Discount prescription program saves $1.1M locally since 2009
The San Benito Board of Supervisors earlier this month announced that the county has saved more than $1.1 million in prescription drugs for its residents since the Coast2Coast Rx discount prescription drug program and card were launched in August 2009.
Hot Ticket Sept. 20, 2013
San Jose Opera presents Falstaff: Falstaff plays today, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. at the California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. Details: www.operasj.org
Free county fair shuttle offered for the first time
For the first time, the County Express this year is offering free shuttle bus rides to the San Benito County Fair.
Briefs: New scholarship committee hosts fundraiser
Residents can enjoy gourmet pizza, salad and a no-host bar at The Grove Restaurant on Oct. 12 at a fundraiser for Pet Friends. It will include silent auctions, raffle prizes and a life band. Proceeds benefit Pet Friends Adoption Center. The price is $35 per person, $60 for two, or a table of eight for $220. Ticket sales end Oct. 6. Details: (831) 634-1191
Top 5: Bikers for the Arts destination run
The San Benito County Arts Council is inviting residents to come out to Bolado Park for the “Bikers for the Arts” destination run noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. It is sponsored by the San Benito County Arts Council, Monterey Bay Confederation of Clubs and the Top Hatters Motorcycle Club.
Blast from the Past at Casa de Fruta
The Northern California Renaissance Faire at Casa de Fruta kicked off its opening weekend on Saturday in medieval fashion, literally.
Council chooses lighted crosswalk over traffic light for courthouse
Hollister City Council members approved a budget appropriation Monday for a lighted crosswalk at the new courthouse intersection at Fourth and Monterey streets.
Fear of homelessness a reality for Section 8 recipients
For Gilroyan Andrea Pantoja, the budget sequestration in Washington D.C. has created rippling cuts that come so close to home, it might mean the single mother of two can’t afford to pay rent this month.
Scrapbook Sept. 15-21, 2013
ANNIVERSARY: Manceras celebrate 60 years: Delfino and Juventina Mancera are celebrating their diamond anniversary (60 years). The happy couple will renew their vows Sept. 28, 2013 at St. Mary’s Church in the presence of their loving family.
