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ENGAGEMENT: Teruel/Martinez: Baltazar and Veronica Teruel of Hollister announce the engagement of their daughter, Gabriella Isabelle Teruel, to Michael Anthony Martinez of San Martin.

Aromas residents remain concerned about potential oil and gas drilling in their quiet enclave – concerns they say could lead to water contamination in their community and other areas of San Benito County.

Hank and Alex are owner surrendered pot belly pigs that are available at the San Martin Animal Shelter. Both are 1-year and 6 months old and have been neutered. If you’re interested in adopting the pigs, call the shelter at (408) 686-3900.

Gordon is a 3-year-old cat who is very sweet, mellow and playful. He's also good with other cats. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since April and would love to find a home. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal, please call (408) 686-3900.

The San Benito County officials heard from members of the public and two spokespeople from oil interests at Tuesday's supervisors' meeting.

You might wonder why the WBC interim welterweight boxing champion from Gilroy appears to be showing his support for a Hollister mayoral candidate on campaign signs cropping up here last week.

The Best in the West competition was created and is hosted by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office year.

When presented with two conceptual designs for a regional park based on input from community workshops, the San Benito County parks and recreation commissioners decided to go back to consultants to request a third option.

Fans of medieval times have a chance to step into a fantasy world at the Northern California Renaissance Faire Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 14 at Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, outside Hollister.