Civil War reenactment set for the weekend
Visitors to the San Benito County Historical Park this weekend will have a chance to step back in time to the Civil War era at the annual Civil War Days on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
‘The Lorax’ teaches ecological, economical balance
The library at Hollister’s Sunnyslope Elementary School was packed with second-graders that rainy afternoon recess period. In all the racket and ruckus, I found a quiet corner to peruse a book I’d discovered on the shelves. It featured a funny little orange fellow with an oversized walrus mustache – a creature dreamed up by author Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Upon finishing my first reading of “The Lorax,” a simple tale teaching the importance of good stewardship of our planet’s natural resources, my child’s mind had learned some environmental truths: All life is valuable. All life is fragile. All life is connected in a great tapestry of creation.
Between the Ropes – Quips & Quotes from the PGA Tour
Most of us have seen the sports shows that go behind the scenes with a player or coach to reveal some humorous or perhaps real-life human moments. I had, as some readers may know, the wonderful opportunity to caddie on the PGA Tour for George Archer in the early 1980s. In those five years, I heard some classic one-liners and short quotes that are sure to make the avid and maybe even not-so-avid golfer have a chuckle at the great game we play.
A’s run of out pitchers, tie Brewers 3-3 in 10 innings
Crosby hits solo homer, Buck connects on two-run shot in 3-3
State of economy a top theme at leadership event
The Community Action Board hosted a leadership luncheon Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Cienega Road for local business and community leaders.
Have lump checked by vet
Q: My best friend and I each have a puppy from the same litter. They are 9 months old and very healthy. Randolph (my dog) has a small, smooth lump on the side of his shoulder. It’s been there for about two weeks and seems to be staying the same size. His brother, Willie, doesn’t seem to have any lumps or bumps. I’m worried about skin cancer. Do young puppies get cancer?
For Gavilan soccer, ‘every year is different’
Last year, the Rams advanced to the second round of the playoffs and set a school record for most wins














