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The Terracotta Warriors is a long moment in history that tells of what seems to be a never ending struggle for security in a violent and dangerous world. It is a saga of astonishing success, ingenuity, determination and the will to survive, and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world – known as The Eighth Wonder Of The World.

Mayor Ignacio Velazquez said his idea for a print newsletter is a means to improve Hollister’s communication with the public and prevent the spread of misinformation. He also suggested that staff officials will have to solicit multiple bids before moving forward.

Rascal is a 13-year-old siamese cat who is sweet, gentle and would make a great companion cat. He is good with other cats and likes to play with toys. He is available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter. If you are interested in adopting, please call (408) 686-3900.

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.”

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.

HONORS: Nicholas A. Olivares: Army Pvt. Nicholas A. Olivares has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

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.

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 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.

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.