Assemblywoman to announce Senate bid
Assemblywoman Anna Caballero is set to officially announce her
Gilroy schools chief blasts parent fraud, warns of action
Gilroy—Calling it “shameful” behavior and threatening criminal investigations and civil action, Gilroy’s school chief has warned parents of incoming 9th graders not to lie about home addresses to gain entry to the district’s showcase, $158 million Christopher High School and avoid the much older Gilroy High School.
Tobacco license ordinance moves forward
City officials are moving forward with a plan to ensure any access minors might have to tobacco products behind the counter is cut off. On Monday night, City Council voted unanimously to proceed with the preparation of an ordinance that would, if formally adopted at a future meeting, require that tobacco retailers pay to obtain an annual license through the city.
City adds new ‘Coffee with the Mayor’ dates
Mayor Don Gage has set two more dates for his up-close and informal “Coffee with the Mayor” events. These meetings, where residents of Gilroy can engage the mayor on a broad range of issues, are scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, and Saturday, May 11 in the City Council Chambers, located at 7351 Rosanna St. in Gilroy.
Meet the City Council candidates
The Gilroy Dispatch conducted a Q&A with the candidates for the Gilroy City Council about issues surrounding the race. Here are their answers:
How Much Should a Council Run Cost?
City law sets a limit, but it's above $23,000 and that's a tough
Vacant homes a nuisance; Foreclosed, abandoned homes becoming havens for criminal activity
As the mortgage foreclosure crisis continues, more and more
















