Bourdet’s adds adventure to a family’s pick of the lot
If your family is looking for a bit of an adventure while choosing the right tree this year, Bourdet’s Choose & Cut lot outside of Hollister offers plenty of fun to go with the process of finding the right noble fir or silver tip variety.
Lights On Parade: Jaime the Elf and friends light the way
With the help of one of Santa’s elves from Hollister and 200 elementary students, the 23rd annual Lights on Celebration Parade was well lit, just in time for Santa’s arrival and the holiday season.
Make this holiday the season of giving
With mass media warning us that we have a mere four weeks (less one day) between Thanksgiving and Christmas, our “Holiday Season” is on the skimpy side this year. This had me worried.
Rash transfers from goats to humans
Q: Our 14-year-old daughter developed a rash on her hand and arm. We took her to two different dermatologists before we finally got a diagnosis. She has contagious ecthyma, something I never heard of before. Her dermatologist asked if we have any sheep or goats. We have three new pet goats. He told us that this is a contagious skin disease she caught from those goats. But we checked, and none of the "kids" have any skin condition. Is this a common problem you see very often? Where does it come from? Our daughter is horrified what her friends will think so she wears long sleeves everyday to school.
What to expect from Social Security in 2014
Here are six things you need to know about Social Security for 2014. For clarity's sake, here is a rundown of what is changing next year, and what isn't.
Briefs: Holiday parades in Hollister, San Juan Bautista
The Hollister Downtown Association will present the 23rd Annual Lights On Celebration Parade on Saturday. It is a family-friendly, community event in downtown Hollister. This year's parade theme is "A Family Tradition!" and will start at 5:30 p.m. For details visit the website www.downtownhollister.org.
Public health offers tips for holiday meal prep
The San Benito County Public Health Department released tips for the holidays to avoid food-borne illnesses.
Gavilan Roundup: Nov. 27
Modesto was able to take one set from Gavilan, but that's all it would get.
















