PHOTOS: A local in London
Former Gilroy resident and current Olympian Shelley Olds, far left, shared this photo, and others, from London, taken this week, of her and her teammates, Kristin Armstrong, Evelyn Stevens and Amber Neben, who will represent the United States on the cycling road team that races Sunday for gold. Olds is wearing a special edition uniform that will only be worn at the Summer Games.
Feed me, feed me
Three nestling Bullock’s Orioles open their bright pink mouths and demand to be fed, in this case by volunteers who feed them a special passerine diet every hour from sunrise to sunset. They were orphaned mid-July after a windstorm broke the tree branch holding their nest and were brought to the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center still snuggled inside their hanging nest made from fibers, grasses, and bits of soft feathers. Sporting gorgeous amber-yellow breast feathers, they are growing up fast and have just begun eating juicy mealworms. When they’re released back to their summer habitat in Gilroy sometime next month, they will dine on wild bugs such as caterpillars and spiders, as well as fruit. They will also drink from hummingbird nectar feeders in backyards, as well as enjoying halved oranges and suet put out for them.
Infestation of evasive oriental fruit fly hits Morgan Hill
An infestation of oriental fruit flies has struck Morgan Hill, with official word coming from the Santa Clara County Department of Agriculture Thursday afternoon.
Not in compliance: Saint Louise could lose Medicare funding
In what could be a crippling blow to South County’s only hospital, federal Medicare funding could be cut off for Saint Louise Regional Hospital in less than three months.
Not in compliance again: Saint Louise could lose all Medicare funding
In what could be a crippling blow to South County’s only hospital, federal Medicare funding could be cut off for Saint Louise Regional Hospital in less than three months.
San Juan grass fire contained to 15 acres
A fire occurred just south of Highway 156 on Wednesday afternoon, while crews contained it before the blaze damaged nearby homes.
Top 5: Diamond Rio concert, ‘Big River’ closes and more
1.) Diamond Rio performs in Hollister: Diamond Rio, along with the California Cowboys will perform at the Peppertree Ranch, 500 John Smith Road, in Hollister July 28, from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $30. Guests can bring a picnic lunch or other food will be available for purchase. Beer and Guerra Cellar wines will also be available for purchase. Details: http://www.guerracellars.com/scripts/eventPg.cfm or 902-9106.
Summer project for children will teach lifelong lessons
Have you run out of ideas to keep your children busy, happy and learning this summer? Look no further than your local San Martin Animal Shelter.
