The Barn at Hoey Ranch grand opening
On June 21, the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the opening of The Barn at Hoey Ranch with owners, Jim and Debbie Hoey. Known to rise before daylight and travel to remote parts of the state, the Hoey’s have stocked their barn with unique and one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor treasures they have discovered on their trips. Visit the Barn, 2480 Hecker Pass Road in Gilroy, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bloody pit bull attack at Starbucks
Those passing through Starbucks on First Street and Wren Avenue for their morning lattes were taken aback when the coffee shop’s parking lot turned into a blood-spattered scene around 7:30 a.m. Thursday. The owner of a pit bull fled the scene after his dog allegedly attacked a smaller dog in the parking lot, giving it serious injuries that led to its euthanization, and sending its owner to the hospital.
Top 5: ‘Bon Voyage’ concert; Open Mic Night and more
1.) Choir sings ‘Bon Voyage’ before trip to Olympics: The Monterey Peninsula Choral Society will present a “Bon Voyage” concert, Spirit & Song: An Olympic Journey, at St. Benedict Church, 1200 Fairview Road, Hollister, July 13 at 8 p.m. Admission is free although a donation of $20 would be appreciated. The program will include songs the group will be singing at various venues as part of the Summer London Olympics. Details: http://thempcs.org/
Police looking for suspects in liquor store armed robbery
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspects in an armed robbery at a downtown liquor store last weekend.
Effort to name Pinnacles a national park sent to House
An effort to have Pinnacles National Monument reclassified as a national park received a boost Thursday when a key committee OK’d the legislation and sent it to the House of Representatives, according to a statement from The Wilderness Society.
Scrapbook July 9-13
BIRTHDAY: Bernice McHenry: Bernice McHenry celebrated her 90th birthday July 25.
POTW: Hailey
Hailey is a Chihuahua who is gentle, sweet and happy. She is also great with other dogs and loves to be held. She is special needs because her back hips are tilted out; however she doesn't notice and still loves to walk. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since June. If you are interested, please call (408) 686-3900.
$2.4 million Gavilan grant to aid Hispanic students
Gavilan just got a hefty chunk of federal funding that will help streamline the process of getting a four-year degree – particularly for Hispanic students – in nursing, computer science or digital media at California State University, Monterey Bay.
