Counting ’em down at Calaveras
Calaveras first grader, Gilbert Mares, 7, uses his fingers to
Top stories of the week: Jealousy leads to fight and a predator fights for freedom
We take a look at some of the biggest stories of the week. This
Well-seasoned cuisine – Oatmeal scotchies
Baking continues with oatmeal, macadamia nuts and more
San Juan to dedicate area’s first electric charging station
San Juan Bautista leaders are set to host a dedication for the area’s first electric charging station at Abbe Park on Feb. 17, according to announcement from the city.
Coyote Fire has burned 1,400 acres off Panoche Road
A wildfire on Panoche Road has burned about 1,400 acres of vegetation and is 50 percent contained as of July 16, according to authorities.
Apex predators serve important role in ecosystem
There has been a lot of discussion lately about the critical role apex predators play in the ecosystem. An apex predator is one at the top of the food chain, or one who “as an adult, has no natural predator within its ecosystem.” In Santa Clara County, apex predators would include mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, hawks, falcons and large owls.
‘Fill the Vase’ Dec. 5 for local education
The Zeta Epsilon Chapter of women educators in San Benito County and Watsonville will host a “Fill the Vase” fundraiser for local education programs from 10:30am to 12pm Dec. 5 in Hollister.
County, city officials seek to create fire district
The move comes after Hollister terminated fire contracts














