Deal or no deal? $2.3M for firefighters
Accepting a $2.3 million grant from the federal government to
Government cuts affect those on Section 8
As of Sept. 1, those in the Santa Clara County who receive subsidies from the government's Section 8 voucher program will be required to put 35 percent of their income toward rent – a 5 percent increase from the subsidy that has been in place for decades.
URM building owners ‘stepping up to the plate’
Mayor Don Gage's tough stance on fixing up downtown's unreinforced masonry buildings is paying off, according to City staff.
Council bumps water, sewer rates 5 percent
Come the new year, residents' water and sewer bills will go up
A shift in sign squabble
When City Council passed a revised version of Gilroy’s sign ordinance that banned A-frame signs, permanent banners and costumed advertisers, it sparked concern throughout the small business community. But after that spark grew through community activism and door-to-door outreach by business owners and concerned citizens, the fire could not be ignored—or extinguished.
Councilwoman questions city’s vehicle purchases
GILROY—Gilroy Councilwoman Cat Tucker is questioning the mayor’s motivations for trying to slash $200,000 from the Gilroy Welcome Center.
Sign squabble spills over
Gilroy City Council, despite hearing from nine concerned business owners and residents, strengthened an already existing ordinance to altogether ban a wide variety of signage, from prohibiting A-frame signs within city limits to excluding costumed sign-waving human advertisers from public property.
