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Dirty dishes and dirty clothes may be piling up in First Street homes and restaurants for a few days. Gilroy city officials today were attempting to clarify communications to business owners and residents about the First Street sewer project that began Aug.1 appeared to have...

Deputies shot at a fugitive wanted for a host of violent crimes

Miller Avenue will be closed Aug. 27 and possibly Aug. 28 as part of the 10th street extension project. The closure will take place from 8:30 am to 2 pm with a detour on Thomas Rd. The extension of 10th street is part of...

City planners have recommended the approval of Gilroy's first

- A celebration of life for Lynn Shimek will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Fortino Winery, located at 4525 Hecker Pass Highway in Gilroy. The gathering will take place at 3 p.m. The service will commence at 3:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Donation boxes will be set up onsite for attendees wishing to donate to a fund established in support of the Shimek's two teen-age children. Fortino Winery said it is expecting up to 200 guests.

The Gilroy Police Department made dozens of arrests this past week. Some of the offenses included possession of a concealed firearm by a convicted felon, possession of methamphetamine for sale, vandalism, DUI and false impersonation. Here is the police blotter from Sept. 25 through Oct. 2.

City Council took unprecedented steps to prohibit the proliferation of payday lending and check cashing businesses within Gilroy, preventing them from expanding or even relocating to the Garlic Capital, following unanimous votes to amend the City's zoning ordinance and waiving any further readings.

Officers representing 13 county law enforcement agencies arrested 316 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs from Dec. 13 through Dec 25.