Reader Content: Churches, groups celebrate with Christmas Concert
“Let the Show begin!” quipped 7-year-old Ignacio Velazquez II welcoming hundreds of concert attendees alongside his father, Mayor Ignacio Velazquez, at the third annual Hollister Community Christmas Concert held in the San Benito High School Auditorium on Dec. 8
Public health to offer flu clinic Jan. 8
The San Benito County Public Health Department is now hosting a free flu clinic Jan. 8 at the Veterans Memorial Building, according to an announcement posted online by the Hollister Police Department.
Reverse sneezing could be allergy, infection
Q: My friend told me that her labradoodle, Frank, has been diagnosed with “reverse sneezing.” I have never heard a dog sneeze. Is this really sneezing? What causes this?
Boxing: Golden Boy continues to seek Guerrero-Mayweather fight
Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, said Thursday he is continuing to work toward securing a fight for Gilroy native and interim WBC welterweight champion Robert Guerrero against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Christians seek to live the Gospel at work
Our society is notably multi-ethnic, and along with that characteristic is the corollary of being very diverse in religion. Any sizeable workplace can have employees practicing a dozen different religions. This leads many Christians to downplay their own faith in an effort to avoid offending coworkers.
Spice up holiday traditions
Traditions of Christmas can be hard to change. New traditions may face some resistance. I have been caught between the old and new before. With the easygoing nature of my family, anything new or different has been completely embraced as part of the celebration.
A reason to celebrate at the library
The San Benito County Free Library held its annual holiday celebration Dec. 13, with more than 400 residents attending. The afternoon event featured a holiday story time, arts and crafts and a chance for children to meet with Santa. Parents were encouraged to bring their own cameras to take a picture of their child with Santa.
Briefs: Scouts tree pick-up, e-waste and ‘Birdies for Charity’
Hollister's Boy Scout Troop 436 and San Juan Bautista's Troop 428 will be providing curbside pick-up service for Christmas trees.
