Bright, shiny and new
Julissa Hernandez, 9, of San Martin, and Captain Nuno Ribeiro of Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, are seen at the Global Children Foundation bike giveaway on Dec. 11. The foundation, in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office, collaborated for the second year to offer underprivileged children a welcome surprise during the holiday season. The program gave 35 elementary schoolchildren in the San Martin area new bikes for Christmas.
Perry Woodward Appointed Mayor and Council Moves Forward With New General Plan
The City Council chose attorney and lifelong Gilroy resident Perry Woodward as the city’s new mayor Monday, succeeding Don Gage, who retired last month.
Bigger is Better, Says 721-Acre Developer
Jeff Martin didn’t know what it felt like to be a villain until his wife came back from her book club one night and told him people thought he was ruining Gilroy.
Dominant second half propels Gilroy to big win over Monterey
Ahead of Tuesday’s start to league play, the Gilroy girls basketball team got a much-needed win in very convincing fashion.
Perry Woodward Chosen as Mayor in First Council Meeting of the Year
Attorney Perry Woodward succeeded Don Gage as Gilroy's mayor Monday night.Don Gage retired from the post on Dec. 31 after 30 years of public service and with 10 months left on his term. Woodward will serve out the remainder of Gage’s term, which expires in December. Residents will be able to vote for a mayor to serve a full four-year term during municipal elections in November.The council will next select a replacement for the empty council seat from applicants who apply to the city clerk by January 15. The sole dissenting vote was cast by councilmember Roland Velasco, who said while he likes Woodward personally, the pair have had “too many policy disagreements” to vote for him. No other councilmember was forwarded to take on the role. The meeting quickly moved forward to the reading of the oath of office, during which Woodward stood with his two young daughters. The entire proceedings took about five minutes. After taking the Oath, Woodward said he promised to represent all residents, not just those who live in his neighborhood or show up to meetings.The only hiccup to the proceedings occurred minutes later when Woodward attempted to make a motion to appoint city council member, Peter Leroe-Munoz as mayor pro tempore.The item was not on the night’s agenda and three people from the audience spoke up, including the chairman of the city’s Open Government Commission, Walt Glines, who had some succinct words of advice for the council, “If it’s not on the agenda, don’t do it.”With that, Woodward recanted, saying, “Ok, you’ve persuaded me.” The mayor pro tem will be selected at the next city council meeting.The city's attorney had counseled Woodward earlier to appoint a secondary mayor right away in case Woodward had to miss a meeting. Woodward, a local lawyer, has served on the Gilroy City Council since 2007, the last 3 years as Mayor Pro Tem.
Year in Review: A look back at 2015
It is always fun at the end of a year to look back and reflect on what we just experienced.
Gilroy boys hoops close nonleague season on high note
Gilroy got one final tune up before the start of league play on Wednesday, having its biggest game thus far.
Old is Gold at this Gilroy Antique Store
Say what you will about downtown Gilroy, one of its unabashed fans is Bruce Dane, whose Garbo’s Antiques has been a mainstay on Monterey Street for 25 years.
Nimble Thimble is a Gilroy Hit
In Silicon Valley, life seems to be all about the high tech, speedy, and modern. However, at the Nimble Thimble in downtown Gilroy, owner Linda Williams finds a balance between the old school and the high tech through the art of quilting.
