Coe Park advocates ‘cautiously optimistic’
Governor Jerry Brown recently signed two major legislative measures that mandate a number of funding and oversight improvements to California State parks, but the road to regaining the faith of a group of local outdoor enthusiasts - who fundraised a quarter of a million dollars to keep Henry Coe Park in South County open to the public - is going to be an arduous hike.
Alleged landscape scammer’s plea continued
The plea hearing for the man who allegedly charmed multiple South County seniors into giving him money for landscaping services he never completed was continued to Nov. 1, due to the public defender declaring a conflict in the case.
Top 5: Blak Sage reception; ‘La Bamba’ fundraiser and more
Artists' reception at Blak Sage: The San Benito Arts Council and sponsors will host an artists' reception Friday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito St. The show on display, "Women Artists of San Benito County" runs through runs through Nov. 30 and features the works of nine local artists. The reception will feature free food, music and drinks. The gallery is open Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 1p.m., Fridays, from 1 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m.
Wineries readying for Passport Weekend on Saturday, Sunday
South County wineries are hosting the second Passport Weekend of the year Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Council gives bid preference to Hollister vendors, omits county
In an attempt to give Hollister vendors a leg up with city contracts, the council this week supported a 5 percent bidding advantage for those businesses. The preference, however, will not apply to county vendors.
Scrapbook Oct.1-5, 2012
ENGAGEMENTS: Vilchis/Niffenegger: Felicia Vilchis and Chris Niffenegger are engaged to be married.
Measure E opponents to showcase leftover rally shirts in protest
This evening in downtown Hollister, it might feel like the summer of 2008 all over again.
POTW: Odie
Odie is a 6-month-old Chihuahua who is sweet, mellow and quiet. He likes to be held and is great on a leash. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since 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.
Council votes 4-1 to keep air show on Memorial Day weekend
After discussions over possibly moving the Hollister Airshow to a weekend near July 4, council members Monday decided in a 4-1 vote to keep the event running over Memorial Day weekend.
Puppy killer, 12-time felon gets six years in prison
The 12-time felon and Gilroy man who killed his wife’s puppy by throwing it against a wall more than a year ago was sentenced Friday morning to six years in state prison, a much shorter sentence than the 25 years to life he was facing.
