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April 19, 2026

Measure A asks voters to increase county sales tax

An eighth-cent sales tax increase would make Santa Clara County a more expensive place to shop if voters OK a proposed tax hike on the Nov. 6 ballot. But it’s also the only way the county would get funds directly from local sales tax revenue, which currently goes straight to state coffers.

Sparse day at the polls in Gilroy

Several polling locations in Gilroy were reporting lower than expected voter walk-in and drop-offs in tune with predictions by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters of low overall voter turnout.

Calif. gay marriage, abortion measures undecided

The debate over same-sex marriage dominated the list of ballot

Council to discuss rezoning land as ‘high density’

In order to meet certain state requirements of low-income housing, the City Council will discuss at their regular meeting Monday adapting the housing section of the general plan by rezoning 26 acres within the city to “high density residential” raising the minimum unit per acre from 16 to 20 in these areas.

Gilroy school board candidate ends campaign

A candidate has dropped out of the race for three seats on the Gilroy school board but missed the deadline for removal, so his name will be on the ballot.

$20 million down the city drain?

More than 120 businesses, ranging from medical facilities to

City hires $100K community development liaison

The City of Gilroy brings on a new hire from the City of San Jose planning department to take on the role of Development Center Manager, a newly created position that largely deals with fostering development within the city.

City budget balanced

Layoffs, wage cuts and a few accounting tricks will likely

Change in panhandling policy?

A woman with an easy smile and a worn cardboard sign

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