Hot Ticket Dec. 6, 2013
‘Winter Lights’: Christopher High School will hold its “Winter Lights Celebration” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7 in Rucker School's theater, 325 Santa Clara Ave. $5. Children eight and younger enter free.
Getting Out: The next challenge: Mt. Tallac
Exactly one year ago, I challenged you. I hoped to either inspire you or provoke you to join me on a rugged hike to the top of Clouds Rest, one of Yosemite's iconic peaks. The first of our preparatory hikes was on New Year's morning. I have led a New Year's hike for several years, and it is usually an intimate affair. Last January, when more than one hundred of you came, I knew I had touched a nerve.
Scrapbook Dec. 1-7, 2013
WEDDING: Perez/Schwab: Perez/Schwab Alma Cecilia Perez and James Michael Schwab were married Nov. 16, 2013 in San Jose. Alma, daughter of Carlos and Yolanda Perez of Morgan Hill, graduated from UC Berkeley, and is a consultant to the State Senate Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations. James, son of Margaret Schwab of Davis, graduated from UC Davis, and is a legislative consultant to State Senator Alex Padilla.
Give Rufus a loving home
Rufus is a 5-year-old Chihuahua mix who weighs 8.9 pounds, is sweet and quiet. He is house trained and good with children and dogs. He has been with the San Martin Animal Shelter since November. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.
Parks and rec commission undergoes logo change
The Parks & Recreation commission unveiled a new logo Tuesday at the San Benito County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Salinas man accused of raping local girl after meeting on Facebook
Hollister police recently arrested a Salinas man on suspicion of raping a 15-year-old girl in Hollister, according to local police.
Home invasion reported on Haydon Street
A home invasion was reported on Haydon Street in Hollister on Monday night, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Board broaches possible ‘hotel tax’ hike for 2014 ballot
County supervisors Tuesday considered whether to place a transient occupancy tax – or “hotel tax” – on the November 2014 general election ballot.
Hollister council approves revived police reserve unit
The Hollister City Council approved a resolution Monday to revive a police reserve unit disbanded a few years ago due to budget cuts.
Cannella to host town hall on health exchange
State Sen. Anthony Cannella, R-Ceres, is set to be in Salinas on Thursday to host a town hall regarding health care, according to his office.

















