Getting Out: Find your path at Calero County Park
The trail map of Calero County Park resembles an interlocking network of loops that allows a hiker to string them together in any number of ways. Any trail you choose will, at some point, present you with the option of continuing on and circling back or starting a new loop that itself will loop 360 degrees back to the same junction. Since our next Mt. Tallac Challenge prep hike is at Calero County Park, I decided to revisit familiar trails as well as walk some new ground.
Despite empty reservoirs, groundwater supply remains ample
The two primary reservoirs for San Benito County residents are all but bone dry these days, but a local water district official did note that the area’s ample groundwater basin would last for years before reaching dangerously low levels.
Union ‘thrilled’ to have say in superintendent search
The San Benito High School Teachers Association and the school board last week worked out an agreement to include teachers, staff members, parents and residents in the superintendent search – after the union initially accused trustees of shutting them out of the process.
Honoring a fallen U.S. Marine
Anyone driving on U.S. 101 Friday likely noticed fire trucks or other emergency services vehicles stationed on numerous highway overpasses between Gilroy and San Jose shortly after 5 p.m.
Preview: Council set to broach annexations, cable network
Hollister City Council members Tuesday will discuss proposed annexations of private property into the city, including such locations as Dassel/Mackie Rental; Gay Lee Products, Inc.; and Award Homes, Inc.
Small earthquake hits near Hollister
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hollister on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Opponents of Resource Recovery Park near landfill plan meetings
Opponents of the Resource Recovery Park project south of the John Smith Landfill are holding two open community meetings at the end of the month to inform supervisors and residents about their concerns.
Briefs: Open Studios Art Tour coming in April
The San Benito County Arts Council is now accepting applications from artists in all media for the annual Open Studios Art Tour, April 26-27.
Police uncover prostitution ring in Gilroy
An investigation by the Gilroy Police Department on Thursday revealed an alleged “prostitution ring” involving a 13-year-old girl inside a motel on the 5500 block of Monterey Road, according to a press release.
Fundraiser being set up for Burgess, former Hollister cop injured in wreck
Friends and family of the Gilroy man severely injured in a motorcycle-versus-vehicle accident Jan. 6 are establishing a public fundraising campaign to help pay for the rising medical costs of Andrew Burgess, 59.
