Man airlifted to Stanford after accident
A man driving a Mercury SUV sustained injuries this morning when he went off the road on Union Highway and collided with a tree. The man was conscious and talking around 10:10 a.m., when he was airlifted to Stanford Medical Center for treatment.
POTW: Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a 3-year-old cat who is a big lap cat, very sweet and loves to get scratched. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since July and would love to find a forever home. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.
Impassioned crowd attends Cordoba Center mosque planning meeting
Nearly 200 residents attended a Santa Clara County committee meeting Tuesday night to voice an impassioned mix of concerns, opposition, support and questions regarding the proposed Cordoba Center mosque project – which would serve San Benito residents and is set for consideration by a planning commission later this week.
Updated: Boisterous yelling dominates meeting on mosque
Nearly 200 South Santa Clara County residents attended a planning advisory meeting Tuesday night to voice an impassioned mix of concerns, opposition, support and questions regarding the proposed Cordoba Center mosque project which will be considered by the county’s planning commission Thursday.
Man suspected in double homicide, kidnapping in Monterey County town
A Paso Robles man is a suspect in a kidnapping and shooting that left two men dead in the Monterey County town of San Ardo.
POTW: Tristan
Meet Tristan (86237), he is a 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier mix and true to his breed he is Mr. Active! Nothing makes this little dude happier than showing off his smarts and keeping his cute little body in motion so if you're looking for an agility or dog sport partner in crime, Tristan's your guy. Visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, or call (408) 262-2133.
Pinnacles National Park bill approved in House; moves to Senate
The House of Representatives today passed Congressman Sam Farr’s (D-Carmel) bill to elevate the 26,000 acres of Pinnacles National Monument to a National Park. The bipartisan bill, H.R. 3641, the Pinnacles National Park Act, co-sponsored by Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA), recognizes and preserves the diverse ecosystems, geology and cultural history of the area by conferring National Park status. Additionally, the bill renames the Pinnacles Wilderness as the Hain Wilderness.
