Morgan Hill pastor visits Palestine
The Middle East, the birthplace of so many religions, seems always to be a place of discord. Recent revolutions in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia are still being played out, the consequences uncertain. A civil war in Syria is killing thousands of civilians. Iran’s suspected drive to build nuclear weapons may bring vast destruction to the region.
Deadly virus at Yosemite prompts health advisory
The California Department of Public Health released a health advisory notifying state residents that they have received reports of six cases of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome as of Aug. 30 – in people who visited Yosemite National Park.
You say tomato … but I say, ‘Enough already!’
My house has been overrun by tomatoes. I swear to you, they are everywhere. They are in the fridge. They are on the counter. They are in the freezer. It’s like a scene from that TV show “Hoarders” only instead of newspapers and clothes stacked up everywhere, we have tomatoes. Frankly, it’s terrifying. And the worst part? I planted the stupid things. Also? I used to like tomatoes.
HDA hopes ‘Journey’ leads to successful fundraiser
With the loss of the Hollister Redevelopment Agency came a $65,000 annual hole for the Hollister Downtown Association. On Sept. 15, at an inaugural fundraiser, the organization hopes to recoup a chunk of the money.
Seniors gain a beat on fitness at the YMCA
The YMCA of San Benito County's aerobics room Mondays through Thursdays is full of senior citizens who are using a new fitness program to enhance their lives. After the first session offered in the spring, the local Y added a second class for the second session as demand grew for the Enhance Fitness program.
Racing: Gualda takes first at Ocean Speedway
At only 12-years old, Hollister racer Tony Gualda continues to make a name for himself at race tracks throughout California.
Volleyball: Depth could carry Rams to the top
With a roster made up of 14 players coming out of 13 different high schools, the Gavilan College women’s volleyball team has really just started to find some chemistry on the court. But that doesn’t mean the expectations for the 2012 season aren’t just as high for the Rams, who are coming off their third straight Northern California regional playoff appearance.
Can we avoid the approaching ‘fiscal cliff’?
Recently, you may have heard about the “looming fiscal cliff,” the “coming fiscal cliff” and so forth. What exactly is it?
Football: Gavilan knocks off Yuba in opener for first home win in five seasons
Touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams earned the Gavilan College its first home football victory in five seasons with a resounding 33-20 decision over the Yuba College 49ers at Garcia-Elder Sports Complex on Saturday night
