Native Americans to protest Serra sainthood
Native Americans will be gathering in San Juan Bautista this weekend to pray that Pope Francis reverses his decision to canonize Father Junipero Serra.
Getting Out: Training hike is a fun romp
On a recent Saturday, the Mount Hoffman Challengers met at Monte Bello Open Space Preserve above Palo Alto for the final prep hike prior to our ascent in Yosemite next month. I should describe what a grueling ordeal our six “training” hikes have been, but that would be shameless puffery. The simple truth is we have had a fun winter and spring tromping the local hills. Monte Bello OSP was no exception.
Lee: Slow down, Father Time
For those nearing the age of 40—including yours truly—and anyone else feeling the tiniest effects of Father Time, making the proper food choices is the greatest factor—along with vigorous exercise—in boosting athletic performance, promoting energy and preventing weight gain and the health consequences that come along with it.
Vasquez: San Juan renders serious nostalgia
Calling all nostalgia aficionados ... for in San Juan Bautista, so steeped in history, a mere flick of the fading light is sufficient to open the gate down memory lane.
San Juan Bautista residents question fire response
San Juan Bautista resident Yolanda Delgado was fixing something in the bathroom of her house facing Highway 156 when she heard crackling.
Updated: San Juan house destroyed by fire; two injured
A mechanical failure in the catalytic converter of a truck traveling on Highway 156 sparked four fires spanning a mile in the San Juan Bautista area, according to fire department staff members.
City to host ‘Movies in the Park’
The Hollister Recreation Division is hosting "Movies in the Park"—free showings July 17 and Aug. 7—at Dunne Park.
Bikers laud rally changes, but attendance estimates mixed
The second day of the Hollister Freedom Rally was marked by sunny skies and visitors lauding the wide range of things to do while bikers and vendors called foot traffic slow.
Rally promoter optimistic on opening day
On the first day of the Hollister Freedom Rally, it was already apparent to some that the event was off to a good start. Mayor Ignacio Valazquez said by what he was seeing, it appeared the rally was going to be bigger than the previous year’s rally.
Rally contest showcases ‘the art’ in bikes
As the 10 a.m. deadline for entering motorcycles into the Hollister Freedom Rally Custom Bike Show approached, there were 20 or so gleaming machines parked on the grassy area next to The Vault and in front of the Simms Custom Cycles trailer.
