Oily politics: Rivas targeted
The state’s petroleum industry is spending $320,000 in the District 30 State Assembly race to defeat fundraising frontrunner Robert Rivas. The San Benito County supervisor hopes to succeed Anna Caballero, who is running for state senate this year and represents a district that stretches...
GPD looking to unload surplus firearms
The Gilroy Police Department will ask the Gilroy City Council on Monday night for permission to sell 30 outdated and decommissioned firearms worth approximately $5,000 to active duty and reserve officers, according to a city staff report.
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.
Memorial Day investigation: no subpoena for bank records
The district attorney's investigation into whether Councilman
Dancing, used police firearms on city council agenda
On Monday, the Gilroy City Council will consider a new, more specific version of the city's entertainment ordinance that could relax regulations on dancing downtown.Â
Pair robs Gilroy Rite Aid of $1,300 in pain pills
Police are searching for two Caucasian suspects who stole more
Recall election could cost city $400 K
Dealing a potential set-back to one man's passionate effort to


















