‘Second chance’ for sign proponents
City Council heard the pleas of 12 vocal business owners and community members who asked for a three-month reprieve from the controversial sign ordinance. But the regulations—which involve warning violating businesses and fining them up to $500 in some cases—will remain in effect.
Family of ‘naked, aggressive’ man who died following attempted arrest seeks damages
Family members of a Los Banos man who died six days after a 2013 encounter with police are asserting that the Gilroy Police Department used “unnecessary and excessive force,” according to a claim rejected by the city of Gilroy. The man's family sought $1 million in damages, and the GPD stands behind the actions of the officers involved.
2014 fire season: ‘worst ever’ in S. County
Despite late-season rainfall that left southern Santa Clara County hillsides green, recent warming temperatures have firefighters on the lookout for an increased threat of wildfires in what’s being called the worst fire season in history.
Princevalle St. fire prompts occupant evacuation
A closet fire prompted the evacuation of several residents living in an apartment complex in south Gilroy.
Council adopts goal of reducing water consumption by 20 percent
As California heads into the third year of drought, Santa Clara County cities are implementing water restrictions in an effort to conserve the resource. Gilroy has joined nearby cities in adopting a goal of reducing water consumption by at least 20 percent citywide.
Gilroy High School scholarships more than double in 2014
For Gilroy High seniors Victor Olmos and Bryanna Chavez, May 19 was life changing.
Football: Former Barnstormers get into AFA HOF
For the majority of his football career, Bryan Smith got out of the huddle before putting his hands underneath the butt of Jose Rodriguez.
Gilroy Library among early voting sites
Gilroy Library was selected among four local libraries added as early voting sites for the June primary elections.