Tag: mexico

While Mexico and the world mourn a man whose music touched the lives of many in so many ways, local memories also include his visit to a small California agriculture community in Hollister.

La Catrina Mexican Grill & Bar in Hollister hosted a fundraiser in late July that raised more than $2,000 to help build a home for a family living in Tecate, Mexico. 

Police are looking for a man who shot one victim and struck another on the head with a hammer early Thursday morning in Morgan Hill.

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Ron Chapman on Wednesday warned people not to eat Daniella-brand mangoes because they may be contaminated with salmonella. CDPH staff members are currently investigating multiple illnesses in the state of California that may be related to the consumption of mangoes imported from Mexico.

A representative of a water resources conservation group in Mexico this week visited San Benito County on a two-day, fact-finding mission to learn about local water-saving programs.

The Oscar nominations were selected last week, and I was surprised to find that a few of my favorite movies were not on the list of best picture nominees. Some of the movies that had the best story-telling and acting received kudos in other categories, but even with an expanded field they did not make it into the best picture pack.