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If you’re like an estimated 26 million Americans, chances are there’s a faceless ghost icon stationed somewhere on your smartphone.

Two days after one charter school management company withdrew its petition, the Santa Clara County Office of Education staff has recommended denial of a second charter petition, still currently on appeal before its local Board of Education.

The Hollister Police Department has announced the appointment of its newest lieutenant, former Sgt. Eric Olson.

After waives of fee hikes and subsequent protests at California’s public universities, students from middle class families could be getting tuition cuts thanks to a state-sponsored Middle Class Scholarship program that will go into effect next school year.

Hollister just wrapped up its driest year on record, according to historical weather data.

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.

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 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 has suspended open burning in San Benito County due to an increased fire threat, according to a statement from the state agency.

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.