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A representative with the California High-Speed Rail Authority announced at the Aug. 26 Rotary Club meeting that the organization partnered with the City of Gilroy to plan for the Garlic Capital's very own station—preferably located downtown.

The City of Gilroy recently released its first quarter sales tax update for this fiscal year, demonstrating an 8 percent increase in cash receipts for the City and surpassing the average statewide gain of 3.7 percent. Growth was most pronounced in the new auto and miscellaneous vehicle sales sector with a 43.9 percent increase.

GILROY—The start of the school year marked the end of several major projects within the Gilroy Unified School District.

Peter Guenther was born and raised in the garlic city of Gilroy into a large family of seven brothers and sisters. He is the second youngest, was home-schooled until high school and attended South Valley Community Church.

All five candidates running for City Council are scheduled to participate in a public forum on Oct. 4 at the Gilroy Public Library. Members of the public will have an opportunity to meet the candidates and ask them questions before the ballots are cast on Nov. 4—exactly one month after the event.

The Gilroy Police Department made arrests for a variety of crimes this week, including attempted murder, sexual battery, kidnapping and possession of methamphetamine for sale. Arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter between Aug. 14 and 21.

Ryan Asp and Savanna Hartman know they no longer have others to fall back on for leadership: This year is their turn to take the reins.

In celebration of the newly labeled Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail, local wineries and business organizations invite oenophiles to tour local wineries and enjoy food live music for a weekend of celebration Aug. 23-24.