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Upon meeting Frankie Gallagher, you will be greeted with a boisterous hello and made to feel like the most important person in the room. Her exuberant personality shines through—as she dedicates herself to you and your conversation—100 percent. If Gallagher puts this kind of dedication...

So, have you made your New Year’s resolution yet? It’s a go-to question, often intrusive, asked of people at the start of the New Year, and one that can lead to much self-reflection—even stress. But now that 2018 is here, you may be asking yourself: What...

When will Christmas Tree pick-ups be this year? Troops 436 and 428 will pick up Christmas trees on Dec. 30 and 31 and Jan. 6 and 7. Base Camp is set by 8am and continues until sunset. It is a rain or shine service too! What...

Few kids think of much beyond toys during the holiday season. They create lists, dog-ear the pages of toy catalogs or draw circles around their favorite playthings in catalogs and store ads. They covet the latest gadgets, the newest gaming consoles and the limited edition...

The thought of Christmas elves can create mixed feelings among family members. Children love them; parents cringe at them. Though elves have taken over several homes in Hollister this December, a new kind of elf is visiting town. But families can rest assured: This elf...

Rolan Resendiz knows how to make an instant connection. He will greet you with a warm smile, and minutes later you’ll be chatting and laughing like old friends. It’s a gift he shares with everyone he meets. And he chooses to steer clear of formal, impersonal...

The season of giving is upon us and that’s not complete without smells of pumpkin spice and pine. The time-honored tradition of taking loved ones by the hand and meandering through tree lots in search of that perfect douglas fir or blue spruce is...

The holiday season is here, which means it’s time to decide who’s been naughty or nice. Instead of running to the computer for what and where to shop this year, treat yourself to a day of discovery by checking out the numerous local shops...

When longtime Hollister resident Jimmy Adams Jr. started his weekday morning walks in 2008, he never imagined he would become a blessing for others while receiving constant encouragement himself. The 59-year-old Adams walks five to six miles Monday through Friday from 6-8am—rain or shine....

It’s often said that great customer service is hard to come by these days. That adage doesn’t apply to Off the Chain Bikes in Hollister. Owner Brian Lucas and his chief mechanic, Chris Neher, pride themselves on providing an enjoyable experience for anyone who...