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The city’s financial situation with the Veterans Memorial Building is so dire, Hollister officials have talked of possibly closing the historic facility, said the commander of the local American Legion chapter involved in discussions to potentially manage it.

Dual Immersion Parent Workshop

San Benito County's general plan preliminary draft is anticipated to be released in January with a final price tag of $1.2 million. With the three-year process nearly complete, supervisors are considering a way to collect some of the cost through impact fees.

eWaste Recycling fundraiser: Sacred Heart Parish School will host an eWaste recycling fundraiser Jan. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Sacred Heat Parish School parking lot. Residents can recycle old TVs, computers, monitors and other electric devices. Details: 637-4157.

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Owner Gurvinder Singh and manager John Casteneda proudly snip the ribbon at the one-year anniversary celebration at Gold’s Gym Dec. 8. This beautiful gym includes a steam sauna, indoor basketball court, cinema cardio room, techno-gym along with many other unique features. For more information, visit them at 8795 San Ysidro Ave. in Gilroy or call (408) 852-7028.

Gov. Jerry Brown signed 876 bills in the past legislative session, most of which take effect today, including this sampling.

The California agency that regulates hunting and fishing has a new name: the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Molasses is a 15-year-old tortie cat and Flower is a 13-year-old calico cat. They are both sweet and would make great lap cats. They would be best as the only cat in the household. They have been at the San Martin Shelter for several months. If you are interested in adopting an animal, please call (408) 686-3900.

Hollister will have a new interim police chief later this week when Capt. Carlos Reynoso takes on the role and current Interim Police Chief David Westrick moves back into the captain spot.