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We've been working on an interesting file the last few weeks that involved a buyer, our seller, three past beneficiaries, the title company, their legal department, the seller’s lawyer, two brokers, many support people and a few couriers. As you might imagine, with that many people involved, things haven't been very smooth.

As a way of expanding living space, many homeowners today incorporate the great outdoors in their home decorating projects. This is especially true here in the South Valley and other parts of California where we enjoy near-temperate weather most of the year. Whether it's for a porch, patio or sunroom, outdoor decorating can create a beautiful extension of your home. And, as with any other room, it all begins with a plan.

Are you old enough to remember the fly-over of the fabulous villa at the beginning of the television show "Dynasty?" Or the mansion and huge sprawling garden in the movie "Heaven Can Wait?" Where are those places? England, or maybe some "old money" mansion back east?

The Hollister 10/11 American All Star team went undefeated to clinch the District 9 title in Gonzalez. They battled hard to advance, but their streak ended on Tuesday against Aptos. Hollister placed third in sectionals.

The scant information regarding the intentions of the county board and the possibility that critical decisions will be made with only a minimum of public input, forces me to speculate on the board’s plans for a hiring a permanent CAO and assistant CAO.

One of Hollister's most popular breakfast restaurants, Dingaling Café, has moved from the airport to the former home of Country Rose Café on Fourth Street.

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital opened a palliative care suite in May to expand the resources for terminally ill patients at the hospital.

The 12-year-old Hollister All Stars proved too much for Gilroy Tuesday. 

It's time for Spirit West Coast, the popular Christian Music Festival that will be held at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area near Monterey Aug. 1-3. This is the 16th year for the event, which typically draws crowds of 20,000 visitors over the three days of its performances, making it “the most successful Christian music event in the (southern) West Coast region.” Besides music by top artists in the field of Christian music, the festival features Bible teachings by gifted speakers and other activities for all ages - supported by more than 900 volunteers who donate their time to provide security, concessions, ministry, traffic control, ushering and many other services required to meet the needs of such a large crowd.