In Gilroy, first-term Mayor Marie Blankley fell farther behind Greg Bozzo Wednesday as ballot-counting headed to the final days.

An investigation concluded that Armendariz violated several city ordinances when she helped organize a 2021 Halloween party at her residence in which two people were shot and killed and two others were injured.

Critics say that despite threats of big insurance premiums in the wake of a 2019 mass shooting, Gilroy city officials pulled the plug too early on the Gilroy Garlic Festival after more than four decades.

The real estate deal by the online retail giant marks its second acquisition in Gilroy and extends its footprint — and jobs potential — deeper into South Santa Clara County.

Councilmember Carol Marques worries the policy will open a "can of worms," expose the city to liability.

Critics worry that too many of the funds are going to extend BART to Silicon Valley instead of repairing local streets.

Family and friends gathered at the scene of his death to remember the Gilroy native who died one year ago while in police custody.