Board meeting roundup: Service level lowered on roads for general plan and more
Roadways could get more crowded
UK band ‘One Direction’ keeps name; Tres Pinos group now ‘Uncharted Shores’
There’s now only one “One Direction” – and it isn’t the Tres Pinos band that claimed to own the band name rights in a legal battle with a U.K. pop sensation, according to media reports.
Public comment: Residents talk Clear Creek, CDBG grant and more
At Tuesday's San Benito County Board of Supervisors a handful of residents talked about items not on the agenda. One called for the supervisors to work with Congressman Sam Farr on reopening Clear Creek. Another talked about "new" revenue for San Benito County in the form of unclaimed property held at the state controller's office. Others talked about the importance of the CDBG grant funding and remembered 9/11 on the 11th anniversary of the tragedy.
Police allege car thief deceived tow truck driver with club card
Police alleged a 38-year-old Hollister man stole a vehicle by deceiving a tow-truck driver into believing he was another person with a club card membership, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Bark in the Park Saturday; hantavirus outbreak
Hey, did you make it to Bark in the Park last year? If not, you missed an incredible amount of fun. I was there along with more than 15,000 other humans and at least 3,700 dogs. We had a Great Dane of a time. (Sorry, I just couldn't resist that one.)
POTW: Amber
Amber is a petite 1-year-old cat who is sweet, friendly and good with other cats. She loves to be held. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since June. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.
Police find woman who fell, went without food and water for 2 days
A Hollister senior citizen went without food and water for two days after falling in her home – before a food delivery worker’s tip led police to her residence.
11 years later, a nation pauses to reflect and mourn anew
With bagpipes and somber bells sounding a sharp counterpoint to the commemorative moments of silence, the nation on Tuesday marked the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attack that brought down the World Trade Center in Manhattan and shattered the country's political psyche.
Identity, cause of death remain unclear after body found
An autopsy conducted Monday on the body discovered off Cannon Road did not confirm a cause of death, although investigators now believe the unidentified female victim was “possibly” between ages 20 and 35 and “possibly” Asian or Hispanic, according to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office.
Councilman Gomez proposes Measure E spending plan
Councilman Victor Gomez is the latest city official to broach a spending plan in the event voters pass the Measure E sales tax extension.
