Water rate increases discussed tonight
The Santa Clara Valley Water District is considering raising rates, and a special public hearing will be held tonight in Gilroy to discuss the possible increases.
Calmatters: Top Democrats say they’ll make California affordable
The leaders of the state Legislature have a message for voters: We know you’re frustrated with how expensive California is—and we’re going to fix it.
After a painful election that sparked recriminations and soul searching among Democrats across the country, state Senate President Pro Tem...
Council holds off on prevailing wage discussion for library
Gilroy's City Council held off Monday on discussing whether to
Glines, Child, Ruiz claim 3 Gav seats
With 105 of 105 precincts reporting, Walt Glines has secured a
Lyft, Uber, killing local cab companies
The owner of Union Taxi Company of Gilroy says ride-sharing companies like Lyft and Uber have been killing his business. Pedro Virgen, 50, who has owned the company since 2006, has seen his business shrink from eight taxis and a dozen employees to three cabs and two drivers.
Council chambers set for $182,000 face-lift
Council OKs last of money for remodeling 1970s-era chambers in
City hires firm to gauge voter support for ‘Quality of Life Bond’
Following Mayor Don Gage's explanation of the “why” behind his proposed plan for a “Quality of Life” bond measure, Council members listened to the “how” from the City's Finance Director Christina Turner and President /CEO Catherine Lew of the Oakland-based Lew Edwards Group, during Monday night's regular City Council meeting.
Prop 13, eliminating property tax reassessment on retrofits, passing easily
Initial results show Proposition 13 taking an early commanding
