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Local outdoor enthusiasts who fundraised a quarter of a million dollars to keep California’s second largest state park open to the public are demanding a refund if the state doesn’t allocate $20 million in recently discovered hidden funds “back to their original intended use.”

ENGAGEMENTS: Kelly/Herraez: Stephanie Nicole Kelly and Ryan Michael Herraez are engaged to be married.

1.) Pinnacles monument to host speakers series: Pinnacles National Monument will host a speakers series in August, starting with Interpretation Ranger Jennifer Updyke’s talk on how Pinnacles National Monument has been valued by its inhabitants. The talk is Aug. 4 at 2 p.m., at the Soledad Library, 401 Gabilan Drive, Soledad, CA 93960. Additional events will be held Aug. 11, 18 and 25. Details: (831) 389-4486

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.

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.

14-year-old missing for second time since February

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.

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.