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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?

County supervisors Tuesday agreed to extend a moratorium against cutting mature trees here for another 10 months and 15 days, but they instructed staff officials to prepare a permanent tree ordinance with a goal of approval within six months.

Trustee Jose Flores of the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District board has resigned for “personal reasons,” Superintendent Ruben Zepeda confirmed.

Assemblyman Luis Alejo has proposed a bill aiming to ban the use of "Redskins" as a mascot in California public schools.

A water official Monday warned Hollister council members that a new state regulation regarding an element called hexavalent chromium could require costly upgrades.

Pauline Valdivia said goodbye Monday after 16 years on the Hollister council.

The commander of the local American Legion post Monday told Hollister council members he is beating his "head against the wall" over skateboarders riding on the off-limits Veterans Memorial Building property.

The Hollister council Monday approved a new contract for the police union.

Council members Monday approved a grant to fund a new electric vehicle at the Hollister Municipal Airport.