Mosquito fee stays flat, might increase next year
Agricultural commissioner Ron Ross recommended that the assessment fee for the mosquito abatement program stay the same for 2012-13 during a public hearing June 19, during which San Benito County supervisors concurred.
Sheriff upgrades sonar equipment to search for Sierra LaMar
Santa Clara County sheriff’s investigators will be “wrapping up” a water search this week for Sierra LaMar or any evidence related to the kidnapping case, using new, high-tech sonar detection equipment that they have had access to in previous weeks.
Sheriff’s upgrade sonar equipment to search for Sierra
Santa Clara County sheriff’s investigators will be “wrapping up” a water search this week for Sierra LaMar or any evidence related to the kidnapping case, using new, high-tech sonar detection equipment that they have had access to in previous weeks.
Ask yourself what the path we’re on leaves for our grandchildren
Charles Dickens began his “Tale of Two Cities” by reflecting that “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. He writes of that past and offers only comparisons to his own time.
Citizen’s tip helps to ID wanted burglary suspect
A citizen’s tip led to the identification of a home burglary suspect in the 600 block of Argonne Drive last week, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Updated: Graniterock CEO Woolpert dies in boating accident
Bruce Woolpert, president & CEO of Graniterock Company, died Sunday afternoon in a boating accident in Tahoe.
POTW: Daphne
Meet Daphne (87125), a 3 year old beautiful long haired mixed breed pup. Daphne loves going for walks, cuddling with people and most of all playing with toys. Daphne is already house trained and crate trained thanks to her foster family. If you’re looking for a fun girl to turn heads Daphne is your dog! Visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, or call (408) 262-2133.
British ‘One Direction’ countersues Tres Pinos band over name
While the Tres Pinos-based band “One Direction” pursues a lawsuit against the world-famous British Band for using the same name, the U.K group is contending in a lawsuit that the local musicians actually took their moniker, according to media reports.
City hikes fees for recreation programs
Hollister City Council members this week approved fee increases for the city recreation programs, largely in an effort to fund aging equipment.
Opponents gain as Prop. 29 tobacco tax vote count continues
The tight vote count for the June 5 tobacco tax ballot initiative swung sharply toward the opposition as elections officials across California continue to tally the last remaining uncounted ballots.














