Charter hoping to expand into Hollister scores record mark
Teachers at Gilroy's 1-year-old charter school are “thrilled,” “proud” and “validated” after learning their second-grade students received the highest projected Academic Performance Index score for an elementary school in the history of the Gilroy Unified School District.
Top 5: Pinnacles speaker series, mediation and more
1.) Pinnacles September speaker series: Join Park Ranger Jennifer, of Pinnacles National Monument, as she explores the many challenges that snakes face in their bid for survival. In this 30-60 minute fun-filled discussion, visitors will learn about some of these amazing adaptations and how they make life without limbs possible. Kids’ activities include handling snake skins and junior ranger booklets. The lecture will be Saturday, at 2 p.m., at the Soledad Library, 401 Gabilan Drive, in Soledad. Details: 389-4486 ext. 267.
POTW: Addison
Addison is a 2-year-old cat who would make a great lap cat. He is also good with dogs and kittens and likes to play. 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.
Driver leaves scene during RV fire on Highway 156
A motor home caught fire at Highway 156 and Lucy Brown Lane on Tuesday evening, after which its driver left the scene and did not return, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Scrapbook Aug. 27-31
HONORS: San Benito Stage Company awards scholarships: This year, the San Benito Stage Company established a new scholarship program. SBSC was able to award two scholarships to graduating high school seniors. The inspiration for the scholarships was due to a $500 annual gift from Paul King in memory of his son Dave King, a former participant with SBSC. The board of directors of San Benito Stage Company voted to match the gift and set up a second annual $500 scholarship.
POTW: Laiyah
Meet Laiyah, our Pet of the Week! Prior to coming to HSSV Laiyah lived on a tiny balcony all alone so it takes some time to gain her trust, but once you do she’s your BFF. She’s fun, she’s fast, she’s fabulous and she’s one of our “Fee-Free” canines in the Adoption Scholarship. Visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, or call (408) 262-2133.
Hollister woman arrested after brutal Mountain View assault
A Hollister woman was arrested in downtown Mountain View early Sunday morning on suspicion of punching another woman and then slamming her head into the ground several times, police said.
For first time, Californians will be able to register to vote online
Beginning next month, Californians for the first time will be able to use the Internet to register to vote, giving them about six weeks of online access to register in time to participate in the Nov. 6 presidential election.
