Calendar: Water talk on tap for San Juan gathering
The San Juan Bautista Historical Society is inviting residents to join the group at Dona Esther's on June 13 when Aromas resident Alan Kemp will speak about the influence of water on the development of the Spanish El Camino Real (also known locally as the Anza Trail) in old Monterey-San Benito County and the selection of Mission San Juan Bautista’s site. The annual meeting is set for 11:30 a.m. at Dona Esther Restaurant in San Juan.
Getting Out: Hike’s ocean views, human tale inspire
Years ago, when I was a young boy growing up in the Bay Area, the rain always came each winter. As sure as the arrival of winter rain, one story would eventually appear on the evening news: a rock slide at Devil’s Slide had closed Highway 1 between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay. It was as if this event, like the rain, was an integral part of the changing seasons.
Lee: Heightened workouts push limits
Although body-weight training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) have been around for decades, these exercise types have been surging in popularity in the last couple of years.
Fitness: CrossFit still going strong
At Cold Storage CrossFit, there’s literally a program for everyone—especially in the summer. Christi Turner, who is the owner of Cold Storage CrossFit, has emphasized a member-friendly atmosphere since the place’s inception in 2011. “I didn’t open a CrossFit gym to prove my fitness,” said Turner, a 18-year Hollister resident.
MLB Draft: Gillies realizes dream
When Darin Gillies was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 10th round—pick No. 305 overall—in Tuesday’s Major League Baseball Amateur Draft, a flood of emotions enveloped him.
Gas prices hold steady into summer travel season
Gas prices appear to be holding steady going into the summer travel season, according to AAA.
Q&A: ‘Mr. Sketch’ draws on his past
Hollister resident David Huboi is an architect who often works on green projects and has been a central figure in the development of affordable housing locally. In his spare time, he plays guitar, serves as a Hollister planning commissioner and hosts the Going Green show on the local Community Media Access Partnership channel.
Derby rebound keeps rolling in Hollister
Roller derby is back in a big way, and women are at the head of the pack.
Vasquez: Is this the gateway?
Free Lance columnist Sonora Vasquez opens up about the possible implications from Ireland's historic vote on same-sex marriage. Vasquez asks the question: Is this the gateway?
Dwindling bee populations have keepers buzzing
When wind blows across Aromas resident Rich Mockabee’s backyard, it buzzes with life. That’s because Mockabee owns dozens of pale, yellow crates holding millions of bees.
