SBC fair director retires, continues job part time
To save the fair, manager retires, gets re-hired as
Sunnyslope water district names new director
Former Napa public works chief replaces retired Yamaoka
POTW: Scotty
Scotty is available at Pet Friends. He is looking for a forever home of his own. He's affectionate, and very adventuresome. He will escape from our kitten room anytime the door is open, often accompanied by his roommates Cruella and Noire.
Amber Alert suspect sentenced to one year in jail
The woman who created a statewide Amber Alert last May, with the help of a fugitive accomplice, was sentenced to jail time and probation for her involvement in the accidental kidnapping.
Birder, she wrote
Is one of your New Year's resolutions to expand your mind and/or de-expand your post-holiday waistline? Here's a marvelous and easy way to get some exercise, make new friends, or develop a new hobby: You're invited to join Jane Haley (a National Park docent for over 27 years and long-time WERC volunteer) on an invigorating Saturday morning (9-11am) walk along Coyote Creek, Morgan Hill.
Hollister officials stay hopeful for RDA fix
Days after the California State Supreme Court ruled that the legislature has the right to abolish redevelopment agencies but cannot require cities to make a payment to keep the agencies open, Hollister city officials are looking into the next step they need to take for life without an RDA while remaining hopeful that the legislature may come up with a last-minute reprieve.
Friends, family, artists organize event to honor Tara Romero
In an effort memorialize 14-year-old drive-by shooting victim Tara Romero and to encourage Morgan Hill's youth to express themselves freely and actively, a group of local parents and teens will host an art show and fundraiser Jan. 13.
County man suspected of firing shotgun, threatening family
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 55-year-old San Benito County man on New Year’s Eve after he had been suspected of threatening family members with a shotgun and firing one round into the ceiling of the residence, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office.
