YOUR GUIDE TO CITY-RELATED NEWS AND EVENTS | | City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day and will reopen for regular business at 8:30 AM on Monday, July 6. | |
Celebrate July 4th the Gilroy Way
Safe and Sane Only!
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With the 4th of July right around the corner, please remember to celebrate responsibly and safely!
Remember:
✅ ONLY safe and sane fireworks are allowed in Gilroy
✅ ONLY in designated areas &
✅ ONLY from 9 AM on July 1st through 10 PM on July 4th
🚫 All other fireworks are ILLEGAL in Gilroy - always.
The map of Prohibited Areas for Fireworks has been updated for 2026 and includes new areas where safe-and-sane fireworks are prohibited. Be sure to check the map to see where safe and legal fireworks are allowed and where they are prohibited.
Please support local Gilroy youth sports and non-profit groups by buying Safe and Sane Fireworks at the fundraising booths. Bring proof of Gilroy residency.
Gilroy’s Fireworks Show
Fireworks will be launched from Gilroy High School (750 W. 10th St.), with the show beginning around dusk, at approximately 9:30 PM. The fireworks show can be best viewed from the nearby neighborhoods and Christmas Hill Park.
Or check out one of the other professional shows throughout the Bay Area and enjoy a fun, safe, and spectacular show with family and friends.
City Hall Closed on Friday, July 3
In celebration of the 4th of July and in observance of Independence Day, Gilroy City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3, and will reopen for regular business at 8:30 AM on Monday, July 6.
For more information, please visit www.cityofgilroy.org/fireworks
| | How to Run for Office: Four Easy Steps | | |
The November General Election is coming, and for those persons interested in learning how to run for office, we’ve broken it down into four easy steps.
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File a FPPC Intention Statement: File a Candidate Intention Statement (Form 501) with the City Clerk.
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Pick Up Nomination Papers: During the Nomination Period, from July 13 to August 7, schedule an appointment with the City Clerk to receive your Nomination Packet, which includes your Nomination Paper and required forms.
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File Nomination Papers with the City Clerk: Collect at least 20 valid signatures from registered voters in your district. Return all completed documents and pay the filing fee before the nomination deadline.
For more information about how to run for office, visit: www.cityofgilroy.org/362/Elections-Voter-Information
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Share Your Input on Gilroy’s Proposed Affordable Housing Project
8th and Forest/Alexander Housing Development
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The City of Gilroy, in partnership with the County of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Housing Authority, invites the community to learn about the proposed 8th and Forest/Alexander Affordable Housing Development. This project aims to provide affordable housing for families, with a focus on agricultural workers and their families in Gilroy.
Visit our informational booth to explore the project, ask questions, and share your thoughts on how you believe the development can best fit into the neighborhood and support future residents.
Stop by on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Gilroy City Hall Plaza, 7351 Rosanna St.
To learn more about the proposed development, visit the 8th and Forest/Alexander project webpage.
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This tip could save you time and money. . .
Dispose of Bulky Items with a Phone Call
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Looking to get rid of large, bulky items? Recology South Valley can help get your mattress, couch, or any large, bulky item out of your sight.
Recology customers get 2 bulk pick-ups a year, curbside at no charge. Call and schedule a curbside pickup. 408- 842-3358.
Prefer to drop it off? No problem. San Martin Transfer Station is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed Sunday and Monday. You can contact them at 408-842-3358. Drop-off fees may apply.
San Martin Transfer Station Fees (depending on the items being dropped off)
- Appliances between $30 to $50 (depending on the appliance)
- Furniture $40 each item
- Mattress $36 each item
To confirm pricing or for more information, call 408-842-3358.
For additional resources, visit the Environmental Programs webpage.
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San Ysidro Park Cleanup
Saturday, July 11
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Join us at San Ysidro Park for our next cleanup day on Saturday, July 11, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. If you want to help beautify our community, this is a great way to make a difference. Your participation keeps our parks clean and ready for all families to enjoy.
San Ysidro Park features picnic tables, a jogging path, basketball and handball courts, and open fields, offering residents of all ages a place to relax, connect, and enjoy the outdoors.
Let’s work together to keep Gilroy beautiful.
🌳 What: San Ysidro Park Cleanup Day
📅 When: Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM
📍 Where: San Ysidro Park,7700 Murray Ave. (Meet at the park entrance near Murray Ave. and Chestnut St.)
To ensure everyone’s safety, all volunteers must sign a waiver. You can download and print the waiver in advance and bring it with you, or complete one on-site. Parents must be present to sign waivers for minors.
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Attention Gilroy Artists!
Gilroy Elevate the Arts Grant Program Application Now Open
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Calling all Gilroy artists! The City of Gilroy, in partnership with SVCREATES, is excited to invite local artists and arts organizations based in the Gilroy area, including Morgan Hill, San Martin, San Juan Bautista, and Hollister, to apply for the Gilroy Elevate the Arts Grant Program.
