Gilroy mural repainted and restored
Artist Gianni Martino, a resident of Italy who first painted the Fifth Street mural 20 years ago, returned to Gilroy in October to restore his original work of art. Gianni and his assistant, Mauro, completed the work Oct. 18. The Gilroy Downtown Business Association invited the community to join in celebrating the refurbishment of this downtown icon and to give thanks to the artists for their efforts.
Nonprofits sue county over Betabel Road node project
San Benito County and its elected board of supervisors violated state environmental protection laws when they approved a conditional use permit for the Betabel commercial project proposed next to Highway 101, according to a lawsuit filed last week by two nonprofit organizations.
The lawsuit—filed Dec....
Enjoy fall activities at Hollister Hills SVRA
With the arrival of fall comes a complete season of fun, safe, family friendly events at Hollister Hill State Vehicular Recreation Area. The park’s main entrance is located at 7800 Cienega Road in Hollister.
Activities at Hollister Hills scheduled for October include:
- Red Sticker Ride...
Shopping at small businesses has big impacts for communities
The Covid-19 pandemic has put much of the country in a “back to the basics” mode of living.
People have been staying home much more than they used to, cooking their own meals, setting up their workstations and starting new crafty hobbies.
It has also opened...
Local Scene: ‘Rock of Ages’ at Hollister High; Summit for Planet Earth
Hollister High drama club presents ‘Rock of Ages’
The Hollister High School Drama Department will present “Rock of Ages: Teen Edition” on stage for five nights and one matinee in April.
Shows are scheduled at Hollister High School auditorium, 1220 Monterey Street, at 7pm April 12,...
