Transportation agency reverts to county model over AMBAG outlook
The Council of San Benito Governments voted 3-2 on Thursday to shutter use of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Government’s regional transportation model in favor of the county’s own model.
Police to crack down on drivers for texting
For a period in April, law enforcement officers plan to “crack down” on drivers who text while driving, according to a statement from the Hollister Police Department.
Banding important for birds
The splendid red-tailed hawk was flying over the fields of Coyote Valley … with a band on. Early in February, the hawk was discovered along the side of Santa Teresa Boulevard unable to fly but with no apparent external injuries.
Scrapbook March 16-22, 2014
ENGAGEMENT: Keim/Downs: Lisa Keim and Jeff Downs are engaged to be married.
San Juan hotel developer fuels gas station debate
An overcapacity crowd flowed into San Juan Bautista City Hall on Tuesday evening to mostly voice opposition to a planned gas station and convenience store expected for the area near Highway 156 and the San Juan Inn.
Recreation department awarded
The City of Gilroy Recreation Department has been selected as a 2013 California Park and Recreation Society Award of Excellence recipient for The City of Gilroy Recreation Department Monthly Electronic Newsletter in the awards category of Marketing and Communications. The department was honored, along with Monica Sendejas (second from left), who created the newsletter, and proofreaders Judy Mireles-Janisch (second from right), Sondra Banks and Maria De Leon. The CPRS awards dinner was held March 7 at the Double Tree Hotel in Ontario. Photo by George Ortiz.
Hollister joins national campaign to address homelessness
City council members directed staff Tuesday to look into becoming a part of the “100,000 Homes Campaign” – a nationwide effort to get homeless people off the streets and into homes.
LULAC to host health enrollment event Thursday
Residents are invited to join the local League of United Latin American Citizens chapter for a “Health Enrollment” event for residents and small businesses, according to an announcement from the organization.
