Scrapbook April 27-May 3, 2014
BIRTHDAY: Vic Lase: Vic Lase, a longtime Gilroy resident, celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by more than 100 friends and family members at Gilroy’s City Hall Restaurant on April 6. Everyone danced to the music of the 10th Avenue String Band, and Vic reminisced with the crowd about days gone by. After a money dance, which included dancing with his youngest grandson, everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to the oldest member of he Lase family.
Drought will inevitably bring out snakes
Several months ago I wrote about the probable consequences to wildlife of the anticipated drought. The drought has now officially arrived, and there is no longer much hope for any significant rain for the next six months. When water is lacking, plants do not grow, insects and rodents do not thrive and large animals that eat small animals have a difficult time finding a meal.
Take flight at annual Fly-In
Looking for a local family outing? Curious about flying? Want to explore an aviation museum filled with antique aircraft?
Hollister’s young adults drive spike in heroin use
The Hollister area has experienced a dramatic spike in heroin use over the past year or two, and law enforcement officials are expressing particular concern about the age group driving the surge.
Funding formula spurs HSD staffing boost
Hollister School District trustees this week gave authority to post more than $1.3 million worth of new staff positions ahead of the approval for next school year's budget so they could advertise the jobs before summertime and get the largest possible candidate pool.
Holy smokes: No ban yet in home daycares?
Hollister council members may be on the way to approving an ordinance that would ban smoking from licensed home daycares 24 hours a day – meaning there would be no fumes at the sites even after children go home.
Wittry resigns as county public works director
Steve Wittry has resigned from his position as county public works administrator nearly five years after accepting the post.
Agents find 299 pot plants at indoor grow in San Juan
Drug agents Friday seized nearly 300 marijuana plants from an indoor growing operation in San Juan Bautista, according to the San Benito County Sheriff's Office.
Help El Teatro Campesino raise funds with ‘Silicon Valley Gives’ on May 6
El Teatro Campesino is one of the non-profits selected to be part of the "Silicon Valley Gives" online fundraising event on May 6. This one-day event gives donors an opportunity to more than double their contribution by way of a matching grant of up to $10,000. Those interested in making an online donation to El Teatro Campesino may do so by using the link http://svgives.razoo.com/story/El-Teatro-Campesino . Donations must be made on May 6.
