NTime Events USA celebrates grand opening
NTime Events USA celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Bella Viva Wine Bar, 7423 Monterey St. in Gilroy. Based in California and Rio, Brazil, Ntime Events USA provides Brazilian-themed events, tourism and executive business travel services to Rio, Brazil. NTime Events USA was founded this year in Gilroy and will be offering ongoing Brazilian themed events. Owner Sally Arruda was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has lived in the United States for 30 years - but still maintains her charming Brazilian accent and culture.
Restaurant, stores destroyed in San Juan blaze
A fire Saturday destroyed a decades-old building at 35 Washington St. in historic San Juan Bautista housing a Chinese restaurant, antique shop and lamp store.
Trial delayed for Park Hill homicide suspects
Three suspects in the 2011 Park Hill homicide of Mark Arballo are set for a trial setting Dec. 12, according to court records.
Suspect in dog-rescue embezzlement case has arraignment set
The Hollister woman accused of embezzling from a cattle dog rescue group over a five-year stretch faces her next court hearing later this month after a brief appearance two weeks ago.
Residents feel early-morning quakes near Hollister
A shallow double earthquake near Hollister was reported early Monday morning according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Getting Out: John Muir Laws
I began writing this column nearly five years ago. Since then, when I meet someone new, while we are shaking hands, they sometimes say, "Oh, you're the guy who likes to hike." I smile and nod in agreement, but in the back of my mind, I realize that's not quite true.
Preview: City to consider police reserve unit
The Hollister council Monday will consider a proposal to establish a police reserve unit in the city, according to the agenda for the meeting.
