Thank you!
Apropos of Thanksgiving and their namesakes, Turkey Vultures are a very social and family-oriented bird, gathering together to share a meal (which doesn’t include pumpkin pie—WERC’s educational vulture Zorro, above, is just checking out whether the squash makes a suitable perch).
New Parks director sworn in
Maj. General Anthony Jackson was sworn in Nov. 16 by Gov. Jerry Brown as the 19th Director of California State Parks, according to a press release recently sent out by the department.
Adopt Munchkin
Munchkin is a loving little girl with a great disposition. When she first came to the FOSMAS Adoption Center at Petco Gilroy a few months ago she was a little shy, but she came out of her shell after a few weeks.   Now she’ll come and sit in your lap and purr sweetly for you while you pet her. Like any kitten or young cat she values her play time and would be very happy if you would play string with her or use the laser pointer to give her something to chase.
Chicken dinner goes to clients of Food Bank
Heading into holiday weeks, the Community Food Bank for San Benito County often has lines that are a bit longer than normal.
Black Friday backpedals into Thursday evening
This week marks the start of the Great American Shopping Spree.
No evidence of arson with medical building fire
Investigators did not find any evidence of arson with the blaze at a Hollister medical office complex early Wednesday, the fire chief said.
Top 5: Holiday Boutique, Christmas Extravaganza and more
Open mic night: There will be an open mic night at Blak Sage Gallery Nov. 16, from 6-7:30 p.m. Recite poetry and prose, play music, or sing a song. Open to everyone.
LaMar murder suspect charged in 2009 grocery store incidents
Authorities have accused the suspect in the Sierra LaMar murder case of three unrelated attempted kidnappings from 2009.
Fire destroys medical building on Sunnyslope Road
A fire early Wednesday destroyed a building at the Sunnyslope Road medical offices.
