Signs of economic recovery start up in SBC
San Benito County residents may see the first signs of a recovering local economy next year, with two agricultural firms expanding operations in the county and one potential large retailer tentatively looking into moving into the county.
Hollister outage affects more than 3,000 customers
PG&E had power fully restored by 9:42 a.m. Tuesday.
Otto: Don’t take a ‘holiday’ from financial goals
We’re well into the holiday season now. And while the holidays are joyous, they can also be expensive. In fact, at this time of year, many people make spending decisions they end up regretting. But you can enjoy the holidays and still stay on track toward your financial goals by following a few simple guidelines, including the following:
San Benito Historical Society continues dance hall campaign
The San Benito County Historical Society launched its “Heritage Wall” campaign to support the rebuilding of the Dunneville Dance Hall at the San Benito County Historical Park. The original dance hall blew over in a storm on New Year’s Day in 2006.
Hollister Target gives away free flu shots to children
The Target pharmacy in Hollister is one of many locations throughout the Bay Area that is participating in the “Shoo the Flu” effort through Dec. 31.
Oriana to perform ‘Carols and Lullabies’ for winter concerts
The San Benito Oriana Chorale will host its annual winter concerts in the coming days.
Getting Out: Take the Clouds Rest challenge
Each new year, we resolve to lose weight, exercise more, or make some other pledge of self-improvement that usually withers and dies before January is gone. But sometimes, if the challenge has enough allure, and if we do it with the support and companionship of friends, we might follow through and maybe even come away with a lifelong memory.
Columnist opens door to the culinary world
Hello and welcome! I am proud to introduce to you my new column, The Flavor Chronicle. My name is Mitch L. Mariani II and some of you may remember me from my former column, Mixed Grill. This is another food column and I will continue to write about grilling and barbecue, but only seasonally. In The Flavor Chronicle, I have the unlimited culinary world open and unbounded. As my culinary interests go far beyond the grill, I’m very excited for all the possibilities.
Rundown of holiday events in San Benito County
Local students had a chance to visit with the man from the North Pole Saturday during the Breakfast with Santa event hosted by Hollister Recreation, the San Benito High School Key Club and Kiwanis International.
