From Gilroy, with love
The good vibes were infectious Wednesday night inside the dining commons at Christopher High School. Roughly 300 students were smiling, pop music streamed from a stereo and a sea of hands stuffed thousands of goodies into plastic baggies – a tangible gesture that will find its way to U.S. soldiers stationed far, far away from home.
Sales tax numbers a sign of brighter times?
Gilroy’s reputation as a retail Mecca may be pulling it out of the Great Recession.
Red Phone: A conflict of interest?
“Dear Red Phone, Does the city of Gilroy have a contract with Bracco towing to pick up parking violation vehicles or are they suppose to use a “rotation” system as CHP does? IF there is a contract or whatever between Gilroy and Bracco then wouldn’t that be a conflict of interest? And the fact that Bracco’s wife has been a city employee during his time on the council, would that be a conflict also? Does it seem as though Mr. Bracco is using his “seat” and his wife or whomever it is that gave him information to play some very ugly games to discredit his opponent so he can be elected as mayor?”
Gilroy woman plans to sue for police misconduct
A Gilroy woman who plans to file a lawsuit against the City of Morgan Hill claims to be the victim of false arrest and invasion of privacy in an incident that resulted in a police department internal investigation.
Updated: DA still expects charges against SF man in runaway case
The district attorney's office chief investigator said prosecutors are "back in the investigation mode" and still contended "crimes occurred" in the case of 41-year-old Clint Wageman, who had been accused of concealing a 14-year-old Hollister runaway before the related charge was dismissed Thursday.
UPDATE: City cracks down on Valentine’s vendors
The City of Gilroy's two code enforcement officers issued immediate cease and desist warnings to approximately 19 vendors who on Tuesday were selling Valentine's Day products without the proper city permits and business licenses.
