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When Charles Dickens wrote “Oliver Twist,” a heart wrenching/sentimental story about the poor and the mistreatment of children in the early 1800s, I imagine the last thing on his mind was a musical about his hero's journey from orphan to finding his upper class family.

July 16

Lobo is a 1-year-old German shepherd mix who is a little shy, but sweet and loves to be pet and go for walks. He is good on a leash and great with larger dogs. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since June.  Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.  

The Women’s Club of Hollister collected enough donations and supplies to put together nearly 100 back pack kits for four local agencies. The back packs include school supplies such as notebooks and pens, toothbrushes and comfort items such as a plush toy.

The Hollister City Council has appointed planning official Bill Avera as interim city manager.

Residents came out to Hollister's council meeting Monday to laud the performance of the Hollister Rally manager.

Despite a mostly smooth run in this year’s budget hearings, held June 17, the supervisors again got held up on how to allocate money to community-based organizations.

A 41-year-old Atascadero man died early Friday morning when a pickup truck collided with a center divide during a police chase on Highway 101 in San Benito County.

Road Rally and Poker Fun Run: The Morgan Hill Community Foundation hosts the 2nd annual Discover Morgan Hill Road Rally and Poker Fun Run Saturday. Participants will begin at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, and then proceed through the city and countryside to participating businesses. Those interested in entering the Road Rally with a vehicle can visit mhroadrally.com for details. Entry fee is $40 through today and $45 for event-day registrations. Registration at the Community and Cultural Center opens at 8 a.m., engines start at 9 a.m., and the event concludes at 1 p.m.