Cat adoption open house
Pet Friends & Rescue is holding a feline adoption open house. Adopt a cat that is one year or older for $40, or share the adoption fee with a friend and each takes home a new companion. Share the gift of love! Call 831-634-1191 for information. See Pet Friends on the web at www.petfriends.org for pictures of our cats and dogs looking for homes of their own. Pet Friends is located at 2975 Buena Vista Road.
Chopper
Chopper is a 5-year-old Chihuahua who is very sweet, active and fun. He is also great with other dogs. His ID number is A045300. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since March and would love to find the perfect home. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.
POTW: Melanie
Melanie (86094) is a 2 year old Chihuahua mix who’s sweet as pie. Rescued from a local shelter where she was scared and alone, Melanie is now living in a foster home with people and doggie friends and has come a long way! If you are looking for a dog with a heart of gold, Melanie is the girl for you! Visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, or call (408) 262-2133.
Fault work spurs funding shakeup at San Juan School
The potential closure or reconstruction of San Juan School due to seismic safety issues may have to be funded in part by funds from a bond measure district voters passed three years ago to fund other projects not related to seismic issues.
Dual Language Academy honored for success, two-way approach
In one of two Thursday kindergarten classes at the Dual Language Academy, teacher Deanna Lane worked with students on the pronunciation of words – while displaying pictures of the objects – starting with the “sh” sound.
Driver crashes into pole after chase through orchard
Sheriff’s deputies Saturday night arrested at county woman after she fled in a vehicle from authorities into an orchard and and crashed into a light pole, according to announcement from the sheriff’s office.
Saint Louise Hospital to re-survey voters on ER tax
Despite gleaning support from voters for a possible sales tax measure to build a new emergency room at Saint Louise Regional Hospital, CEO Joanne Allen said a more straightforward telephone survey is likely before taking the next steps to put it on the ballot.
Man accused of brandishing firearm at neighbor’s friend
A 70-year-old man brandished a handgun at a friend of his neighbor’s who he thought was too close to his home Saturday night, police said.
