Planning and Approvals Move Forward for State Highway 152/First Street Improvements

Planning and Approvals Move Forward for State Highway 152/First Street Improvements

Plans and approvals are moving forward for both the water line and resurfacing projects for California State Highway 152/First Street with construction on the water line sc...

Gilroy's Response to Request for Aid to Assist Areas Devastated by Fires

Like the rest of California and the nation, the City of Gilroy is saddened by the wide-destruction related to the multiple fires affecting the counties of Sonoma and Napa. We wish to acknowledge and express our appreciation for the many first responders i...

Questions About Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE)?

This year Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) became the official electricity supplier for residents and businesses of of our community, and serving the communities of Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Morgan...

City Continues to Explore Economic Development

Official Press Release

City Continues to Explore Economic Development

The City of Gilroy welcomes the opportunity to continue discussions with Great Wolf Resorts, Inc., about locating a Great Wolf Lodge in the city.  At the same time, in the coming...

Great Wolf Lodge Discussions Continue

Official Press Release

Great Wolf Lodge Discussions Continue

The exclusivity period between the City of Gilroy and Great Wolf Resorts, Inc., ended September 30, 2017.  The City of Gilroy and Great Wolf Resorts, Inc., will, however continue discussi...

Great Wolf Lodge Fact Sheet & Frequently Asked Questions

Great Wolf Lodge Fact Sheet & Frequently Asked Questions

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Gilroy Selected as Potential Location for New Great Wolf Lodge Family Resort

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Gilroy Selected as Potential Location for New Great Wolf Lodge Family Resort

August 30, 2017 (Gilroy, CA): The City of Gilroy, California announced that it has been selected by Great Wolf Resorts Inc. as a potential location for a new...

Energy Savings in South County Gets $800,000 Boost from Solar Enhancement

Significant commitments toward clean energy solutions and reduction of energy costs are underway at the SCRWA wastewater treatment and water reclamation facility.  Planning, design and permitting of the 189 kW solar electric systems began in 2016...

Alexander Station Rumors Unfounded

Alexander Station Rumors Unfounded

Rumors surrounding Alexander Station apartments being filled with residents from Oakland are unfounded at this time.  City staff has confirmed that property managers for Alexander Station have not engaged in mark...

Update on Silicon Valley Green Energy

This year, Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) became the official electricity supplier for residents and businesses in Gilroy. SVCE also supplies electricity to the communities of Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno. M...

City Responds to Allegations

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Local Street Repair Update

In the next few weeks, City crews will begin street repair within the residential area bordered by I.O.O.F. Ave, Monterey Road, Las Animas Avenue and Highway 101 (Zone 4B).  For detailed information regarding affected streets in this phase, pleas...

Why is Gilroy Removing Trees?

Why is Gilroy Removing Trees?

The urban forest, consisting of approximately 18,000 trees, located throughout the City of Gilroy is one of the most prized attributes of our town.  These trees are watched over and maintained by the City of Gilroy. &...

City of Gilroy Appoints New Police Chief

GILROY, CA – The City of Gilroy has selected Scot Smithee as its next Chief of Police. The appointment of Scot took place at the City Council meeting of June 19, 2017 . . .

Press Release City of Gilroy to Appoint New Police Chief

2017 Strategic Priorities, Vision and Mission

With the recent adoption of the Council 2017 Strategic Priorities, we’ve compiled this 1 page information sheet containing their Priorities, the City Mission and Vision.

A PDF version of the informational sheet can be found here.

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Road Repair Update 5/16/17

Local street repair will commence in the next few days as city crews have recently begun training to use the newly purchased paving machine and will soon begin prepping roads for patchwork and repaving.  The streets highlighted on the map below h...

Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) the New Energy Program in Gilroy

Starting in July, the remaining residents of Gilroy will start receiving 100% carbon-free electricity from your new electricity provider.

Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) is a community-owned agency, formed in spring 2016 by twelve South Bay communities,...

State of the City Address 2017

Mayor Velasco gave his State of the City Address last week, organized and hosted by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce.  If you missed it, thanks to CMAP, you can view right here on our website.

