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February 9, 2026

Gilroy Gardens deal could happen Monday, but issues remain

With time running out, officials from the city and Gilroy

Current longest working city employee retires

Carmen Medrano began working for the City of Gilroy’s finance department in 1972 as a part-time office hand while a freshman at Gilroy High School, as a temporary means for extra cash.

Updated: Council narrowly decides to close City Hall on Fridays

City offices will be closed to the public on Fridays that are

2018 Election: City Council candidates

The final ballots have been set for the Nov. 6 city elections. Here are the candidates for Gilroy City Council, at a glance: 4 year term Marie Blankley (incumbent) Marie Patane Blankley (only Marie Blankley will appear on the ballot) Age: 54 Family: spouse Steve Blankley, son Andrew Blankley, daughter...

McCain fights to hold red states; Obama wins Ohio, Pennsylvania

Democrat Barack Obama won the pivotal state of Ohio Tuesday,

Gilroy City Council approves $207 million budget

The Gilroy City Council approved a $207.2 million budget June 2 that provides funding for new pickleball courts but will “delay” the hiring of three new recreation staff, according to city officials.  The 2025-26 budget includes a general fund of $75.6 million, and a full-time...

Gilroy Chamber of Commerce opposes increase in minimum wage

Citing the struggles that South County farmers face on a daily basis - including a short water supply and competition from imported products - the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce has weighed in on the debate over raising the minimum wage in unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County.

Sales tax debate heats up

As both sides of Measure F push to grow the number of voters in their corner—with less than two weeks until Election Day—the debate swirling around the half-percent sales tax increase on the ballot is heating up.

Gilroy Gardens hands check to City

Gilroy Gardens handed the City a check for $130,000, based on profit from last fiscal year during the regular July 16 Council meeting, inciting a dispute between Council members and staff on how that money should be spent. 

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