Fairview 4-H works in rose garden
On Feb. 2, 11 members of Fairview 4-H, along with parent volunteers, trimmed the rose buses at Dunne Park. The local 4-H club takes on the task of cutting back the branches of the rose bushes during the winter months so that the bushes will have plenty of blooms when spring comes.
County, city plan information sharing in emergencies
Emergency resources personnel from San Benito County gathered Thursday morning for a four-hour workshop to discuss how sharing information with community members might play out in a serious emergency situation – including notes on the benefits and pitfalls of social media, needs of traditional media outlets and what role different agencies might have in an emergency.
WERC to host Pet Photo Days Benefit
The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center (WERC) is holding its 21st Annual Pet Photo Days Benefit event from 5 to 8 p.m. March 1; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 2 and noon to 4 p.m. March 3 at the Granary, located at 17500 Depot St. in Morgan Hill.
Garlic Festival pageant open to San Benito residents
The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association is seeking contestants, including those in the Hollister area, for the 35th annual Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant. Contestant applications are available at the Garlic Festival office, 7473 Monterey St., or at gilroygarlicfestival.com.
Scrapbook Feb. 4-8, 2013
WEDDING: Nusbaum/Jannusch: Jessica Nusbaum and Christopher Jannusch were married Jan. 20, 2013, on the beach at Pawai Bay in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Recent Videos: Chocolate factory, boat rules and more
In case you missed them, here are links to recent, local videos on the Free Lance website. You can submit your own video files for consideration to [email protected].
As San Benito preps for Pinnacles dedication, west side city claims ‘gateway’ title
While San Benito County officials prepare for an influx of visitors for the Pinnacles National Park redesignation ceremony on Feb. 11 at the east entrance visitors center, officials in a community along the west entrance are making plans to promote their own community as a Gateway to the new national park.
Video: Code officer explains new boat/RV parking rules
In this video, Hollister Code Enforcement Officer Mike Chambless talks about streamlined parking rules for boats and RVs. Council members approved the first reading of the ordinance Monday.
Updated: Driver in chase from Hollister to Gilroy got away on foot
The pickup truck driver pursued by authorities for more than 30 minutes Tuesday from Hollister to Gilroy escaped on foot, but the investigating sheriff’s office reported that it might have a positive identification on the suspect.
Hot Ticket Feb. 8
SATURDAY: Barrel tasting: The Wineries of the Santa Clara Valley will hold a Barrel Tasting Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at area wineries. Cost: $12.50 per person. Tickets are available at participating wineries the day of the event. Details: santaclarawines.com.
