Local Scene: Pumpkin giveaway, Harvest Festival, Bell’s Station at Coe Park
Newsom appoints Butler to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint a woman to fill the seat of the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died Sept. 29.
Laphonza Butler will replace Feinstein, the Governor’s Office confirmed Oct. 1.
Butler is currently president of...
Cal Fire training program aims to increase defensible space efforts
The Office of the State Fire Marshal recently established a statewide program to allow qualified applicants to support Cal Fire in its defensible space and home hardening assessment and education efforts, says a press release from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Qualified...
Local Scene: Call for artists
Call for artists
The San Benito County Arts Council is accepting submissions for “California Dreamin’,” an exhibition of visual artworks focused on summer nostalgia, created by local and regional artists. This exhibition will be displayed at The Art Depot at 35 Fifth St. in downtown Hollister...
Tacos & Taxes brings free filing assistance to Hollister
IRS-certified volunteers will be offering free income tax filing assistance—and tacos—for eligible local residents April 5 in Hollister.
The event, known as “Tacos & Taxes,” will take place 1-5pm at the Jovenes de Antaño senior center, 300 West Street. Free tax services will be available,...
Corporate buy-sell agreements: What are they and do I need one?
I am often asked to help clients prepare the bylaws for their corporation after they have filed the articles of incorporation, obtained an employer identification number and opened the bank account. The discussion usually is directed toward maintaining control of the corporation; how can the client prevent other stockholders from selling or transferring their shares in the corporation to others in the future? Although it is possible to address this issue in the bylaws, the more appropriate vehicle for stock sale restrictions is a buy-sell agreement.
Business Buzz: Bill’s Bullpen taking part in Free Comic Book Day
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.
