Politics

Second and last phase of bridge will cost $6.5M

A month and a half after Police Chief Denise Turner rejected an

The city of Gilroy is exploring where and how to shed light on a complex process that’s traditionally gone on behind closed doors: public employee contract negotiations.

The intersection at San Felipe Road and the Highway 25 bypass

City officials have been down this road before. Residents who

Uvas Reservoir, which had dwindled during the drought, reached an inch from its top Tuesday, before officials began letting water down the spillway. It doesn't mean the end of the drought, water officials say, but it's a big step toward helping recharging the underground aquifer that brings Gilroy much of its water.

The Garlic Festival Association would raise its share of money

Mayor and US Navy veteran, Perry Woodward, is presented with the first poppy of the annual poppy appeal fundraiser held by the American Legion Auxiliary Gilroy Unit 217 during the month of May, by poppy chairwoman, Maryann Collom on Tuesday. The month-long appeal is in support of local veterans, with money going to provide things such as clothing, meals, and transportation to doctor's appointments. The poppy became a symbol of remembrance to honor fallen soldiers after World War One. Volunteers will be collecting donations in May at venues throughout the city. An enchilada dinner with rice, beans, salad and dessert will be served on Saturday, April 30, starting at 6 p.m. at American Legion Gilroy Post #217, 74 W 6th St, Gilroy. Tickets $10.  

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