Volunteers spruce up veteran’s Gilroy home
By Wallace Baine
Last Friday, on a crisp and sunny winter morning, about two dozen volunteers gathered at an address on Rosanna Street in Gilroy. Their mission was to paint a house.
The vibe was upbeat, with laughter and easy conversations, refreshments and music.
But one person...
Who decided to cut back on police on festival’s last day?
In 2018, the city of Gilroy paid its police officers $248,000 in extra duty pay to provide security at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. The following year, city spending on festival security decreased by more than $67,000—a 27 percent drop.
Salaries for firefighters at the festival...
Victims holding city responsible for their festival wounds
The city of Gilroy likely will be sued for damages by 11 surviving gunshot victims of the Gilroy Garlic Festival mass shooting, as well as the parents of 6-year-old Stephen Romero, who was killed in the July 28 incident, based on recent court filings.
The...
Velasco won’t seek reelection
Mayor Roland Velasco announced Jan. 27 that he will not seek a second term in the November election.
“With much reflection, I had an opportunity over the last couple of months to talk with my wife about the time and energy it takes to be...
Chamber honors men, women
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the recipients of its annual Spice of Life Awards during a sold-out dinner Feb. 1 at the Granada Theater in Morgan Hill.
The winners include longtime Gilroyans and local businesses and non-profits that have supported the community over...
Lofgren makes case for calling witnesses
Rep. Zoe Lofgren was front and center at the opening session of the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, arguing for a motion for the Senate to subpoena new evidence in the case against the President.
Lofgren, whose 19th Congressional District includes Morgan Hill, San...
Primary ballots sent to military, voters
The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters’ Office mailed the first ballots out to military and overseas voters on Jan. 17, for the March 3 Presidential Primary Election.
Both federal and state laws require ballots for voters who are on active duty in the military...
Police: Don’t drink and drive on Super Bowl Sunday
Football fans who plan on partying hard while watching the Super Bowl football game Feb. 2 should be sure they have a safe ride home after the game, Gilroy police advise.
“If you plan on drinking, plan for a ride home with a sober driver,”...
