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The Hays/Stratton Spay and Neuter clinic at Pet Friends reopened in December after shutting its doors in mid-June due to a lack of funds and a part-time veterinarian to provide services.

The California Chamber of Commerce released a list of new employment laws scheduled to take effect in 2012 or earlier that will have an impact on businesses in California. In addition to the new employment laws, an order by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is also impacting businesses in California. By Jan. 31, 2012, most private-sector employers must begin displaying an 11-by-17-inch poster that provides information to their employees about unionizing and their right to strike.

Looking back on 2011, as I have done this week compiling a year-in-review story for this newspaper, reminded me how much happens in a town where nothing happens.

As if hosting defending state champion City College of San Francisco wasn't tough enough, the Gavilan College men's basketball team did it without two of its starting guards, Derek Jensen and Austin Vojvoda on Wednesday.

Homeowners and perspective homebuyers in San Benito County are invited to attend a free community workshop Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St., Room 218, to learn about a variety of programs that can save them money. The event is sponsored by Energy Upgrade California, a new statewide program that aims to reduce energy use, save homeowners money and create local jobs.