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As much as the South Valley loves its dogs, as was illustrated by our “It’s a (wonderful) Dog’s Life” tribute to Man’s Best Friend Sept. 27, it’s time the cats were counted.

Collin is an 8-year-old Siamese lynx point cat who is very quiet, sweet and relaxed. He would make a great lap cat and loves to be pet. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since October and would love to find a forever home. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.

At about 8 a.m. Nov. 20, Hollister police and and animal care officers responded to a call of a sick horse in the area of Fallon Road and Shelton Drive, according to a statement from the Hollister Police Department.

As the shopping season is here, the police department announced that there will be no timed parking enforcement during the holiday season.

The local chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting a “Pizza for a Purpose” event Friday to raise money for those affected by the typhoon in the Philippines.

The annual Holiday Arts Marketplace will be held at Blak Sage Gallery from Nov. 29 through Dec. 21.

Assemblyman Luis Alejo traveled to El Salvador to meet with political leaders in Watsonville’s sister city, San Pedro Masahuat.

According to the local chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens in an announcement: Youth member Erendida Becerra is very sick and has been in and out of hospitals. This summer she stayed at Lucille Packard Children’s hospital for quite some time. She has been involved with LULAC Youth Council No. 705 for two years now, helping at many events such as the Walk-n-roll. Her family would really like to have a small Quincianera for her on Nov. 30. LULAC would like to help, but is asking our community to help make Erendida’s wish come true on her 15^th Birthday. Therefore, LULAC humbly seeks your help to make this happen for her.

Morgan Hill Unified School District’s decision to deny two charter school petitions went to trial on appeal Wednesday night in the courtroom setting of the Santa Clara County Office of Education.