Bella: Life’s a ball
Bella is a very sweet 2-year-old shepherd mix. Her favorite time of the day is when daddy takes her out front to watch traffic or to play. She loves chasing balls all over the yard and is very good at catching soccer balls.
Ozzie and Sheldon: Twice the pup fun
Ozzie is 1-year-old and he loves to cuddle and shake your hand. He is very sensitive to feelings and will brighten your day. Sheldon is just a baby at 5 months old. He loves it when you rub his belly. He is still learning his name and what “no” means.
Scotty and Marvin: One pug is never enough
My husband and I had both wanted a pug our whole lives. When we finally got Scotty (right) he was everything and more than we ever hoped for. We soon realized that one was not enough. A little over a year later, we added Marvin (left) to our family, and the two of them have been inseparable ever since.
Special Section: It’s a (wonderful) dog’s life
It’s said that every dog has his day; For the dogs of South Valley, that day is today.
Otis: An oldie … but a goodie
His peering bug eyes account for 20 percent of his body weight. He snores like an ox and snorts like a pig. He chases squeaky toys (blindly) with the feverish abandon of a puppy. He’s 91 in dog years, but loves a game of tug-of-war with BFF Dexter the Great Dane. And whether its the cataracts or a mysterious train of prolonged doggy daydreaming, he’ll often catch you off guard with a disarmingly wide-eyed, focused stare that makes you feel like he’s peering into your very soul.
‘1776’: A moment in history that we sometimes take for granted
We all know how this story will end; we all know what an important piece of history was made with the glorious words of Thomas Jefferson. What some of us do not know is that the Declaration of Independence was not signed on July 4, and was ratified and completely signed months later. But none of this takes away from the delight of A.C.T.'s production of “1776”.
Pinnacles proposes fee hike to pay for expanded shuttle service
The National Park Service is seeking public input through Oct. 23 about proposed increase in the park entrance fee from $5 to $10 to support a shuttle service, according to an announcement from Pinnacles.
Cal-SOAP to host College Fair
More than 50 California and out-of-state colleges are lined up for the 9th annual South County Cal-SOAP College Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Student Center on the Gilroy High School campus.
Photos: Fire damages Ortiz Court home
A house was severely damaged in a fire Thursday night on Hollister's west side.
Cut would affect 9 percent of county residents on food stamps
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has voted to cut $40 billion from the SNAP program, or food stamp program. In July, the House voted for a farm bill that separated the SNAP program funding from the larger farm bill.
