Governor’s budget plan will include furlough, layoff options
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger plans to save $1.6 billion
Councilman: COG highway appointment left off agenda
A Hollister councilman pointed out that a tensely debated appointment to the local multi-agency transit board was left off a meeting agenda on Sept. 17 when the vote occurred—which would represent a violation of the state open meetings law.
Police arrest suspect in attempted murder case
Hollister police have arrested a wanted attempted murder suspect believed to narrowly escape authorities in Gilroy nearly two weeks ago.
Historic partnership with tribe, Pinnacles
The Amah Mutsun tribal band signed a memorandum of agreement with Pinnacles National Park staff members last week to formalize an ongoing partnership between the agencies.
Longtime rodeo director dies at age 96
Fulton “Bumpy” Picetti, the director at the San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo for six decades and active in a multitude of community organizations, has died. He was 96.
Injured falcon found in field
’Twas the fortnight before Christmas when Steve Johnson was putting up festive Christmas decorations outside his home in San Martin and witnessed something strange going on in the field next door. Walking over, he discovered an injured juvenile peregrine falcon on the ground, with some turkey vultures circling it with curiosity. Steve rescued the 15-inch long raptor and brought it to the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center.
Pet Friends announces a second ‘Fur Ball’
Pet Friends is hosting its second annual Fur Ball event set for 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Hollister Elks Club, 351 Astro Drive, at the airport.
