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The Hollister Police Department and San Benito County Sheriff’s Department officers responded to multiple shootings Wednesday and are still investigating the incidents.

Downtown Hollister cleanup: The Hollister Downtown Association is teaming up with Girl Scouts and Recology for a Downtown Fall Clean-up Saturday, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The group will meet at the corner of Fourth and San Benito streets. People should bring brooms, dust pans, hoes and garden gloves. Organizations and groups can call 636-8406 or email [email protected] to reserve a block ahead of time.

WEDDING: Padilla/Fletscher: Evan and Harmony (Padilla) Fletscher were married Aug. 4, 2012 at Cowell’s Beach in Santa Cruz.

Two people working on a pumpkin patch Wednesday morning were run over by a forklift after its driver lost control, according to the county fire department.

Police suspect that Lawrence R. Jones shot his ex-wife and dismembered her, according to a statement released today.

The Baltimore baseball team may have the orange and black colors of their namesake bird, the Baltimore oriole, but these baby Bullock's orioles, which (if they're male players) will also grow up to sport bright orange breast feathers and black caps, appear to be cheering on their own local team, the San Francisco Giants.

Many counties and cities throughout the nation organize community events to honor those lost in the terrorist attacks 11 years ago on Sept. 11. At the very least, citizens have come to expect their local government institutions to lower American flags to half-staff.  

Timmy is a Chihuahua mix puppy who is sweet, doesn't bark and loves to run and play with toys. He is also good with other dogs. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since late July and would love to find a home. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.

Local organizations have scheduled three separate election forums in the coming weeks.