Politics

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has launched a formal inquiry into embezzlement charges publicly leveled at Gilroy Unified School District Trustee Francisco Dominguez.

City Council heard the pleas of 12 vocal business owners and community members who asked for a three-month reprieve from the controversial sign ordinance. But the regulations—which involve warning violating businesses and fining them up to $500 in some cases—will remain in effect.

Mayor and US Navy veteran, Perry Woodward, is presented with the first poppy of the annual poppy appeal fundraiser held by the American Legion Auxiliary Gilroy Unit 217 during the month of May, by poppy chairwoman, Maryann Collom on Tuesday. The month-long appeal is in support of local veterans, with money going to provide things such as clothing, meals, and transportation to doctor's appointments. The poppy became a symbol of remembrance to honor fallen soldiers after World War One. Volunteers will be collecting donations in May at venues throughout the city. An enchilada dinner with rice, beans, salad and dessert will be served on Saturday, April 30, starting at 6 p.m. at American Legion Gilroy Post #217, 74 W 6th St, Gilroy. Tickets $10.  

Write-in mayoral candidate Robert Martinez has been watching a lot of politics lately. The supply chain professional wakes up every morning at 4:30 to do his doctor-prescribed exercises and while he gets his body moving, ready to start the day, the latest media showdown between the two presidential contenders, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump provides the soundtrack to his morning, and this has got him thinking.

The City of Gilroy held its third public hearing on district based elections on April 7, where the city council reviewed and discussed draft maps submitted by the public more than a week earlier. Extensive public input is designed into the city’s transition process to...

Ever wonder what the cameras in some of the intersections throughout Gilroy are for?