With final OK, fire deal takes effect June 23
Hollister City Council members Monday night approved the final piece to the puzzle on a long-discussed fire contract involving Hollister, San Benito County and San Juan Bautista.
San Benito RideShare launches new website
San Benito RideShare has launched a new website to make it easier for San Benito County residents or visitors to find information about travel options. RideShare is coordinated by the Council of San Benito County Governments and its new webstie is www.SanBenitoRideShare.org. The site provides commuters with a free matchlist through an interactive, on-demand system that helps people find others who would like to ride to work together through carpools, vanpools or bicycles.
WagnWalk fundraiser
The Pet Friends 5th Annual WagnWalk fundraiser is coming up, on June 22nd, 2013. It will be held at the Granite Rock Southside Quarry, in conjunction with the Granite Rock Open House there. Chose either the 5K run for two-legged competitors, or the 5k walk with or without your four-legged friend. Sweetie-pie says he'll be there, probably with his buddy Sammy. Go to the Pet Friends website at http://www.petfriends.org/. for more information and to sign up for the WagnWalk. Or call 831-634-1191 for more information.
Adopt Powder
Powder is available for adoption at Pet Friends. He is an older Flame-point Siamese cat, but he's not the talker that many Siamese cats are. He's kind of shy at first, but does warm up to people he is familiar withand loves a neck rub. He's usually relaxing on a cat tree in the cat room at Pet Friends; but would love to have a sunny spot at a home of his own. He's not agressive with other cats, and would love to have a quiet home of his own. Come by Pet Friends at 2975 Buena Vista Road in Hollister to see him in the cat room. See his picture on http://www.petfriends.org/, or call Pet Friends at 831- 634-1191.
Updated: Mountain lion gone after park sighting
It looks as though the mountain lion witnessed by residents at Brigantino Park on Sunday has retreated back over the nearby hills.
Updated: Mayor wants to contract out attorney work, but faces pushback
In light of City Attorney Stephanie Atigh’s upcoming departure, Mayor Ignacio Velazquez indicated he wants to move toward a contract arrangement for legal services instead of hiring a new, permanent city attorney.
Calfire warns of conditions with strong winds, low humidity
Calfire released an announcement that the agency is temporarily increasing its staffing to deal with a heightened fire danger due to strong winds and low humidity.
Hot Ticket May 31, 2013
Improv Festival: The annual Santa Cruz Improv Festival will be held through Saturday at the SCAL Theatre at 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz. This festival encompasses nine local and Bay area Improv groups that perform live improv. Details: www.scimprov.com or Terri at (831) 425-9378.
SBHS student’s artwork to hang in Farr’s office
San Benito High School student Nick De Hoyos took third place in the 2013 Congressional Art Competition for his charcoal drawing, “Homeless in the Land of Prosperity.” His artwork will hang in Congressman Sam Farr's Salinas office for the year.
Updated: Union Road fatality victim was from Pacific Grove
A 71-year Pacific Grove man died in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon on Union Road south of Geneil Court in San Benito County, according to a press statement from the California Highway Patrol.
