Check out the, "White House Hispanic Community Action Summit" on Saturday. Attendees will discuss issues that are critical to the Hispanic community.
According to a survey of 1,850 students in Santa Clara County, as many as one in four teens have tried the drug at least once.
Interested individuals have until the end of the month to apply.
The vote was also made to spur Santa Clara County cities to launch campaigns educating the public about the harmful effects of the material.
GUSD board members explored the possibility of creating a parcel tax for Gilroy residents in anticipation of deep cuts from the state for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years.
Congressman Mike Honda will represent Gilroy in the 15th Congressional District until June.
"Coffee with the Mayor" sessions give residents a chance to talk about the city issues they feel are important.
Shirakawa was sworn in Tuesday. He replaces Dave Cortese as president.
City council members also moved closer to voting on an Election Focused Ethics Program
The council will also motion to approve funding for the Gilroy Compassion Center.
GUSD officials will know whether they'll be able to restore five furlough days in a few weeks, and will hold a special study session on Jan. 12 to explore the possibility.
Application deadline is January 23 at 5 p.m.
Grant worth more than $160,000 will mean more state-of-the-art breath alcohol instruments and increased field sites to catch drunk drivers.
Here's a List of new legislation passed by your backyard assembly people and state senators in 2012.
Taxpayers have until midnight Dec. 31 to donate to their favorite non-profits. However, make sure you know who actually gets your money.
Nov. 3 death of District 1 committee member Steve Glickman must be filled by Jan. 21.
Gilroy City Council members say they have more questions, and recommend more public workshops to gain community input.
Donations will pay salaries to parks workers, averting closure of state's second-largest park.
In other business, council will vote on a construction contract and interview applicants for open seats on city boards, commissions.
More than a ton of chorizo sausages have been recalled after food officials discovered an ingredient—wheat—missing from the labels.
No-contest plea reduces charge in embezzlement of more than $8,000 from Memorial Day Parade Committee.
Council votes in favor of full disclosure requirement for campaign donations.
The council will also revisit the issue of implementing an Election Focused Ethics Program.
The deadline to apply for any of the 11 vacant city positions is Tuesday at 5 p.m. Applications can be emailed directly to the city clerk, or dropped off at City Hall.
Council members argue against allowing active and retired officers to purchase the police department's surplus firearms.
The council will also motion to recognize the law enforcement agencies that participated in Operation Garlic Press.
The Gilroy City Council will be motioning to open recruitment for nine city positions ranging from the Planning Commission to the Historic Heritage Commission.
An annual presentation by the Historic Heritage Committee, and a look at modifying the city's truck traffic routes are also on Monday's agenda.
Four vertical train alignments were presented during the City of Gilroy's fourth community workshop titled, “Finalizing the Vision,” at Gilroy High School on Wednesday evening.
The council will look into purchasing a high-tech security robot for the Gilroy Police Department, and will submit an application to have a trail project constructed for the city.
In a perfect world the multi-agency 50-year plan would satisfy both environmentalists and real estate developers.
Federal legislation introduced on Friday would freeze federal funding for the high-speed rail.
City of Gilroy discusses implementing a ban on plastic bags.
Eighth Festival of Lights to draw thousands to Cupertino, South Bay for celebration of Diwali, triumph of good over evil.
The Gilroy City Council will motion to continue or discontinue their participation in the Santa Clara Valley Habitat plan at Monday's 6 p.m. meeting.
Also on Tuesday's agenda, commission to consider next steps for national award, release 2012 schedule.
Action by district attorneys prevents company's sales of DPL Therapy Systems in California.
The council also revisited the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Conservation Plan on Monday night.
Also on the agenda, the city will consider an election-focused ethics program.
The city will be split into Congressional districts 19 and 20.