Top 5: Jazz Under the Stars, Tractor show and more
Jazz Under the Stars: The Homeless Coalition of San Benito County will host its eighth annual Jazz Under the Stars fundraiser July 27, from 6 to 9 p.m., at St. Benedict’s Hall, 1200 Fairview Road. The event will feature Magnolia Jazz Band, food, wine and a silent auction. Tables are available for 10 people for $500 or individual tickets are available for $50 per person. Diamond Sponsors get a table for 10 for $1,000. The event is outdoors and is open to guests 21 and older. To RSVP, call Doug Emerson at 831-637-8399.
Adopt Pipsqueak
Pipsqueak is an 11-year-old cat who is sweet, calm and loves to be pet. She would make a great lap cat. She has also been declawed so she has to stay indoors. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since June. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.
Middle schoolers get a taste of college life
In June, 19 San Benito girls who will start as freshman in the fall got their first look at what the future can hold for them when they attended a summer camp at California State University, Monterey Bay.
We Have Kittens!
We have kittens coming out of our ears. We have oodles of kittens…a whole kit ‘n caboodle of kittens! Adopt a kitten (or two to double your fun).  See our kittens at our permanent adoption centers in Petco Gilroy or PetsMart Milpitas, on our website, or at local pet adoption fairs.
Updated: Dispensary owner seeks voter approval of medical marijuana
The owner of a medical marijuana dispensary that has been operating on Highway 25 in San Benito County has plans to circulate countywide initiatives in regards to the legalization and taxation of medical marijuana, to potentially appear on a statewide ballot in June 2014.
Police investigate stabbing outside pizza shop
Hollister police officers are investigating a recent stabbing in Hollister, according to a statement from police.
Two gunmen rob San Juan bank
Two gunmen robbed the Union Bank in San Juan Bautista on Thursday, according to the sheriff's office.
Hot Ticket July 19, 2013
Fountain Blues Festival: The 33rd annual Fountain Blues Festival will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at St. James Park, North First and St. John streets, in San Jose. Advance tickets are $15 and available online at fountainbluesfestival.com, or $20 at the gate. Kids 12 and under free with adult.
