Politics

Two Garlic Capital natives who previously gave the public a solid “no” when asked if they would run for mayor in 2012 have re-opened the door of possibility, meaning Gilroy’s mayoral candidates could potentially double.

GILROY—A community group that rallied to halt the demolition of an old barn inside Christmas Hill Park has asked the city’s permission to enter the boarded-up structure to shore it up and prevent any further weather or animal-related damage.

When it comes to spending staff hours and taxpayer dollars planning for California's pricey and contentious high-speed rail project, City of Gilroy officials say they're nearing the end of the line.

GILROY—In an abrupt and unexpected about face, Mayor Don Gage has reversed his stand to strip the Gilroy Welcome Center of $200,000 in city funding.

City Council plans to vote on whether or not to accept an added expenditure of $47,800 for construction improvements to the softball diamond at Sunrise Park, west of Santa Teresa in the northwest quad, or downsize the project.

SAN JOSE—The Santa Clara Valley Water District board has asked its audit committee to review transactions between the district and one of its largest consultants following a testy exchange between board members and staff at Tuesday’s meeting.

Although some people find them confusing and intimidating, Gilroy is planning to add 13 more roundabouts in the next two years to the two it already has.

A California Conservation Corps crew clearing hiking trails along the Uvas Creek Tuesday stumbled on evidence that kids who had built an illegal labyrinth of dirt bicycle jumps in the protected creek a few years ago preserve are at it again.