New Platform for Residents to Stay Informed, Be Involved and Share Ideas!

The City of Gilroy is proud to announce the launching of Civic Voice, a new platform to help residents stay informed about City projects, get involved in online discussions and share ideas!  With interactive features, Civic Voice makes it easy fo...

First Street Road Repair/Projects Update – January 2017

First Street in Gilroy has been deteriorating significantly.  Its poor condition is the subject of many inquiries and complaints to the City. We are just as frustrated as other community members with the condition of this important and heavily tr...

Gilroy Recreation Activity Guide Winter/Spring 2017 is Now Online!

The Gilroy Recreation Activity Guide Winter/Spring 2017 is Now Online! Click the link below for quick access to the guide which contains a variety of classes and workshops for all ages.

Third St. and Santa Teresa Blvd. Roundabout Update: 11/8/16

Striping will be completed Thursday, November 10th and the roundabout will be open to all modes of traffic from all directions after 5:00 p.m. on that day.
Some follow-up striping for crosswalks, bike lanes, etc. will take place Friday, November 11th.

Measure H Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About the Gilroy Urban Growth Boundary Initiative
and Elections Code 9212 Report. The purpose of this information is to inform the public and is in no way intended to advocate for or in opposition to the Initiative.

Bridge to Justice Free Legal Clinic

WHEN: Sunday, October 30, 2016
TIME: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
WHERE: Community Solutions,
9015 Murray Ave, #100
Gilroy, CA 95020

Loma Fire Update: Noon 10/2/16

119 Engines :: 10 Helicopters :: 0 Air Tankers :: 68 Hand Crews :: 13 Dozers
Overnight, the fire made minimal progress and continued to consume islands of unburned fuels that are at critically low fuel moistures. Extremely drought stressed vegetation con...Read on...

Loma Fire Update: Noon 10/1/16

171 Engines :: 14 Helicopters :: 2 Air Tankers :: 67 Hand Crews :: 15 Dozers

Community Meeting - October 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center - El Toro Room
17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Overnight, the fire re...Read on...

Loma Fire Community Meeting 10/1

Calfire will be hosting a Community Meeting - Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center - El Toro Room 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Loma Fire Update: Noon 9/30/16

Fire Update:
4,313 Acres :: 34% Contained :: 1,968 Personnel :: 179 Engines :: 16 Helicopters :: 6 Air Tankers :: 61 Hand Crews :: 32 Dozers

Overnight, the fire remained active while firefighters continued to build and reinforce containment lines arou...Read on...

Loma Fire Update: Noon 9/29/16

#LomaFire Update: 9/29 Noon

Safety Reminders:
The bike and walking trails behind Solarsano Middle School are closed. Please do not let your child walk or ride to school using these paths.

Fire Update:3,849 Acres :: 22% Contained :: 1,762 Perso...Read on...

Loma Fire Update: Noon 9/28/16

Loma Fire Update 9/28 at Noon

Over 1,000 firefighters from throughout the area are aggressively fighting the Loma Fire which continues to spread in the Loma Chiquita Road and Loma Prieta Road area of the Santa Cruz mountains. The fire is currently bur...Read on...

Gilroy's New Bicycle Map is Now Online!

In Gilroy, we have a bicycle-friendly community where cyclists, pedestrians and motorists thrive.
We now have our new bicycle map showing locations of bike lanes, bike paths and bike parking! Maps are available online and at City Hall at the Community...Read on...

Santa Teresa Blvd. Roundabout Detours for Garlic Festival

The Third Street at Santa Teresa Blvd. (STB) roundabout will have a jersey barrier installed down the middle to prevent traffic turning into westbound Third, and to prevent left turns from eastbound Third onto northbound STB. We will have the temporary si...Read on...

Gilroy Youth Commission Recruiting for 6 open Seats

The City of Gilroy is accepting applications for six open seats on the Gilroy Youth Commission. Click the link to read more.

Public Input Requested Regarding Window Replacement on Historic Buildings

Have you ever needed to replace a window on a historic building? Or, have you ever wondered if there are rules governing what materials you can use when replacing windows on a historic building?

