Getting Out: Blair Ranch
Since the 1960's, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has worked to protect open space in northwestern Santa Clara County and southern San Mateo County. Twenty years ago, realizing the need to extend protection to the rest of Santa Clara County, the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority was created by an act of the California legislature. They have been busy ever since.
Another ‘Internet cafe’ busted
The Gilroy Bizzness Center opened its doors as an ‘Internet café’ Oct. 18 and was promptly shut down seven days later when the Gilroy Police Department raided the store for “illegal gambling.”
Halloween Preview: Farm has its Swank back this year
Ghosts, goblins and ghouls – and aliens – are especially thrilled this year with the multitude of Halloween activities available to unsuspecting children in the Hollister area, including Swank Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch near the Hollister Municipal Airport.
Worth 1,000 Words
In 1986, Ken Halla and his young family moved to San Juan Bautista. Immediately, he was drawn to the city’s history. Now, nearly thirty years later, Mr. Halla spends his days preserving images of the city past—a passion on full display during the city’s recent Luck Park Open House.
FDA again warns of tainted pet treats
A dangerous problem in tainted pet treats has veterinarians and pet owners more worried than ever. And now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking anyone whose pet has become sick after eating treats - sold as jerky tenders or strips made of chicken, duck, sweet potatoes or dried fruit - to report it.
Hollister council approves transfer of veterans building
The Hollister City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday to transfer management of the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Hollister to the local chapters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
Garlic Festival tops $10M mark in donations
The Gilroy Garlic Festival eclipsed the $10 million mark in donations by distributing a record $350,000 to 167 participating nonprofit organizations, 2013 Festival Association President Dennis Harrigan announced.
Hollister man, 31, arrested for Gilroy vehicle theft
A 31-year-old Hollister man was arrested Tuesday for possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools and driving on a suspended license, according to a press release from the Gilroy Police Department.
