City braces for influx of homeless
City officials and nonprofit leaders are concerned Gilroy could see an influx in homeless individuals with no place to go as a result of recent developments in the northern part of Santa Clara County.
One last discussion on the Habitat Plan scheduled for Monday night
The final version of the hefty 50-year, $660 million, 2,800 page Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan - the sweeping multi-agency regional plan said to streamline the development process as well as protect open space - is up for discussion once and for all during Monday’s regular City Council meeting.
Council approves $770K for youth center
The Gilroy City Council on Monday approved more than $770,000 worth of improvements to the Gilroy Community Youth Center, which include resurfacing the center's basketball courts and constructing disabilities-compliant restrooms and picnic areas.
Guest Column: How Bad Can Traffic Get?
52 at Ferguson. If you're a Gilroy resident, or a commuter from outside of the area, you know the spot I'm talking about. The "new" light at the intersection of 152 and Ferguson that went in a few years ago. If you live close like I do, you know how often things go wrong or happen at this exact spot. The lights were put in to "help" with the fender benders and multitude of accidents that happened when it was just a stop sign. Too many people were impatient and caused gridlock right at this spot from all directions.
City’s third quarter sales tax update shows uptick in business activity
Gilroy is a regional destination “capturing” sales tax in excess of what residents alone typically spend, according to the City of Gilroy’s third quarter sales tax update.
Rosen edges incumbent Carr in DA’s race
Challenger Jeff Rosen emerged with a slim lead over incumbent