Both sides to make cases at Measure E forum Wednesday
Four local nonprofits are hosting a Measure E forum Wednesday to offer both sides of the proposal opportunities to make their cases for and against the proposed extension to a 1 percent sales tax.
Informed Choices celebrates grand opening
Informed Choices celebrates their ribbon cutting event with friends, family, staff, sponsors, Chamber of Commerce and ambassadors as well as, Nancy Corbridge, executive director. They are dedicated to serving women, as well as their families and partners who come seeking help in making decisions about unplanned pregnancies and related concerns. Informed Choices recently moved from Gilroy to Morgan Hill and is now is located 16275 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Details: (408) 847-8880 or visit: www.informed-choices.org.
Six Central Coast farms fined for breaking new runoff rules
Six Central Coast farms – including one in San Benito County – have been fined nearly $36,000 for failing to comply with the state's new agricultural runoff rules.
HPD arrests six suspected gang members at party
Hollister Police Officers arrested six suspected gang members on various charges while they were conducting a follow up investigation at Mission Oaks Trailer Park on Tuesday.
Top 5: San Benito County Fair, Renaissance Faire and more
San Benito County Fair: The San Benito County Fair runs this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Carnival opens at noon. Friday is Kids Day, with 12 and under free all day, Senior’s Day is Saturday, with $1 off admission. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors 60 and older, $3 for kids 6 to 12 and free for kids 5 and under. Parking is $4. Discounted fair tickets are available at the Fair Office or Ranchers Feed. Presale carnival passes are available at Ace Hardware, the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce, the Fair Office, L.A. Hearne, Postal Graphics and Ranchers Feed. Details: visit www.sanbenitocountyfair.com
Austin Watch: Gilroy teen makes debut on ‘The X Factor,’ impresses judges
Christopher High School junior Austin Corini, 16, finally got his big televised moment in the national spotlight Wednesday during the premiere of his pre-taped auditions in Greensboro, N.C. for the TV music competition known as "The X Factor."
