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The Hollister City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to decline moving ahead on a possible contract-based merger between the police department and San Benito County Sheriff's Office.

SACRAMENTO – California Gov. Jerry Brown will give his State of the State speech to the Legislature Wednesday morning, then immediately hit the road.

When Jennifer Stiers started working with the 47 minors who are currently enrolled in the juvenile work service program, she had each of them fill out a worksheet about themselves. The students range in age from 11 to 18 and have been convicted of minor misdemeanors up to felonies. They answered questions about what they love, what they fear, what they regret and what they appreciate.

An adult male died Tuesday while walking on the Old Stage Road portion of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Trail system, and responders experienced difficulty gaining access to the emergency due to a locked gate at the entrance.

This male Ruddy Duck was rescued January 6th with rubber bands cruelly attached between its head and beak, so tight that it wasn't able to open its beak or eat.

Lil Buddy is a 9-month-old terrier mix. He is sweet, loving and energetic. He broke his back left leg and will be in a cast for six weeks. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since December. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.

At the Diablo Room at Ridgemark, Pet Friends will present the "Raining Cats and Dogs" Fashion Show and Luncheon. We will feature fashions from local stores, along with a luncheon, No Host Bar, and Drawings for prize baskets. Tickets are $25 each, and are available from She's, Postal Graphics, Ridgemark, and Pet Friends. The luncheon begins at 11:00 on March 10th, and all proceeds go to support Pet Friends Rescue and Shelter, and the Hays-Stratton Spay and Neuter Clinic.