Gilroy Fire Station Set For Panel Upgrades After $100K Grant

The Masten Fire Station is expected to get photovoltaic panels and a battery backup system.

New Family Resource Center Proposed In Gilroy

Santa Clara County and the city of Gilroy are slated to partner in bringing the center to the San Ysidro Cultural Center.

Residents Invited To Submit Legislation Ideas For Gilroy Council

Gilroy Councilmember Zach Hilton created a Google Form titled “There Ought To Be A Law" for residents to submit their ideas.

Gilroy Seeks Finance Manager

The job listing notes the job is an “excellent mid-management opportunity” that would pay between $110,904 and $147,888.

CA Attorney General To Probe Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office

The investigation will look into whether Sheriff Laurie Smith and her office engaged in “a pattern or practice of unconstitutional conduct."

Gilroy-Area Unemployment Still Low: New Figures

The Santa Clara County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Gilroy City Council To Return To Virtual Meetings

City Manager Jimmy Forbis recommended that virtual meetings continue through Mar. 31 because of the omicron variant.

Several Gilroy Boards, Commissions Could Be On Chopping Block

The proposal to consolidate four committees to reduce staff workload will come before the Gilroy City Council on Monday.

Gilroy City Shifts To Organic Waste Recycling In 2022

Here's how to comply with California's new recycling program, which requires residents to separate food products out from trash.

Plan To Preserve Coyote Valley Approved By Santa Clara Co. Supes

County officials argued the new land use policy for the area will ensure that the county's farmers have access to affordable farmland.

Gilroy, South County May Get Public Internet Service Provider

The Board of Supervisors took a step toward creating a county-operated ISP aimed at expanding internet access to underserved residents.

Gilroy-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Update

The Santa Clara County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Santa Clara Co. Approves Draft Of Redistricting Map

The Yellow Map, considered a controversial option by conservatives, was advanced by a coalition of local civil rights and labor groups.

Thousands Of Farmworkers Will Get Pay Raises Thanks To A Lawsuit

Farmworkers will see pay increases in 2022 thanks to a lawsuit to stop a Trump-era wage freeze.

Gilroy-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Santa Clara County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Santa Clara Co. Supervisors Propose Expanding Healthcare Program

Supervisors Simitian and Lee want to increase eligibility for uninsured residents who do not qualify for insurance.

Law Firm To Probe Incident At Gilroy Councilmember's Home: Report

The Gilroy Dispatch​ reported the investigation will look into possible violations of city code at Councilmember Armendariz's home.

Open Space Group Plans To Preserve Farmland North Of Gilroy

The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority purchased 60 acres of farmland in the Coyote Valley.

Gilroy-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Santa Clara County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Santa Clara Co. To Provide $76M In Hero Pay For County Employees

The vote Tuesday spends about $76 million out of the county's first tranche of $187 million ARPA funding to provide one-time payments.

Affordable Housing Proposals In Santa Clara Co. Seek State Funds

The cities of Palo Alto, Mountain View, Santa Clara and San Jose will seek proposals for state Project Homekey Funding.

Gilroy To Hold Open Chat Event With Mayor, Public Works Director

Blankley and Jordan will take part in “Conversation and Coffee” Saturday, with the topic focused on the public works department.

3 Open Positions On Gilroy Commissions

Positions are available on committees focused on housing, open government and the physically challenged board of appeals.

Back Rent Trending Downward In Santa Clara County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Santa Clara County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

New Facility Planned In Santa Clara County Water District By 2028

The new water purification facility will allow Valley Water to purify more than 10 million gallons of water per day.

Gilroy Flag Flying Policy Set For Update After Pride Controversy

The council was split in May on approval of raising the pride flag over city hall, with one member citing the need to “stay neutral."

Newsom Claims Victory: See How Santa Clara County Voted

The majority of voters in Santa Clara County voted to keep Gov. Gavin Newsom in office in the gubernatorial recall election.

Santa Clara Co. Supes OK Funding Increase For Afghan Refugees

Approximately 300 Afghan refugees are expected to arrive in Santa Clara County in the next 12 months.

California Recall: Where To Vote In Gilroy

The gubernatorial recall election that will decide Gov. Gavin Newsom's fate arrives Tuesday. Here's how to find a polling place near you.

Gilroy-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The Santa Clara County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Laura's Law Could Be Implemented In Santa Clara Co. In Early 2022

The law paves the way for court-ordered treatment for people with severe mental illness and a history of hospitalization or incarceration.

Trauma Recovery Center Could Come To Santa Clara County

The recovery center would be for survivors of violent crimes and other traumatic events.

Affordable Housing Project Poised To Help Gilroy Farm Workers

The new project is poised to bring new units for the county's 8,000-plus agricultural workers.

Gilroy City Hall Reopens For In-Person Services

City Hall is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and by appointment on Fridays.

Supervisors Propose No-Confidence Vote In Santa Clara Co. Sheriff

"We no longer have confidence that Sheriff Laurie Smith​ is able to faithfully, effectively, and ethically perform the duties of Sheriff."

California Recall: Ballot Drop Off, Polling Places In Gilroy

The gubernatorial recall Election Day that will decide Gov. Gavin Newsom's fate arrives Sept. 14. Here's how and where to vote.

Santa Clara County Seeks Public Input On Jail

County Supervisors Joe Simitian and Otto Lee​ demanded an investigation​​​ of how the sheriff's office runs the jail earlier in August.

Gilroy To Meet With County Water District To Discuss Drought

Earlier this month, Gilroy declared a Level 2 water supply shortage due to worsening drought conditions.

Supervisors Call For Investigations Into Santa Clara County Jails

Two supervisors are asking for grand jury and state investigations over a "lack of transparency" in the sheriff's oversight of county jails.

Gilroy Residents Invited To Discuss Housing Element

The events are part of "Let's Talk Housing," a collaborative effort by cities and the county as they address the Housing Element law.