Rainfall total signals driest year on record in Hollister
Hollister just wrapped up its driest year on record, according to historical weather data.
Food and wine gala will benefit Gavilan College students
The Gavilan College Faculty Association and Gavilan College staff, in conjunction with the Gavilan College Educational Foundation, is organizing a gala fundraising event for Spring 2014. Titled "Sowing Seeds, Nurturing Dreams," the event will raise money to provide scholarships, food assistance and transportation assistance for students in need. It will also be an opportunity to spend an evening on the beautiful Gavilan College Gilroy campus with friends, community members and alumni, and enjoy superb local food and wines, all for a great cause.
Honey bee heroes
At the start of a new year, some people make resolutions to better themselves, vowing everything from losing weight or cleaning out the garage, to quitting smoking. But here in the South Valley, a growing number of people have resolved to save the honey bee - and with good reason.
Police arrest suspects on gun charges after report of possible fight
Police on Dec. 30 arrested two suspects on weapons charges after a citizen alerted authorities to a looming fight among several people, one of whom displayed a handgun, according to a police statement.
Calfire suspends open burning in county
Calfire has suspended open burning in San Benito County due to an increased fire threat, according to a statement from the state agency.
Dakota needs a family
Dakota is a 2-year-old Labrador retriever who is sweet, loves toys and playing outside. He is available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.
Panoche solar farm on hold due to environmental issues
A 339-mega watt solar farm project to be built in Panoche Valley in southeastern San Benito County is currently on hold for most of 2014, as PV2 Energy and Duke Energy Renewables, the two companies working on the project, work to comply with state and federal environmental regulations.
Justice is served with modern touch at new courthouse
On a recent afternoon, San Benito County Superior Court Judge Steven Sanders gave the Free Lance a tour of the brand-new courthouse, slated for completion in the coming weeks.
Station 55 celebrates new owners
On Oct. 12, the community welcomed Station 55’s new owners, Shauna and Charles Davis, to downtown Gilroy. Their restaurant is located at 55 Fifth Street. They received enthusiastic support from the fire department, friends, family and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce.
