Farmers market health fees revisited
In light of concerns over escalating costs for prospective farmers market booths, county supervisors Tuesday directed staff officials to revisit the health permit fees at the event for next year.
Police seek suspected beer thief
Hollister Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a burglary suspect who has twice shoplifted beer from a local grocery store.
Scrapbook June 18-22
HONORS: Andrew Batinovich: Andrew Batinovich, of San Martin, has earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean's List for spring semester 2012. Students must earn a 3.5 to 3.69 grade-point average to be listed.
One child, plenty of company
If U.S. birth rates – declining steadily since 2007 – stay at their current level, the average woman is expected to give birth to exactly 1.9 children in her lifetime. And until we figure out how to raise 90 percent of a child, we’re going to focus on that first number: 1.
POTW: Marlo
Marlo is a 3-month-old cat who is very playful, energetic, curious and good with other cats. She is one of several kittens available at the San Martin Animal Shelter. There are also more kittens available to foster. If you are interested, please call (408) 686-3900.
Board opposed to funding swap for parks
The San Benito County supervisors approved a letter opposing state senate legislation that would take money from the Off-Highway Vehicle grant fund to keep state parks open.
UPDATED: Hit-and-run victim remains comatose
Joshua Valdez, the young man who was found lying unconscious near a Morgan Hill intersection with numerous broken bones, remains in a coma following what police think is the result of a hit-and-run accident.
Executive departs from EDC
The San Benito County supervisors were expecting a progress report by Nancy Martin, the executive director/CEO of the San Benito County Economic Development Corporation, at today’s meeting.
Facebook post not done by Sierra LaMar, officials say
 A Facebook post by someone posing as Sierra LaMar asking to "please call police he's coming back" and listing a Saratoga address, has been ruled a hoax by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department according to other news reports.
