City OKs playground structures for three parks
Council members Monday approved allocating $140,000 in park funds to three new playground structures and avoided missing the chance at a $102,000 grant from the company offering the equipment.
Gavilan submits application for baccalaureate program
Seeking to provide students with advanced Aviation Maintenance Technology coursework, Gavilan College was one of 36 districts to submit letters of intent to host baccalaureate degree programs to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
Council weighs police deal, rally extension, new playgrounds
The Hollister council Monday is set to consider approving a new contract for the police union and an extension for the downtown association as manager of the motorcycle rally, along with matching funds for an electric vehicle and three new playground sets.
Coalition collecting clothes for homeless
The Homeless Coalition of San Benito County is collecting sweatshirts, gloves and shoes to warm the hearts – and bodies – of those without homes this winter.
County weighs extending ban against cutting trees
County supervisors Tuesday are set to consider extending the temporary moratorium against cutting protected trees.
A Pioneering Woman
Although Geoffrey Chaucer may have been correct when he wrote “time waits for no man,” he never met Hollister’s own Renette Torres. Torres, 85, said she feels decades younger then she is and the concept of “time” has played a critical role in Torres’ interesting and productive life.
Adopt William
William is a 5-month-old terrier who is sweet, energetic and loves to play fetch. He is available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter. For more information, call (408) 686-3900.