This program offers our local artists an opportunity to showcase their talent and help strengthen Gilroy’s arts community.
If your program or project takes place between September 1, 2026, and August 30, 2027, you are eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Online: Submit your application through the SVCREATES online portal.
Important Dates
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Applicant Information Session: Monday, June 22 at 6:00 PM I Register
- Application Closes: July 10, 2026
- Panel Review and Scoring: July 13- July 31, 2026
- Award Notification: August 24, 2026
Grant Details
Eligible projects or programs must take place in Gilroy between September 1, 2026 and August 30, 2027. Funding awards will range from $3,000 to $10,000
For questions about this grant or application, visit SVCREATES website.
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Now Hiring: Management Assistant
Administration Department
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The City of Gilroy is excited to announce the recruitment of a full-time Management Assistant to support the Administration Department.
Reporting directly to the Assistant City Administrator, the Management Assistant provides extensive administrative support, including budget assistance, municipal administration, records and contract processing, customer service, and cross- departmental operations.
This role offers valuable exposure to public sector operations, process improvement, and progressively independent administrative work.
We are looking for a candidate with strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a drive for efficiency.
Join our team! Apply at www.cityofgilroy.org/jobs.
Application closes June 30, 2026.
| | Santa Teresa Fire Station Staffing Report | | |
During the week of June 12, 2026, our firefighters staffed the Interim Santa Teresa Fire Station for three days.
We will staff the station as often as available personnel and responsible overtime practices allow.
When we have enough staffing, we will place the station in service with either:
- A Type 1 engine with three firefighters, or
- A Type 6 engine with two firefighters, depending on daily personnel availability.
On days when we do not have qualified personnel, we will leave the station unstaffed. This approach aligns with our winter-season operations.
We will continue to staff the station whenever heightened public safety concerns arise, including:
- State of emergency declarations
- Red Flag Warnings
- Fourth of July and surrounding weekends
- Potential flood conditions or other disasters
- Public events or gatherings where increased risk is identified
This weekly report is part of our ongoing commitment to transparency regarding the staffing status of the Santa Teresa Fire Station.
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Come Play at Rainbow Park!
New Playground Retrofit is Complete
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We are excited to announce that the Rainbow Park playground project is officially complete!
Residents can now enjoy the park’s beautiful setting and brand‑new playground equipment. The upgrades were designed to create a welcoming space for everyone by offering a safe, accessible, and positive play experience for visitors of all ages and abilities.
And while the red poles were not replaced due to the high cost, the City was able to use those funds to make additional park improvements across several parks, allowing more neighborhoods to benefit from new playground upgrades.
This summer, plan a picnic, enjoy the outdoors, and come explore the new playground at Rainbow Park!
Learn more about completed park projects and current improvements underway.
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Have you noticed any potholes, water leaks, streetlight outages, tree issues, or have a neighborhood or city-related concern?
Our online service request portal and mobile app (available for download in app store), GilroyConnect, makes it easier than ever to report city-related concerns.
With just a few simple steps, you can submit your request, track your service request, and view other resident requests.
Once your request is submitted, you will have the option to create an account, which will give you access to additional features and to receive updates on your service request.
| | | Ask Gilroy: Your City, Your Questions! | | |
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions!
We've provided answers to some of the questions below, and look forward to more questions this week.
❓I noticed you recently resurfaced the tennis courts at Las Animas Park. Will you be doing any work on the handball courts?
Thank you for your recent interest in completed improvements at Las Animas Park. We are pleased to be part of making Las Animas Veterans Park more inviting to all users. We have received inquiries from a number of community members about the status of improvements near the handball courts. On Tuesday night (June 16), the Parks and Recreation Commission held their regular meeting and discussed projects for the upcoming fiscal year. Next year, Public Works is planning to make drainage improvements to the area between the tennis courts and handball courts. As part of that work, we also plan to add some paving adjacent to the handball courts, re-seal the existing asphalt in the vicinity and incorporate some type of ground cover in the exposed dirt area.
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Have you ever wondered about Gilroy's infrastructure, upcoming developments, municipal services, or important community events? Your curiosity fuels our mission to provide you with answers.
📢 How It Works:
Ask Away: Drop your questions in the “Ask Gilroy” survey form
We Answer: Each week, we'll pick a question and provide a detailed answer in our weekly email
Stay Informed: Sign up for our emails to access our answers and stay in the loop.
It's time to unlock the mysteries of Gilroy together! Let's dive into the heart of our community and discover what makes our city tick.
👉 Ready to ask? Drop your questions in the survey form linked below and let’s go! 🚀
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City of Gilroy
Office Hours
Gilroy City Hall is open to the public Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, and on Friday by appointment only.
City of Gilroy
(408) 846-0219
7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
www.cityofgilroy.org
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