San Juan’s Mission Fiesta canceled
The Old Mission San Juan Bautista parish has canceled the annual Mission Fiesta event, which had been scheduled for late June.
Vasquez: San Juan fills muse for the arts
A few years back, I found myself wanting more in life and community. So I became pregnant. However, that was not quite what I had in mind as a changing agent. Luckily, it has all worked out (so far). I am married to an amazing artist, work full time and have two rambunctious little boys. Although I still have a wanderlust spirit, we spend our down time locally. Our children are young, and long trips are exhausting and overwhelming.
Bolado Park draws quirky mix of visiting groups
Grant Grundler was a first-time visitor to the Western States Blacksmith Conference held at Bolado Park two weekends ago. As a beginner participating in the blacksmithing trade, Grundler was wide eyed at a vast array of displays, demonstrations and resources unavailable to an everyday novice like himself.
Junior College Track: Leon in the fast lane
After Diego Leon completed his freshman season on the Hartnell College men’s cross-country team, Panthers coach Chris Zepeda said Leon could go down as one of the school’s all-time greats, and perhaps the best ever.
Quarantine set in Hollister area for citrus pest
More than 100 square miles near Hollister have been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid, a pest that can be a carrier of a disease that is devastating to citrus trees.
Junior College Baseball: Hawks deliver late runs to sweep Gavilan
GILROY—Gavilan’s historic season came to an end Saturday.
Coach shows spirit on, off fields
On a recent windy Saturday afternoon, an energetic group of girls ages 5-8 met on a field at San Martin/Gwynne Elementary School in Morgan Hill.
So long to the lawn
Thanks to the serious drought in California, Harry and I are doing a bit of remodeling in our Gilroy backyard.
Calendar: Busy weekend in San Benito County
The California Indian Market in San Juan Bautista is among a host of events set for the weekend in the county.
‘Nothing out there’ for cherry crop this year
George Rajkovich’s Hollister-based Fairhaven Orchards manages about 300 acres of cherry trees sprawling across the San Benito and Santa Clara counties.

















