Breen: Don’t mess with the sun, or you’re going to get burned
The sun is a wondrous thing: a life-giving, warming, photosynthesis-inspiring ball of gas without which we would cease to exist.
Community Spotlight: YMCA hosts Healhty Kids Day; Outdoor Club cleans riverbed
The YMCA had more than 500 members of the community join in celebrating Healthy Kids Day April 21. The annual event had more than 44 nonprofits and local businesses participating in the outdoor fair. They raffled off eight sports balls and offered the first day to sign up for summer camp. More spaces are available and those that sign up before May 15 will get a free camp T-shirt.
Feds accept hospital’s remedy plan
A plan of correction addressing “serious” and “critical” deficiencies at Saint Louise Regional Hospital received the stamp of approval from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which will conduct an unannounced follow-up survey within the year to ensure the hospital is meeting all the conditions of participation as a Medicare provider.
‘America’s Most Wanted’ joins search for Sierra
One of the country’s best-known crime fighters and victims’ advocates hopes to find Sierra LaMar by bringing prolonged national attention to the teen who remains missing after six weeks.
Pet private eye feeling dogged by the law
The founder of the new, Hollister-based Humane Society of the Central Coast has been met with some skepticism from local law enforcement officials, who say that while his goal is noble, he must follow proper procedures before the agency becomes an animal rescue resource.
LULAC youths brush up on volunteerism
With state parks up and down California looking to avoid being shuttered due to budget cuts, staff and supporters have looked for creative ways to stretch their dollars and keep the tourist attractions open.
Drug court spurs success on the road to recovery
Socorro Del Real teared up Wednesday morning as she stood in Courtroom 1 of the San Benito County Superior Courthouse for her last session of drug court.
Hollister farmers market starts next week
The Downtown Hollister Farmers Market will open for the season on May 2, from 3 to 7 p.m., on Fifth Street. The market will be open Wednesdays through Sept. 26. Residents can again expect to find many vendors selling locally grown produce as well as a mix of other items.
Business Buzz: Bill’s Bullpen taking part in Free Comic Book Day
Bill’s Bullpen, 207 Fourth St., in Hollister, will participate in Free Comic Book Day May 5. Bill’s Bullpen is one of thousands of comic book shops around the world that will be giving away free comic books. The stores will give away a grand total of two million comic books. The event starts at 10 a.m. and will run until all the free comic books are given out. Details: 636-1180.
