Business

The law firm of Paxton-O’Brien changed names earlier this spring to Pipal & Spurzem, LLP.

Valentine’s Day falls on a Wednesday this year, right in the middle of the week. For florists nationwide, that typically means a much busier holiday than if the day fell at the end or beginning of a week. Lisa Filice, owner of Expressions Floral in...

Rabobank associates Jennifer Lovecchio, Tammy McCormick, Vahlya Eldredge and Amber Minderler joined Deanna Franklin, vice president and branch manager of Rabobank Gilroy, Harry Wardwell, regional president of the Central Coast Region and Rabobank CEO John Ryan in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newly remodeled location at 805 First St., Gilroy.

The Third Annual Hollister Powwow & Native Gathering—a three-day celebration of indigenous cultures, traditions and heritage—will take place Nov. 7-9 at Bolado Park Event Center in Tres Pinos.  The free community event hosted by the Indigenous Nations Diversity Network and Youth Alliance will feature traditional...

Bill’s Bullpen, 207 Fourth St., in Hollister, will participate in Free Comic Book Day May 5. Bill’s Bullpen is one of thousands of comic book shops around the world that will be giving away free comic books. The stores will give away a grand total of two million comic books. The event starts at 10 a.m. and will run until all the free comic books are given out. Details: 636-1180.

A ribbon cutting was held Monday, Oct. 28 at the Dailey Method, 16315 Monterey Road, Suite 100, Morgan Hill.  The Dailey Method is a new gym/ballet barre studio owned by Desiree Stemberga. Joining Desiree for the ribbon cutting were members, ambassadors and staff of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce. For information on The Dailey Method, call them at (408) 782-6400. 

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and Anthem Blue Cross this week announced they have signed a new two-year agreement for commercial and employer sponsored health insurance plans. The new contract, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2024, allows people in San Benito County who are insured...