Small earthquake hits near Pinnacles
A shallow magnitude 3.0 earthquake was reported Tuesday afternoon two miles from Pinnacles National Monument, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 5:30 p.m. Pacific time at a depth of 1.9 miles.
Calendar: Pet Friends fundraiser; Freitas golf tourney
Pet Friends is hosting a “Pizza Party Fundraiser” set for 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Hacienda de Leal, 410 The Alameda in San Juan Bautista. It is $15 per person and includes all-you-can-eat wood-fired pizza and complimentary soft drinks with a percentage of proceeds going to the Pet Friends rescue organization.
Updated: Council fills empty seat for 3-month tenure
The Hollister council this week appointed Shari Stevenson to fill a brief vacancy in the District 2 seat on the council.
Fair expects to save $109K annually from new lighting
The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments is presenting an award to the San Benito County Fairgrounds for its use of more than $100,000 in energy-efficient equipment donated by AMBAG and expected to save a six-figure sum annually.
Citizens provide valuable help to scientists
Last month's column summarized the results of Audubon's seven-year study on the effect of climate change and habitat loss on birds. The report was written by well-known scientists, but these highly regarded scientists could not have compiled all the data on bird locations and movements by themselves—such a task would be overwhelming. Where did Audubon's scientists get the data needed to complete this study?
Early election results: Voters favoring at-large mayor, 2-year term
Hollister voters appear headed toward favoring an at-large mayoral election with four council districts, along with a two-year term for the top city job, according to unofficial election results.
DA reacts to parole rejection for murderer Marlow
District Attorney Candice Hooper reacted Tuesday to last week’s parole denial for a notorious Hollister murderer.
