Adopt Daisy
Daisy is a 12-year-old domestic short hair calico who has been waiting for a family who will enjoy a senior companion. She is a sweet gal, purrs when petted or brushed and has been known to enjoy a lap or napping on the couch. If you are interested in meeting her, she is often found enjoying a sunny corner of the Teen Room. As an incentive to encourage older cat adoptions, her fee has been discounted. For more information call (831) 634-1191 or visit Petfriends.org.
Lulu needs love
Lulu is an 8-year-old long hair who is a little shy, but very sweet and quiet. She is available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter and would love to find her forever home. For more information, call (408) 686-3900.
County to pay $262K in attorneys’ fees over oil lawsuit
The county agreed to pay the Center for Biological Diversity $262,500 in attorneys' fees—an amount now owed to taxpayers by an oil company that indemnified the local government—as part of a settlement in a lawsuit over the Project Indian oil site, according to court documents.
Farr on speech: ‘Time to give the middle class a raise’
Congressman Sam Farr released a statement following President Obama's State of the Union speech Tuesday night.
Council raises roadblock on Nash Road closure
The Hollister council Tuesday rejected an idea to close part of Nash Road near the high school during the day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
County board approves hiring two sheriff’s deputies
The county board Tuesday agreed to fund two additional deputies following Sheriff Darren Thompson's plea for more staffing.
District needs more students to eat free lunch
During the budget report presented to San Benito High School trustees at last week's meeting, Superintendent John Perales urged the district to work toward increased participation in the free and reduced-price lunch program, since state funding is affected by these numbers.
SBHS officials look into cost of band
During the principal’s report to the San Benito High School board at last week's meeting, Trustee Ray Rodriguez asked for more information about the costs of participating in band, a topic that emerged during the previous regularly scheduled board meeting as well.
Eight volunteers make up oversight panel for school bond
San Benito High School has a new set of watchdogs in the form of eight volunteers who are participating in a newly formed Citizens’ Oversight Committee.
Returning soldier on welcome: ‘Awesome to come home’
Michael Canning was the latest Hollister soldier who returned home to a group of cheering, sign-waving supporters.
