A celebration of technology and history
As the San Benito County Free Library celebrated its 95th anniversary and National Library Week last week, Librarian Nora Conte said that there is a common thread that runs through the local history of libraries.
Animal artwork raises funds, creates awareness
They’re not paintings of animals, but paintings by animals. Koko the gorilla, Elepha the elephant, Jello the penguin and Koopa the turtle are just a few of the animal kingdom’s Picassos, Monets and Pollocks. These are animals who actually paint by beak, mouth, paw, flipper or trunk. Some can actually hold a paint brush and others create art hands-on in the same way that children fingerpaint.
DA silent on possible charges against MACSA
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office will issue a Public Integrity Unit Decision Thursday regarding the Mexican American Community Services Agency, a San Jose-based organization known as MACSA whose former Gilroy charter school leaders are being investigated for misappropriation and embezzlement of school funds.
Scrapbook April 16-20
ENGAGEMENT: Porter/Gregory: Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Gregory of Redmond, Ore., announce the engagement of Mr. Gregory’s daughter Brandy Jo Gregory to Joseph Matthew Porter, son of Robert and Cynthia Porter, of Gilroy.
Body of missing Aromas man found in pond
The body of an Aromas man reported missing April 3 has been found in an Aromas fishing pond at the end of Rose Avenue, according to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy accused of DUI in Newark set for pretrial hearing
Johnny Pena, the San Benito County sheriff’s deputy accused in Newark of driving under the influence while in a patrol car, is set for a pre-trial court hearing May 3 in Alameda County.
Kidnapping suspect in court May 17
The man who allegedly attacked and kidnapped his girlfriend from a Morgan Hill bar will be in court to attempt to negotiate a settlement with the court next month.Â
Bobcat-eating suspect in court next week
Henry Arnibal, the west Morgan Hill man accused of killing and eating a wild bobcat, will be back in court for pre-trial proceedings April 26, according to South Santa Clara County deputy supervising district attorney Steve Lowney.
Step lightly
Take only photographs and leave only footprints. We’ve all heard the mantra. Well, in honor of Earth Day, and regardless of your chosen outdoors pursuit, it’s time to walk the talk. Here are some tips from backcountry rangers with the Sawtooth National Forest and the Leave No Trace organization.
