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December 23, 2025

Facebook Power in Gilroy

What began as a way to draw attention to a flagging downtown district, a virtual group on social media has become a bit player in Gilroy’s local elections this year, securing a community award in the process.

UPDATED: Assemblyman Alejo votes yes on bill that could strip Gilroy’s public works funding

The City of Gilroy could lose millions in state funding for public works projects if California Senate Bill No. 7 - authored by Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D- Sacramento) and Senator Anthony Cannella (R-Ceres) - eventually becomes law, confirmed Mayor Don Gage.

Council approves salary increases for city administrator, clerk

GILROY—Two employees at City Hall tasked with helping run the Garlic City have received a 2 percent bump in pay, on the heels of similar raises being negotiated for some of the city’s other employees.

Community roundtable sets scene for council retreat

Nearly six months ago, Mayor Al Pinheiro invited 21 community

2 percent utility tax for additional Morgan Hill police to be on ballot

Morgan Hill voters will decide whether or not to tax themselves

Haglund leaving post as city administrator

GILROY—After seven years as Gilroy’s city administrator, Tom Haglund will be leaving his post for the Sierras.

Rebeca Armendariz makes bid for Council seat

Community activist and long-time Gilroy resident recently announced that it's "time to take the plunge," to run for City Council, adding a fifth Council hopeful vying for one of three available seats. 

Gavilan will punish itself for football violations

Gavilan College announced self-imposed sanctions this week after recruiting and benefits violations came to light, leading to 17 football players’ dismissal in August.

Alejo, Bernosky clear winners in race for 28th Assembly district

With all of the 28th State Assembly District's precincts

Council passes request to put liens on homeowners who haven’t paid their trash bill

During Monday's meeting, City Council reluctantly passed a motion to place liens on 127 Gilroy properties with tenants who haven't paid their trash bills, conceding to the fact that they are legally bound to approving it because of city health codes. 

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