Politics

Salary and benefit hikes for Gilroy city employees were the highest among Santa Clara County municipalities in the first half of the decade, while earnings for regular workers were stagnant, according to data published online by the nonprofit watchdog group Transparent California.

The single largest building project the City of Gilroy has seen in five years is at a standstill.

Santa Clara firm, Guerra Construction was awarded $144,590 to complete Phase II of upgrades to San Ysidro Park. Out of five bids submitted to the city, Guerra’s came out the lowest, nearly $60,000 less than the top bid of $203,282. According to the staff report, the project includes a new concrete pathway along the southern edge of the 9.25 acre park, concrete and drainage improvements to picnic areas adjacent to the pathway, and ADA improvements to a drinking fountain.

GILROY—Following a change of heart by Gilroy Mayor Don Gage, the Gilroy City Council voted unanimously to approve full funding for the Welcome Center for fiscal year 2016-2017—which amounts to $300,000 in city funds.

San Jose—The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office has launched an investigation into conflicts of interest and allegations of fraudulent billing at the Santa Clara Valley Water District.

Laughter and rancor characterized the city council's detailed

All classes through the City of Gilroy Early Childhood Recreation program are now open for enrollment.