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.
Barn owls graduate top of class from WERC
School's out! At least it is for seven barn owls that attended the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center's “summer school” this year.
Adopt Robin
Robin is a 15-year-old Abyssinian mix who is very sweet, loves to be brushed and is good with other cats. She would make a perfect lap cat. She is available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.
