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.
Police collect 276 pounds of prescription drugs
On Saturday, the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office and the Hollister Police Department collaborated with the Drug Enforcement Administration to hold a prescription drug disposal event at the local Target store in Hollister.
Stroke of family fun at the county fair
The San Benito County Fair again drew in participants and visitors of all ages, living up to its theme this year of “Fun for the Whole Herd.”
Airport upgrade gets federal boost
With help from a federal grant, work is set to begin on a project to improve the storm water drainage at the Hollister Municipal Airport in November with plans to complete construction before the fire season begins next spring.
Both sides to make cases at Measure E forum Wednesday
Four local nonprofits are hosting a Measure E forum Wednesday to offer both sides of the proposal opportunities to make their cases for and against the proposed extension to a 1 percent sales tax.
Informed Choices celebrates grand opening
Informed Choices celebrates their ribbon cutting event with friends, family, staff, sponsors, Chamber of Commerce and ambassadors as well as, Nancy Corbridge, executive director. They are dedicated to serving women, as well as their families and partners who come seeking help in making decisions about unplanned pregnancies and related concerns. Informed Choices recently moved from Gilroy to Morgan Hill and is now is located 16275 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Details: (408) 847-8880 or visit: www.informed-choices.org.
