and employees and inspects the jails.It’s a great way to start getting involved and make sure Gilroy is heard from countywide.To apply and learn more, search scs court and grand jury.
Pit bull kills family’s poodle
Rich Ragasa was walking his 10-pound poodle mix named Penny at Sunrise Park at 7:30 p.m. March 11, as he did every evening, when a pair of pit bulls approached, unleashed, from behind.
Gilroy Teacher had Previous Complaint
A Gilroy woman said she alerted Gilroy High School officials and police more than a year ago to sexual texts sent by Gilroy High School science teacher Doug Le—who was arrested April 26 on suspicion of soliciting lewd pictures from minors—but nothing was done.
