Help available for flood-stricken farmers
The US Department of Agriculture is offering cost sharing assistance for farmers who suffered damage from the recent floods.
Council seeks in-house attorney
City Council voted to form a committee to look for an in-house attorney Feb. 24 – a sea change from its position since the early 1990s of using the City’s contracted legal firm, San Jose-based Berliner Cohen.
Planners get details on new elementary school
With thousands of new homes being built on the city’s west side, Gilroy’s Planning Commission on Nov. 3 studied the school district’s plans to build a new elementary school at Glen Loma Ranch.
Updated: Gilroy hit hard by property value decline
The county tax assessor expects Gilroy property values to fall
Area agencies to discuss Highway 156 updates
San Benito County Board Chairman Anthony Botelho has called for
Scot Smithee selected for police chief job
PRESS RELEASE
The City of Gilroy has selected Scot Smithee as its next Chief of Police. The appointment of Scot is scheduled to be considered at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of June 19.
After a nationwide search, Scot Smithee was selected as the top...
Development fees set to rise in July
The costs for certain developments within Gilroy are set to increase by up to 15 percent in July after the city council unanimously adopted a resolution this week that officials said will fund long-term planning activities like the General Plan and High Speed Rail Master Plan updates.
Police contract expires – concessions or fight next?
Will the Gilroy police officers follow in the footsteps of the


















