Giving new meaning to let’s get out there and paint the town …
So thanks to Sharon Albert, former councilwoman, for alerting us about a simple way to help beautify Gilroy. Benjamin Moore, the paint company, is having a voting contest to pick a city that could use a paint job for its downtown and Gilroy made the list. Just go to www.paintwhatmatters.com and click on the general geographic location where we are. Gilroy pops up on the list and then click to vote. “Main Street Matters” is the overarching theme. I wholeheartedly agree with that notion – our downtown is a reflection of our community – and ours could use a fresh coat and then some. But every little bit helps and this would be a big bonus if we get it together and pass the word along.
Library to host free legal services fair
The Gilroy Public Library will be hosting a free legal services fair for South County residents from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday June 15. The Gilroy Public Library is located at 350 W. Sixth St. in Gilroy.
Two will stand trial for Tara Romero’s murder
The killing case of Morgan Hill teen Tara Romero spins a harrowing account of two opposing worlds colliding in terror when a group of young high school classmates celebrating a 15th birthday coincidentally crossed paths at the end of the night with five young men intent on settling a score with a rival street gang.
Library hours mulled over
The Gilroy Library is open less than any other branch in the Santa Clara County Library District, and while there's currently no funding to increase hours, district officials say they are open to brainstorming ideas with the City of Gilroy on how to increase the building's availability to the public.
$1.75M to guide General Plan update
City Council voted unanimously Monday night to authorize an almost $1.75 million contract to hire two consulting firms that will work in tandem to guide a 25-person citizen committee in updating Gilroy’s 20-year General Plan.
