Free fingerprinting for children
Assemblyman Luis A. Alejo, D-Salinas, and the Gilroy California Highway Patrol are partnering to invite local families to have their child fingerprinted for free at the Mexican American Community Services Agency's 7th Annual “Dia Del Niño.”
County designates fire stations as ‘safe surrender sites’
The county has established four area fire stations as "safe surrender sites" where parents can brings infants within 72 hours of their birth rather than abandoning them, according to an announcement from the Hollister Police Department.
Scrapbook April 19, 2013
HONORS: Nicholas A. Olivares: Army Pvt. Nicholas A. Olivares has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
It’s official: Baby animal season is here
Welcome the first babies of the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center's “baby season” – six tiny opossums just four-inches long (not counting their tail), all under 50 grams (the weight of two AA batteries) when they arrived with their eyes still closed. They were found on the ground in Gilroy, possibly abandoned because their mother had been killed or maybe she had simply left them for a short time while she foraged for food.
‘Treasure Island’ playing at Granada
Pint-sized pirates will be invading the Granada Theatre this weekend as the San Benito Stage Company opens its spring children's musical “Treasure Island” on Friday.
Geocache enthusiasts abound at Hollister Hills
Geocache enthusiasts gathered at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreational Area for a day of searching for the hidden treasures in 4-by-4s in the Upper Ranch area of the park.
Schools examine potential with extra funds
While the Hollister School District's budget for 2013-14 is still in flux as trustees await decisions at the state level about funding, the district's restoration committee has prepared to present a list of priorities to the school board before the end of April with suggestions on services they would like to see restored if funding levels begin to increase.
Supervisor shoots neighbor’s dogs after attack outside house
San Benito County Supervisor Anthony Botelho recently shot and injured a neighbor’s two pit bulls using a shotgun outside his home after they had attacked his own dog.
Top 5: Pancake breakfast, art event and more
4-H Pancake breakfast: San Benito County 4-H will host a pancake breakfast April 21, from 7 a.m. to noon at Bolado Park. The meal is $5 per person and includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, potatoes, milk and juice. The annual breakfast is hosted by all the 4-H groups in the county and will benefit programs. Details: 524-1005.
