Politics

Sales tax revenue in Gilroy rose by a steady 2.9 percent in the first quarter this year, compared to the first quarter in 2011. 

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. 

The price tag and construction timeline for California's high-speed rail project increased significantly Tuesday, as officials unveiled what they call a "realistic" business plan for the state's controversial and expensive transit endeavor.