Unemployment down from previous years, still highest in the county
San Martin takes the prize of having the highest unemployment rate in the county, with Gilroy and Morgan Hill obtaining ribbons for second and third place.
Mayor Don Gage wants Gilroy bond measure vote
During tonight’s regular City Council meeting, Mayor Don Gage asked that a "Quality of Life" bond measure discussion be put on the agenda for the Council’s next scheduled meeting on June 3.
Auto Mall Parkway coming to Gilroy
Gilroy's auto dealerships are getting a new street name and improved signage on U.S. 101 as the City goes into overdrive to attract big-spending car buyers. Chestnut Street from 10th Street to Luchessa Avenue will be renamed Auto Mall Parkway in the coming months, and in a coup for Gilroy, Caltrans will also put in “Auto Mall Parkway” signs on the highway at no cost to local taxpayers.
Rod Kelley Parent Club embezzler back in court next week
The woman who embezzled more than $50,000 from the Rod Kelley Elementary School parent club more than 10 years ago violated her probation by failing to make monthly payments and must appear Tuesday at the Hall of Justice in San Jose.
Can Council rein in $55.8M?
City Council is considering taking a closer look at its 300-page biennial budget that includes the addition of seven new jobs and a $55.8 million expenditure for Gilroy police and fire departments, something Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward wants to scale back.
GPD, City to discuss influx of transients, homeless
Gilroy Police Chief Denise Turner is gathering data on the impact of homelessness in Gilroy and will take the findings to City Council later this month in hopes City staff will craft a policy that helps address the issue.
City Council meeting: Woodward holds pricey legal fees in contempt
During Monday night’s regular City Council meeting, members agreed to take a hard look at cutting down legal costs to the City, extended a temporary moratorium for check cashing and payday lending businesses and continued closed session negotiations with unions representing city employees and firefighters.
City Council has full meeting plate
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.
