Councilman refunds part of payment, admits breaking ethics law
Councilman Doug Emerson on Wednesday admitted he violated state ethics rules and amended a filing with the city to reflect that he reimbursed half of $4,650 he reported receiving from a solar company for his July 2011 trip to China.
POTW: Jack
Jack is a 5-year-old doberman pinscher mix who has been neutered. He is very sweet, loves to be outside, is potty trained, knows some commands and is good with other dogs. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since May. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.
Malnourished horses abandoned by the highway, left to starve by owner
A pair of abused horses are headed for greener pastures after being rescued and turned over to a nurturing caretaker, who will try to find the equines a better home.
Local drivers involved in 5-car wreck, follow-up accident
At about noon Sunday, a crash involving five cars was reported on Highway 152, just west of the Romero Visitor Center near Los Banos. It was followed by a second crash due to a halted truck at the scene, while both incidents involved Hollister drivers.
Three minors accused of vandalizing Cerra Vista school
Hollister police on Saturday arrested three minors suspected of burglarizing Cerra Vista Elementary School, according to police.
Police nab suspected gang member carrying switchblade
Hollister police Saturday arrested a 21-year-old suspected gang member accused of possessing an illegal knife, according to police.
1,000 Garlic Festival tickets stolen
An unknown suspect swiped 1,000 single-day admission tickets valued at $12,500 from the Gilroy Garlic Festival corporate office, according to Festival Executive Director Brian Bowe.
We’ll drink to that: How to support the community at the festival
Whether you enjoy your garlic fries with beer, wine, sangria or just a classic Pepsi – there’s a local organization happy to take your drink tickets. The money raised goes to help scholarships and community activities over the next year. Cheers!
Meet Hugh Davis, Garlic Festival president
When a young, new-to-Gilroy Hugh Davis volunteered to pour beer at the Garlic Festival's beer garden 25 summers ago, he had a blast, and knew right away he’d be hooked for life. To the Garlic Festival, that is.
SEIU, administration trade barbs over union flier
Members of the Service Employees International Union Local 521 distributed fliers over the weekend that suggested San Benito County might be headed in the same direction as San Bernardino, which recently gained national infamy after filing bankruptcy.
