Politicos attack Santa Clara County redistricting map
As Santa Clara County lawmakers prepare to approve new political boundaries, some local politicians are raising complaints about the process.
The Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 earlier this month to advance a proposal for redistricting the county's five political boundaries, choosing the so-called Yellow Map...
Council candidates touch on growth, changes at City Hall
All five candidates for Gilroy City Council appeared at a public forum in the Gilroy Library Oct. 2 hosted by the League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women. They addressed topics ranging from how to best address Gilroy's growth and an uptick in housing to what kind of changes they would like to see at City Hall and each candidate had the opportunity to speak to voters before the Nov. 4 election.
Councilman: Axe binding arbitration
The day after a negotiations session between the City of Gilroy
Fire chief lawsuit could cost city $230K
The City of Gilroy is racking up thousands of dollars in legal fees as it staunchly resists settling a year-old lawsuit from two firefighter chiefs who claim they were cheated out of overtime pay, according to court records.
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.
City cuts ties with longtime auditor
A more than 20-year run of auditing the City of Gilroy's financial statements has come to an end for nationwide-firm Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
Rotary president running for City Council seat?
 Jeff Orth, president of the Gilroy Rotary Club, is considering
In upset, Marques claims 2-year seat
In the major upset of Election Day in Gilroy on Nov. 6, incumbent Dan Harney lost to slow-growth advocate Carol Marques for the open two-year seat.
Harney and Marques had engaged in a contentious campaign. Harney raised more money, and Marques used resources and endorsements...



















