Hollister’s Japanese garden to blossom with temple
Since Don Belt moved to San Benito County in 1980, he turned a landscape that is known for row crops and cattle grazing into a forest of pine trees. He has planted 9,000 trees, including emerald pines, cherry trees and several other varieties.
Schools report: California gets an ‘F’ in spending
In the 2013 edition of Education Week's Quality Counts report: Code of Conduct: Safety Discipline and School Climate, California ranked 36th in the nation in how it runs its schools.
Artists invited to grant workshop on Jan. 24
The Creative Work Fund invites artists and nonprofit organizations who are interested in applying for grants to an informational seminar Jan. 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Blak Sage Gallery, in Hollister.
Early flu season sweeps through U.S.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. is having an early flu season with most of the country experiencing high levels of influenza-like illness. Influenza and related complications are the eighth leading cause of death in the U.S. and are associated with up to 49,000 deaths and more than 200,000 hospitalizations each year in the U.S. The CDC recommends getting vaccinated to prevent the seasonal flu.
St. Luke’s celebrates 110 years
The sanctuary at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will be rededicated Jan. 25 at part of a 110 year anniversary at the local church. The Rt. Rev. Mary Gray-Reeves, the bishop of the Diocese of El Camino Real, will rededicate the sanctuary, which has recently been refurbished.
Yellow-billed magpie thrives with proper diet
Do not feed the birds … hamburger, spaghetti, Cream of Wheat, filet mignon, mashed potatoes.
Adopt Tiger
Tiger is a 13-year-old cat who is sweet, mellow and loves to just relax and be pet. He has a male companion cat who was surrendered with him at the San Martin Animal Shelter. They would love to be adopted together. If you are interested in adopting an animal, please call (408) 686-3900.
Marisa Otto receives certification
Marisa Otto of Edward Jones in Morgan Hill has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the certification mark CFP®. Otto completed CFP Board's initial certification requirements, which include completion of financial coursework and a comprehensive examination. Those who hold CFP® certification agree to meet education requirements and uphold CFP Board's code of ethics and professional responsibility and financial planning practice standards.
