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.
Council approves habitat plan, GUSD advocates ask for support for Prop 30
After a hearty debate with opposition coming from those who have been against it from the start, the final version of the hefty 50-year, $660 million, 2,800 page Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan was passed on a 4-3 vote during Monday's Council meeting.
When Spanish speakers dial 9-1-1
During a crucial 911 call, sometimes the difference of a few seconds can mean life or death.
Public safety unions taking low profile this election
In a break from politics as usual, the unions of the Gilroy police and fire departments have kept a low profile in endorsing candidates for mayor or City Council, according to those running for office.
Mayoral race campaign donations
Campaign donations are public record, and Gilroy's mayoral candidates were recently required to submit to the City a complete list of their donors last week.Â
Council candidates release campaign donations
Campaign donations are public record, so City Council candidates were recently required to submit to the City a complete list of their donors last week.Â