SBC wildlife services shut down for year
Residents with wildlife problems – in both rural and urban parts of San Benito – no longer have county support for dealing with the pests.
CNN, “Glee” actress visit Gilroy’s ‘Hero of the Year’ finalist
Gilroy’s own Mary Cortani of the local nonprofit Operation Freedoms Paws spent Monday with a CNN photographer and a surprise celebrity OFP supporter.
Local authors to host historical book signing
Authors Joe McMahon and Peter Sonne will share a little history and personal insight on their book "Hollister," Nov. 24, from 4 to 5 p.m. at San Benito Bene, 615-B San Benito St., with a Q&A and book signing to follow the talk. The book is part of Arcadia Publishing's "Images of America" series and it was published this fall. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
Supervisors seek cost proposal for landfill landscaping
The views around the John Smith Landfill may get greener in the future as county supervisors have directed staff to see how much it would cost to put in improvements and what funding sources might be available.
Top 5 – Lights On Celebration, Aromas Bands Together and more
Pancake breakfast: The Hollister United Methodist Church will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast Nov. 24, from 8 a.m. to noon, at 521 Monterey St., in Hollister. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under. The meal includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, orange juice and coffee. Take out available. Details: 831-637-4240.
Tips on avoiding holiday disasters, courtesy of CalFire
Thanksgiving is often the day of the year when firefighters respond to the most kitchen fires.
New spa and salon offers a broad range of treatments, tranquility
Paradiso Spa & Salon recently opened and held a grand opening at the 750 San Benito St. location.
Governor appoints local to 33rd Ag District board
Governor Jerry Brown has appointed Jennifer Coile, 58, of Hollister, to the 33rd District Agricultural Association, the San Benito County Fair Board. The positiondoes not require Senate confirmation and offers no compensation. Coile has been a technical assistance provider at Training and Development Associates Inc. since 2011 and a project manager and interim housing coordinator at the City of Marina Economic Development Division since 2006.
Sheriff’s deputies seek suspect in attempted kidnapping
San Benito County Sheriff’s deputies are in search of a man who alleged approached the boyfriend of an ex-girlfriend and hit the man with a metal pipe. Officers are looking for Cameron Bush in relation to the case.
Adopt Sophia
Sophia is an 8-year-old cat who is very mellow and loves to be pet. She would be an ideal companion cat for an older person. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since August. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call 408-686-3900.
