Politics

The City of Gilroy is in the midst of a project that will extend the trail at Uvas Creek near Christmas Hill Park about a half-mile, to Ascension Solorsano Middle School.

The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters is encouraging voters to drop off their ballots this weekend so they can get to counting the votes in time for Tuesday night.

The Gilroy Welcome Center entices travelers to visit Gilroy by marketing the area’s boutique wineries, proximity to beaches and miles of hiking, and for the “destination shopping” boasted in the 147-store Gilroy Premium Outlets.

According to court records, mayoral candidate and current Councilman Peter Arellano claimed $670,359 in debts when he filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in November 2004.

Graduation rates declined and dropouts rates increased last year for the Gilroy Unified School District, which is ramping up efforts to support and monitor at-risk students in danger of not getting their diploma.

Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 presidential election, and those who prefer to wait until the last minute can do so at the Community and Cultural Center in Morgan Hill.

Four candidates on Gilroy's ballot have filed for bankruptcy in the past, according to federal court documents.

Councilman Peter Leroe-Munoz and the Downtown Business Association are looking for ways to bridge the gap between the two types of businesses in Gilroy – those given the label of “white” and “Latino” by consumers.