Remembering those who died on Sept. 11
A historical, significant act doesn't burst on the scene in one day. It begins with a germ of an idea deep in the crevices of the human heart. The right kind of heart connected to hundreds of other hearts ready to do good for strangers.
Body found off Cannon Road in San Benito County
Authorities discovered a body Friday morning near Aromas, but have yet to confirm details about the victim.
A crusade to connect cash with rightful owners
What started with Hollister’s Joan Sattler browsing a weekly Hollister Downtown Association email blast – which included a link to the state’s unclaimed property database – has spurred the local woman’s crusade to help others obtain their money.
For city on major grant effort, there’s always next year
While city officials received a courtesy call last week that their application for a community development block grant had been denied, they were still awaiting more information this week on the rating of their application to see if there is any room for improvement during next year's application cycle.
Charter petition lays groundwork for district consideration
Representatives of a charter school in Gilroy filed a petition at the Aug. 28 Hollister School District trustee's meeting to open a similar program in Hollister for the 2013-14 school year and now they are awaiting the verdict.
Spaces still open for Citizens Police Academy
Space is still available for the fall 2012 session of the Morgan Hill Citizens Police Academy, but spots are likely to fill up quickly.
Gilroy meth distributors given 12, 16 years
The three defendants in the 612 pound methamphetamine raid on Roop Road in 2010 were sentenced in federal court Wednesday, two of them getting 12-year prison sentences and one getting 16 years on account of a prior drug felony, according to Mike Beckwith, prosecuting attorney for the case.
Equine “Wolf Teeth” – What are they and how should they be cared for?
Approximately 70 percent of horses will develop wolf teeth. While these teeth usually do not pose a health risk to the horse, they are often removed in performance horses to prevent interference with the bit and to avoid traumatizing the soft tissues around the teeth leading to soreness. Horsemen differ in opinions on when or if these teeth should be removed, but understanding the physiology of wolf teeth can help individual horse owners make the best personal decision for their horses.
Council deadlocked on air show schedule
With Councilwoman Pauline Valdivia absent at this week’s meeting, Hollister council members were deadlocked on the dates for a 2013 air show.
Top 5: Admission Day, bull riding and more
Join the Native Daughters for Admission Day: The Native Daughters of the Golden West will host a barbecue on Admission Day, Sept. 9, from noon to 3 p.m. in celebration of California’s Birthday. The barbecue will be held at the Native Daughters’ Adobe, 302 Fourth St., in San Juan. The cost of the meal is a $10 donation and take out is available. The meal includes barbecue tri tip, rolls, homemade baked beans, green salad, assorted desserts and beverages.















