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.
Police allege county man brandished gun, attempted to flee
Hollister police have arrested a man suspected of brandishing a firearm at someone on Prune Street, according to a statement from police.
Rabobank celebrates 10 years
Deanna Franklin and her staff at Rabobank are joined by Chamber Ambassadors at a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate their 10th anniversary in Gilroy. Rabobank is located at 761 First St. in Gilroy.
Bree Koehler names top sales advisor
lia Sophia, a direct sales jewelry company, named Bree Koehler as its top sales advisor in Hollister. She was named an Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers for her sales and work with new advisors during her first 15 weeks with the company. “This immediate success is a result of Bree’s hard work and dedication,” said Jim Turner, the executive vice president of global sales and marketing for lia Sophia. Details: www.liasophia.com/breekoehler.
Ford Store MH earns national awards
The Ford Store Morgan Hill is among an elite group of Ford and Lincoln dealerships to be recognized with the 2011 President’s Award and Ford Motor Credit’s Partners in Quality Award. These prestigious awards honor dealerships that have excelled in automotive retailing for the year, by providing exceptional customer service and satisfaction. The Ford Store Morgan Hill is currently the No. 1 retail volume Ford dealership in the Bay Area. Ford Motor Company’s President’s Award recognizes dealers who have excelled in achieving superior sales, service and vehicle ownership experiences to their customers. The Ford Store Morgan Hill is the only dealership in Northern California to receive this award in the past eight years.
Hollister Airshow loses money; changes broached for 2013
The Hollister Airshow lost money for the second consecutive year, while city officials this week discussed potential changes for 2013 such as moving the event weekend and altering the number of days for the show.
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