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Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Watsonville, will host a town hall meeting on Thursday to discuss the state budget and its local impact, according to a statement from his office.

Black Jack is a 5-year-old terrier mix who is lively and loves to run and play with toys. He knows some commands and is good on a leash, but may be best as an only dog. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since February. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal, please call (408) 686-3900.

Three Gilroy residents were arrested around 3 a.m. this morning for drug possession when they were allegedly found driving a car so packed with marijuana that the trunk would not close.

Bay Area RV Repair recently celebrated its opening with the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce at its service center at 6300 Chestnut St., Gilroy. The business services motor homes, fifth wheelers, trailers and horse trailers. The shop is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Details: (888) 980-BARV (2278) or bayarearv.net.

Hollister police Sunday morning responded to the area of Miller Road at San Juan Road for a reporting shooting.

Hollister ranchers are hoping this week’s series of rainstorms can make up for a dismal year so far.

Three county supervisors are running for reelection in 2012, and all three will face opponents on the June primary ballot.

It was all about eggs last week at the San Benito Street Art Academy, where teacher Evelyn Pogrowski talked to the young students about the art of decorating eggs.