Volunteers offer gifts to San Juan, Aromas poor
It provides just a single basket on a single day, but the Christmas Outreach program at Mission San Juan Bautista has an impact that during tough economic times makes life a bit easier for more than 500 local residents.
Iraq War veteran accepts plea bargain in stabbing
An Iraq war veteran who stabbed his girlfriend's father at a Morgan Hill residence pleaded no contest to two counts of assault with a deadly weapon in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Hollister’s Heirloom Organics wants you to eat your veggies
Want to freshen up your diet with a little green goodness during the sugar-laden holiday season?
Ex-SJB chamber official accepts plea deal for embezzlement
The former president of the San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce accepted a plea deal on a misdemeanor grand theft charge for suspected embezzlement from the organization, while she is eligible for work alternative and electronic monitoring to fulfill her 31-day sentence.
Pancreatitis in pets
If your cat or dog is suffering from vomiting and diarrhea, it may be that Fido or Fluffy are spending too much time at the all-you-can-eat buffet. But vomiting and abdominal pain may also indicate pancreatitis, a fairly common condition among cats and dogs that can lead to severe complications and even death.
Parent Tip: What makes a good parent?
For some years research has found that good parents have children who are happier, get along better with other kids, do better in school, and have higher job success (See Baumrind, Parenting Styles).
Students perform in dance concert
San Benito High School students put on their annual winter dance concert Dec. 7-9. As it does every year, the concert featured a variety of upbeat and exciting music. Some songs included: "If You're Out There" by John Legend, "Dream World" by Robin Thicke and "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People. More than 100 students performed during the concerts.
Two plead guilty to crimes uncovered by Operation Garlic Press
Two suspects detained during the five county-wide sweep spearheaded in Gilroy – coined Operation Garlic Press – pleaded guilty in federal court in San Jose to charges stemming from a multi-agency, law enforcement initiative, U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag said Wednesday.















