Hollister residents heading to Olympics with choir
The Monterey Peninsula Chorale Society is one of just six choirs in the world invited to perform at the summer Olympics in London – and five Hollister residents will be along for the trip.
MLB: La Russa makes a tough call: Cain over Dickey
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tony La Russa knew he'd get questions about bypassing R.A. Dickey to go with Matt Cain as the National League starting pitcher for the All-Star Game.
Baseball: Despite loss, All-Stars move on
Despite falling to Modesto in the championship game of the 16-18 Babe Ruth All-Star Central California State Tournament on Sunday, the San Benito baseball team advanced to Thursday’s Pacific Southwest Region tournament in Watsonville thanks to an at-large bid.
Baseball: Hollister sweeps D-9 championships
Despite entering the championship round of the 11-12 District 9 All-Star tournament Saturday with one loss, the Hollister National team took the district’s championship, beating Hartnell twice over the weekend.
Bruce Lewis: Correct grip pressure is vital to a swing
With the Fourth of July having passed by this week, many golfers asked why golf courses do not use American flags on each hole to celebrate the holiday. Although the course would like to use American flags on all patriotic holidays, we can’t. Golfers lay the flag pole - with the flag - on the ground while putting.
Boxing: Ruben Guerrero prepares his son ‘The Ghost’ for July bout
Throughout Robert Guerrero's professional boxing career, the Gilroy native has had a strong supporting cast to buffer bad times and celebrate the good.
Railroad event supports the hungry
South Valley residents are invited to an enjoyable event that happens only once a year. On Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a dozen members of the Bay Area Garden Railway Society will open their yards in Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Hollister and Salinas for public viewing of their beautiful gardens and elaborate model railroad layouts.
Investing lessons from the vineyards
As an investor, you can get plenty of advice from financial experts on the evening news or cable financial shows. But you may actually be able to learn some deeper truths about investing by observing other professionals – such as winemakers.
Farm to help autistic youth
Rebekah's Children Services in Gilroy, a social services organization that offers outreach to children with severe emotional, mental or behavioral issues, has plans to establish a brand-new Gilroy campus that would not only cater to its current clientele base, but possibly to families with autistic children.
