Getting Out: Unexpected adventure awaits at Emigrant Wilderness
Expecting a window of good fall weather, in mid-October I headed to Emigrant Wilderness – a place I had never visited. Set between Highway 108 and the northern border of Yosemite National Park, Emigrant Wilderness is nearly the last gasp of the polished granite alpine country characteristic of the High Sierra.
Could Stuart be your new family member?
Stuart is a Chihuahua mix who is very sweet, quiet and good with other dogs. He loves to play with toys and have fun outside. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since early September and would love to find a forever home. Call (408) 686-3900.
Supes shelve county sales tax idea until at least 2016
County supervisors agreed Tuesday to put off any possible ballot-tax measures until at least 2016.
Proposed earthquake bond would affect local governments
The L.A. City Council last week proposed a statewide earthquake bond ballot measure that would help local governments receive funding to upgrade older concrete buildings with new earthquake safety improvements.
‘Klingon’ creator to give talk, was inspired by local tribe
Suit up, San Benito Trekkies. You’ll want to take a voyage to this meeting.
Council OKs marketing study for hotel development
Hollister City Council members Monday approved a market study that is designed to help the city decide if a new downtown hotel is a “viable development opportunity.”
Photos: Girl Scouts make goodie bags for Chamberlain’s center
In celebration of Juliette Gordon Low's birthday, Girl Scout Brownie troop 23404 made goodie bags for the kids at Chamberlain's Children’s Center. Girls from Brownie Troop 23404 are shown here with Chamberlain's Executive Director Robert Frieri after their goodie bag delivery to the Chamberlain's kids.
Summit Funding celebrates with ribbon cutting
Summit Funding held a ribbon cutting Sept. 12. Summit Funding is a mortgage loan company and is run in Morgan Hill by Jarrod Fassio. The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce welcomes Summit Funding, located at 16360 Monterey St., Suite 210.
Victoria’s celebrates 30 years
Sept. 28 marked the 30-year anniversary for Victoria's Mexican Restaurant, 757 First St. Owners and family partners, Linda Prieto, Carmen Mendosa, Patricia Prieto, Melinda Hathaway, Vikki Prieto-O'Hara and Donald Prieto were on hand to welcome guests - even Elvis stopped by.
