Residents want new parkway corridor to cover many uses
A river parkway reaching from San Juan Bautista to the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos is in the early planning stages, and residents Wednesday had a chance to give some input on where they want the trails to go along the corridor.
Mars rover designer makes landing at bluegrass festival
Mark Indictor, who was the lead designer for some of the software installed on the Mars Rover Curiosity that successfully landed on the red planet Sunday, will be visiting San Benito County this weekend. But it won’t be a science-related visit, as he will perform at the 19th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival.
Legislation opens door for motorized use at Clear Creek
While they have fought against a federal agency for years, advocates pushing for Clear Creek Management Area’s reopening might get a chance to sidestep their foe at the Bureau of Land Management through newly introduced legislation. And while the door is now cracked open for long-dormant motorized vehicle use – supporters hope sometime in 2013 – the bill also appears to target an expansion to Clear Creek’s current boundaries comprising 63,000 acres.
Resident’s concerns amplify after mosque permit approval
Developers of the proposed Cordoba Center Islamic mosque and cemetery in San Martin said they jumped over the “first hurdle” with the Santa Clara County planning commission’s approval of the use permit for the property where they plan to build a new religious institution.
City weighs moving air show to July 4 weekend
The Hollister City Council on Monday is set to consider an idea to move the Hollister Airshow from Memorial Day weekend to the weekend of July 4.
79-year-old man with Alzheimer’s gone missing; last seen in MH
A 79-year-old man suffering from Alzheimer’s remains missing Friday afternoon after leaving his home Friday morning in Morgan Hill, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department.
Ribbon cutting for photography business
The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce arrived for LMP's formal ribbon cutting, to coincide with her art exhibit reception on May 31 at the Morgan Hill Cultural & Community Center. The wonderful staff of MHCC brought giant scissors to cut the ribbon and had it signed by all 50 guests. Lots of support in the community to help Lori celebrate her photography business in the South Bay Area focusing on pets & families in a timeless classic tradition with flair. A slideshow presentation was provided for everyone of Lori's work, a video with her dad and mentor, who has been a photographer for 63 years, as well as storytelling on how photography can have so much meaning for those we love.
