Bull Riding: Bulls dominate 2012 Chute Out in Tres Pinos
Like the past few years, the Hollister Chute Out bulls, which were gathered from some of the top breeders in country, dominated the dirt ring in Tres Pinos.
Calfire to require burn permits
San Benito County residents planning to burn branches or leaves in areas under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection will need a permit to do so, starting this month.
Water Polo: Live Oak grad helps bring club team to Morgan Hill, South Valley
The sport of water polo has a special place in the heart of Ryan Gautschi. After winning a pair of MVP awards at Live Oak High in the mid 2000s, Gautschi returned from college two years ago wanting to give kids in the South Bay a way to experience his love.
Cabral named Cattlewoman of the Year
Charlotte Cabral was named Cattlewoman of the Year by the San Benito Cattlewomen on Aug. 18.
Local shop is ‘Pumped Up’ for nutrition
For two months, Robert Ingle said he slept about three hours a night leading up to the opening of his new store, Pumped Up Fitness Nutrition, on Nov. 9.
Love wine? This is the man you must meet
During the last several years of writing this column and meeting with the local wine community, one person's name always comes up in conversation. In revered tones, people ask me, “Have you heard of Steve Beck?” or “You really need to meet Steve Beck!”
Getting out: Mission Peaks: Climb 2,500 feet in three miles
I placed the $2 one-day parking pass on my dashboard then looked up from the Ohlone College parking lot at Mission Peak looming overhead. Holy cow, I thought, that thing is way up there. It crossed my mind that maybe today was a good day to rearrange my sock drawer instead.
Softball: Blackjacks hit it big at Twin Creeks
Throughout the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Girls Fastpitch Northern California State tournament, Andrew Barragan heard coaches, parents and friends from opposing teams dismiss his squad.
Fitness: CrossFit still going strong
At Cold Storage CrossFit, there’s literally a program for everyone—especially in the summer. Christi Turner, who is the owner of Cold Storage CrossFit, has emphasized a member-friendly atmosphere since the place’s inception in 2011. “I didn’t open a CrossFit gym to prove my fitness,” said Turner, a 18-year Hollister resident.
Kickboxing: Hollister gym challenges members to weight-loss competition
For 46-year-old Dave Patrick, going to Main Street Kickboxing was a way to lose weight and get back into shape.
