Reader Content: Five Cub Scouts honored with ‘Arrow of Light’
On Sunday, five boys from Cub Scout Pack 455 in Hollister were the recipients of the Arrow of Light Award, the highest honor given at this level before becoming Boy Scouts. The honorees were Bryce Perino, Kevin Medina, Evan Duran, Christopher Engelhardt and Miguel Perez.
New affiliate for Windermere
Windermere Real Estate announced a new affiliate, Windermere Valley Properties, with a location in Morgan Hill at 17490 Depot St. Owner of Windermere Valley Properties, Chuck Vargas, is a real estate veteran. Starting out in 1992 with a single RE/MAX office in Gilroy, Vargas quickly grew his brokerage from five to 40 agents. In 1996, Vargas joined forces with Century 21/Premier Group, eventually overseeing five offices and two-hundred agents. Vargas currently serves on the board of directors for MLS.com and the Mexican American Golf Association.
Hot Ticket Feb. 15
Feb. 15-March 2: Pintello presents ‘Sylvia’: “Sylvia” opens Friday, Feb. 15, and runs Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. for three weekends, closing on Saturday, March 2 at Pintello Comedy Theater, 8191 Swanston Lane, Gilroy. One matinee performance will be presented Sunday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. "Sylvia" introduces us to the empty-nesters Greg and Kate in their sedate New York City apartment, and to Sylvia, the beguiling stray dog who adopts them and changes their family forever. Details: www.PintelloComedy.com or call (408) 337-1599.
Meeting Preview: Water distict weighs funding for ‘urban area’ plan
The San Benito County Water District Board of Directors is scheduled to hold a special meeting Thursday.
Dedicating Pinnacles as a park: Historic moment draws hundreds
Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar said the National Park Service is striving to become a place that is more inclusive and the redesignation ceremony Monday surely reflected that effort.
Police investigate if arson suspect linked to recent cases
The Hollister Police Department on Saturday arrested 33-year-old Hollister resident Jason W. Spears on four counts of arson after neighbors reported him trying to set fire to a local condominium, according to police.
District weighs repairs after Gabilan Hills library fire
Hollister school officials are scrambling to make repairs following a fire earlier this month to part of the library at Gabilan Hills Elementary School.
Court Preview: Diaz faces sentencing in cemetery slaying
Several relatively prominent cases are in court Thursday. That is when Jorge Diaz, who accepted a plea deal in a homicide case, is scheduled for a sentencing. The Diaz sentence hearing is set for 9 a.m. Thursday in courtroom 101 at the San Benito County Courthouse.
Adopt Licorice
Licorice is a black beauty with faint tabby markings and a subtle orange/brown topcoat. She loves to play with everyone, and her favorite toys are little balls of fluff, dangly things, and toy mice. In her mind, a kitty can never have enough mice. She also like to cuddle, but only after play time.
