Roland Velasco talks state of the city
“The state of the city is good,” said Gilroy Mayor Roland Velasco this week.
The mayor discussed the city’s status as he was putting the finishing touches on a “State of the City” presentation set for Thursday, March 1, at 6pm at a Chamber of...
Sig Sanchez, former Mayor of Gilroy, dies Jan. 30
Sig Sanchez—former mayor of Gilroy and loyal advocate for South County throughout his 55-year public service career—died peacefully Jan. 30, according to family members.
Council endorses farmer for water district seat, lowers development fees
City Council voted 6-1 during their regular meeting Monday night to endorse a longtime Gilroy farmer to the now empty seat on the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors, as Gage resigned from the board Dec. 7 to step into his role as Gilroy’s new mayor.
Council to interview candidates for interim city administrator
GILROY—In a closed session meeting, the Gilroy City Council will be interviewing candidates for the position of interim city administrator, Mayor Don Gage told the Dispatch.
Caballero makes progressive Hall of Shame
Democratic state Assemblywoman Anna Caballero—a state Senate candidate this year—faced criticism last week after a California-based progressive advocacy group announced her inclusion in a “Hall of Shame.”
Caballero received an “F” grade in the third annual “Courage Score” report card for voting against environmental protection,...
Water district: remove illegal signs
Political signs that cluttered almost every available chain-link
Health Food Distributor Cuts Ribbon
UNFI general manager Crystal Brennan cuts the red ribbon at the the company’s state-of-the-art distribution center in Gilroy on Tuesday. She is flanked by UNFI employees and Gilroy Chamber of Commerce president Mark Turner, Gilroy Economic Development Corporation president Tammy Brownlow, Mayor Perry Woodward and Gilroy City Councilwoman Terri Aulman.
