Politics

People interested in serving as a “citizen-at-large” on the City's General Plan Advisory Committee only have until 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 to submit an application to the City Clerk's Office.

The Ronan Channel Trail project in Gilroy was one of the big winners Tuesday when Santa Clara Valley Water District authorized more than $730,000 in grants to local organizations and municipalities for projects aimed at preventing pollution, increasing trails, open space and enhancing the environment.

Assemblyman Luis Alejo’s bill proposing a minimum wage increase passed through a key Senate committee Wednesday, but only after legislators removed a provision that would have attached the figure to the Consumer Price Index.

In 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated high above the Atlantic Ocean shortly after takeoff; the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Ukraine had a meltdown depositing radioactive particles in nearly every northern hemisphere country; and the final credits rolled on legendary actor James Cagney's life.

The City of Gilroy could lose millions in state funding for public works projects if California Senate Bill No. 7 - authored by Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D- Sacramento) and Senator Anthony Cannella (R-Ceres) - eventually becomes law, confirmed Mayor Don Gage.

A story published Sunday in the San Jose Mercury News was allegedly inaccurate when it reported the City of Gilroy picks up the tab for 16 of the pension contributions employees are supposed to foot, according to City Human Resources Director LeeAnn McPhillips.

Gilroy’s Sign Review Task Force is seeking community input on proposed modifications to the city's sign ordinance. Anyone with an opinion is urged to attend the outreach session from 6 to 8 p.m. July 9 at the Gilroy Senior Center at 7371 Hanna St. in Gilroy.

When Ro Khanna announced his intention to stand against long-time incumbent Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif) in 2014's 17th Congressional District race, members of Honda's campaign sat up and took notice.

The City of Gilroy will have its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in Council Chambers, located at 7351 Rosanna St. Here are some of the upcoming items on the agenda.

The Gilroy Economic Development Corporation formally adopted a new Action Plan at its board meeting Wednesday. The plan will focus on three core objectives for Gilroy: Business attraction, business expansion/retention and partner development.