From the valley to the hills
Ernie Salle, of Milpitas, and Ryan Finney, of Menlo Park, are pictured getting ready to ride their dirt bikes at Hollister Hills State Recreational Vehicle Area on Cienega Road on Jan. 13. Finney’s dog, Buddy, is also pictured. The two friends have been riding...
Gavilan College celebrates 25 years of Science Alive
Gavilan College is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Science Alive, a long-running program that introduces middle school students to hands-on science through interactive labs and experiments.
Founded in 2001, Science Alive has served more than 5,000 students from South Santa Clara and San Benito counties,...
Business cards edged out by technology
Chalk up another looming casualty of the Internet age: business cards. Ubiquitous as pinstripes, the 2-by-3.5-inch pieces of card stock have long been a staple in executive briefcases.
New Elegant Touch owner working hard, but loving it
Patience and timing allowed Hollister resident Don Alvarez to
Gavilan alum takes flight in aerospace engineering
When Esthefani Montelon enrolled in Gavilan College’s Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) program in fall 2019, she had no idea she was embarking on a journey that would lead to aerospace engineering internships at NASA and Pratt & Whitney.
“I wanted to do something with my...
Community Foundation for San Benito County’s grant program returns
The Community Foundation for San Benito County announced the return of its annual grant program, aiming to award more than $100,000 to local nonprofits.
The grant program is resuming after a pause last year, following feedback from local organizations about the importance of the funding....
Kmart set to close in Hollister
Hollister’s Kmart is one of nearly 100 store locations slated to close across the country, owner Transformco announced Nov. 7.
A total of 96 Kmart and Sears stores will close by February, with going-out-of-business sales expected to begin Dec. 2, according to the company.
“Since purchasing...
The Barn at Hoey Ranch grand opening
On June 21, the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the opening of The Barn at Hoey Ranch with owners, Jim and Debbie Hoey. Known to rise before daylight and travel to remote parts of the state, the Hoey’s have stocked their barn with unique and one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor treasures they have discovered on their trips. Visit the Barn, 2480 Hecker Pass Road in Gilroy, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
