Pet detective draws police angst again, this time over rescued dog
More than a week after a small dog named “River” was rescued by a Gilroy man from Uvas Creek with a brick tied to its hind legs, the Gilroy Police Department and Humane Society of the Central Coast – which recently roused concerns from Hollister police as well – and are at odds about how and when the little dog should be adopted.
Police arrest armed man after alleged death threat
On Aug. 16, Hollister Police officers responded to Evelyns Drive on a call of a man allegedly making terrorist threats seen outside the victim’s home. Police arrived and contacted Anthony Fink, 18. He was found in possession of a loaded firearm and arrested on numerous felony charges. Fink was booked into the San Benito County Jail on violations of possessing a loaded firearm with the intent to commit a felony, carrying a concealed loaded firearm, carrying a loaded firearm in a public place and making terrorist threats.
County board reduces public hours
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors approved additional staff reductions Tuesday that will amount to a savings of $194,840 for the 2012-13 fiscal year while also approving department schedules that will allow some offices to be closed to the public for a portion of the work week.
Fantastic First: ‘Neverending Story’ opens Friday
The latest show from the Fifth Wall theater company opens Friday at the Vault Restaurant and will transport audience members to the fantastical world of “The Neverending Story.”
Handler’s layoff leads to retirement for K-9 Deputy Dix
One of the most well-known snouts around the San Benito County Sheriff's Office received a commendation upon retirement from the San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
Teacher turnover spikes again at SBHS
Although San Benito High School Superintendent Stan Rose is looking at the bright side of the start to classes Monday, the teachers union president expressed disappointment in the turnover rate among educators and blamed it on the district’s issuance of 16 pink slips in the spring.
Misdemeanor for drunken driver in crash that killed Andrel Gaines
One month after Gavilan basketball player and beloved Gilroy teenager Andrel Gaines would have celebrated his 20th birthday, the man who was involved in the car crash that killed him last November walked free.
50s Chevrolets on display at this year’s Taste of Morgan Hill
The Taste of Morgan Hill’s 23rd annual Custom & Classic Car Show will feature a trio of favorite sock-hopping, drive-in-parking, apple pie-transporting, oldies-thumping American beauties - the 1955, 1956 and 1957 Chevrolets.
Top 5: Baler Summer Nights, Garden Railroad Tour and more
1.) Baler Summer Nights: The Baler Backers Athletic Organization is holding its annual dinner/dance and auction fundraiser in support of San Benito High School’s Haybaler Athletic Program, Aug. 18, at the San Benito County Fairgrounds/Bolado Park, from 6 p.m. to midnight, with the dinner served between 7 and 8 p.m. Entertainment is being provided by local band favorite Soul Kiss. Tickets for the 21+ event are $50 each and table reservations of eight are also being accepted. There will be a Live & Silent Auction to raise funds for Baler Athletics, which has seen a severe reduction in its funding due to state budget cuts which have affected California’s school system. Details: www.balerbackers.org