If you answered yes to either question or are just inter...Read on...

Urban Water Management Plan Public Hearing Scheduled

The Gilroy City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 to review and discuss the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan (2015 UWMP). The public hearing will be held at 6:00 pm or as soon thereafter as the item can be heard, in the City Coun...Read on...

Eigleberry Closure

Please be advised that, Graniterock, acting as the contractor for the City of Gilroy, will perform miscellaneous asphalt repairs and asphalt paving on your street beginning on the WEEK OF APRIL 4TH. The project is expected to last 5 weeks, however, any ra...Read on...

DUI Checkpoint Planned

DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Planned April 22, 2016

Gilroy, CA – Gilroy Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on April 22, 2016, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 9:00 ...Read on...

City of Gilroy Spring 2016 Newsletter

The City of Gilroy Welcomes a new City Administrator. Read about this and many other items of community interest in the Spring Newsletter.

Envision Silicon Valley VTA Public Meetings in May

The public is invited to learn about progress being made toward developing a possible transportation sales tax
measure for the November 2016 ballot and to provide input. Find out how Santa Clara Valley TransportationAuthority (VTA) has been engaging wi...Read on...

Notification Addressing 1st Street Resurfacing

Over the last few months we have received many of your emails and messages regarding the deteriorated state of First Street between Monterey Road and Santa Teresa Boulevard. We take our road-user needs seriously and we appreciate all of your feedback and...Read on...

Free Citizen Workshop Gilroy Library

Saturday May 7th 2016. Make an appointment ahead of time. See flyer for details.

Notification of Miller Roundabout Delay

Developer, Cal-Atlantic Homes has requested a further extension on the construction of the roundabout at Miller and Santa Teresa Boulevard. Cal-Atlantic Homes has encountered several set-backs that have delayed their timeline; high levels of ground water ...Read on...

DUI Checkpoint Planned

Gilroy, CA – The Gilroy Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on March 12th, 2016 in the City of Gilroy between the hours of 9:00 pm to 3:00 am.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resourc...Read on...

Uvas Creek Clean Up - Family Service Day Event

The City of Gilroy invites all community members to join in helping clean up our local Uvas Creek. This event is being held as part of a community wide Family Service Day effort.

Saturday, April 30, 2016

9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon

Christmas Hill Park,...Read on...

Construction to Start on Roundabout at 3rd Street and Santa Teresa Boulevard

Meritage Homes has received all permits to begin conversion of the existing intersection at Santa Teresa Boulevard and Third to a roundabout intersection. We anticipate construction to begin in March and to last approximately 4 months.

Construction ...Read on...

Rescheduled March 14: South County Recycled Water Master Plan Update

Monday, March 14. 2016
6 - 8 p.m.

Place: Morgan Hill Community & CulturalCenter, El Toro Room
17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill

The cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill along with partner agencies the Santa Valley Water District and South County ...Read on...

Restriping on Santa Teresa Blvd. Near Christopher High

Striping on Santa Teresa Blvd. in the northbound lanes between Day Rd. East and Day Rd. West will be changed in the next 10 days to eliminate the funneling of northbound traffic into the left turn lane.
Prior to this change, drivers may legally cross thi...Read on...

Winter 2015/2016 Flood Preparation Information

Potential Areas of Flooding
In the past, flooding has mostly affected the southern area of Gilroy, streets south of Tenth Street and East of the Levee. In general, this area continues to be the most vulnerable to the flooding from Uvas Creek. The goo...Read on. . .

City of Gilroy Newsletter Winter 2016

Downtown Gilroy is the Historic Heart of the Community
Over the past 15 years, the City has invested over $20 million dollars in its revitalization, but there is more for the City and the property owners to do.

Public Invited to Dedication of New Library Mural

The Library mural will be officially presented to the citizens of Gilroy at a public ceremony on Thursday, October 29, at 4:30 p.m., in the Outdoor Paseo, south of the Library.
Local artist Sheryl Cathers recently completed the beautiful mural on the sou...Read on...

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