Briefs: Order a Cupid Gram
On Feb. 14, Cupid will deliver a single rose and a box of candy hearts to your special someone for $10. Registration and fees can be paid at Sunnyslope Christian Center, 1520 Sunnyslope Road. Orders will be taken until Feb. 10.
‘Harvey’ show to woo audiences on Valentine’s Day
When he first came to an audition for a play, Al Gonzalez wasn’t looking to be the star. His daughter was.
Former Councilman Ken Duran ‘listened to everybody’s views’
Ken Duran was a hero to daughter Rosemary, but not just because he went on to become widely influential in the local Latino community and eventually a councilman and mayor.
Water officials urge conservation in midst of rare storms
The last couple of days brought a change of pace with weather that is usually quite common for this time of year – rain. With the recent drought, though, local government officials are cautioning that the city and county aren’t out of the woods yet. “Even if we continue to get more rain, we’re still behind in the normal amount of rainfall,” said Jim Hart, the head of the city’s public works department.
Updated: School bus involved in wreck at San Benito Street intersection
A small school bus carrying a half-dozen elementary school children was involved in an accident at about 2:30 p.m. Thursday at a San Benito Street intersection, while there were no apparent injuries.
Gavilan College’s new app offers instant access to students
Gavilan College students can now get instant access to grades, schedules, rosters, and other campus resources through a new app available on both iPhone and Android platforms.
City can finally put bypass swap in rearview mirror
It has been an exhausting road, but Hollister is braced to finally take control of its long-pursued, downtown main street.
Measure E, motorcycle rally keep city finances in black
The city council received a report Monday on the state of Hollister’s finances, and things are looking up.
Real life love stories
Love can have different meanings depending on who you ask: There is motherly or fatherly love, there’s the love two longtime friends feel for each other and some even claim to love their pets. But it’s the love felt when when stomachs quiver, cheeks flush and hearts pound that we celebrate today. It can begin with a shy glance, a smile, an email or a young love lost that eventually comes full circle.
Adam and Jennifer Henig: Better late than never
She was late. Five more minutes and I was going to leave. We hadn't spoken on the phone yet; we only communicated through eHarmony, the dating website that we met through.
