New affiliate for Windermere
Windermere Real Estate announced a new affiliate, Windermere Valley Properties, with a location in Morgan Hill at 17490 Depot St. Owner of Windermere Valley Properties, Chuck Vargas, is a real estate veteran. Starting out in 1992 with a single RE/MAX office in Gilroy, Vargas quickly grew his brokerage from five to 40 agents. In 1996, Vargas joined forces with Century 21/Premier Group, eventually overseeing five offices and two-hundred agents. Vargas currently serves on the board of directors for MLS.com and the Mexican American Golf Association.
Local Scene: Overnight construction at roundabout; ‘Star Wars’ celebrity to visit Hollister
Art, landscaping to beautify Highway 25
As part of Clean California, a state beautification project to upgrade a 1.6-mile section of State Route 25 with new planting and transportation art is underway, Caltrans officials announced last week.
The $1 million project was approved as part of...
Recipe for Success
Speak to Mike Fisher about his hometown of Hollister, and watch him light up like a firefly.
He’ll take particular pleasure in talking about how the city inspires his business, Fisher’s Restaurant and Catering in Hollister.
“To drive down 156 and see just rows of crops—that...
San Benito County set to update animal ordinance
San Benito County is inviting residents to participate in an update process for local Ordinance Title 13, which focuses on animals within the community. The update effort seeks to ensure that the county’s regulations “accurately reflect the needs and concerns of our diverse population,”...
Foundation sets up disaster relief fund for Maui fire victims
The California Fire Foundation announced Aug. 13 it set up a disaster relief fund to support the people and firefighters impacted by the recent firestorm in Maui, Hawaii.
The California Fire Foundation is assisting Hawaii Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1463, and the community to...
Fireworks sales support youth sports, community programs
Local sports teams and nonprofit organizations are raising money by selling “safe and sane” fireworks for the Independence Day holiday in Hollister.
Temporary stands can be seen in shopping center parking lots and other high traffic areas throughout the city. The fireworks for sale at...
Out of the war zones, into a brutal labor market
His job in the military brought New York native Joseph Rodriguez to North Carolina. The promise of a job outside the Army keeps the former infantryman here.
