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January 1, 2026

A look at routine vaccinations for felines

Q: Our cat, Princess, is 17 years old and for the past three years has never gone outside. Our veterinarian sent us a reminder that she needs vaccination boosters. Is it really all that necessary for her to get these shots, considering her age and living conditions?

Hoops: Sales becomes heart of Gavilan program

Joel Sales looks at ease pushing the tempo of a basketball game. The Gavilan College point guard also can shift gears in the halfcourt set to find the open man just before the shot clock expires.

Getting Out: Discovering a Harvey Bear Ranch gem

I found a gem. There it was in plain sight, a new trail but far enough out of the way that I only recently stumbled upon it.

Getting Out: New Year’s hike a success

Past New Year’s morning hikes have drawn about 30 hikers. Imagine my surprise and delight when the Mendoza Ranch at Harvey Bear Ranch parking lot filled to the brim and all of you stepped out to walk the Mummy Mountain Trail.

Peace on Earth not to include the bad guys

We can all breathe a sigh of relief now that NRA CEO and Executive Vice President Wayne Lapierre spoke out about the tragic shootings in Newtown, Conn. on Dec. 14.

Free flu clinic set for Tuesday

Health department offers limited supply of vaccine

Racing: Bernal opened eyes in 2012

Ryan Bernal’s life-long goal was always been to be a professional racer - not having to care about school or other distractions - by taking his driving talents across the country.

Marty: Mayor Velazquez needs a four-year plan

Hollister’s new mayor, Ignacio Velazquez, needs to have the city staff put together a four-year organizational, fiscal, and economic plan because two years is not long enough to map out, implement, and evaluate effective changes.

Hoops: Castaneda dominates, but Gavilan women fall to Cabrillo

Freshman forward Andreinna Castaneda had 15 points and 16 rebounds, but the Gavilan College women’s basketball team suffered a 59-55 home loss to Cabrillo on Wednesday night.

Local church hosts Jews for Jesus presentation

Jesus of Nazareth was a Jew, as were his parents and all his disciples. The earliest version of The New Testament says that when gentiles (non-Jewish people) were allowed to join the church without following Jewish rituals and laws, it was a watershed moment for the new faith.

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