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April 5, 2026

“Peter and The Starcatcher”: Neverland as you never imagined

Taken from James M. Barrie timeless story “Peter Pan,” intellectual wit Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson created a Peter that tells the story of the how and where the boy came from. “Peter and the Starcatcher” is imaginatively transferred to the stage by Tony Award-winning writer Rick Elice with award-winning director Robert Kelly at the helm. Twelve of the best actors in TheatreWorks’ list play 50 characters telling the story of how and why Peter Pan was the boy who never wanted to grow up.

Sandbags available for storm

Hollister police released an announcement Wednesday about availability of sandbags in light of the coming storm. The National Weather Service predicts rain storms for the area starting Wednesday night and lasting into Friday.

Join the Mt. Hoffman Challenge

This is the year. No New Year's resolutions that fade in mid-January and disappear by February. Instead, make a bold commitment and accept a challenge to join me on a climb to the top of Yosemite's Mt. Hoffman on July 11, 2015.

One party has interest in operating Bolado golf course

One potential commercial operator is showing interest in running the Bolado Park Golf Course in light of financial troubles experienced by the club there, an agricultural district official confirmed.

A century’s worth of memories with Spareribs & Sauerkraut

Many of us have wonderful memories of holidays and everything they represent. Our religious devotion, celebrating with family and friends and traditional foods are just a few things we hold in our hearts. One of my favorite Christmas food memories involves my dad when he was in college. I now share that story and the special recipe, which has been part of the Mariani family's Christmas meal for well over a century.

Sontag: Bored elves cause havoc

I do not understand the Elf on the Shelf.

Another earthquake hits San Juan Bautista area

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake occurred in the San Juan Bautista area at 6:16 p.m. Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Local author publishes seventh novel

What do you think would be your first thoughts if you woke up one day and discovered that you had been murdered 150 years ago? That is what local writer John Chadwell, 68, wondered when he decided to write about famous lawman James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok, according to a press release on his latest novel.

Chamber announces details for awards dinner

The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau announced details on this year's annual awards dinner where the organization will honor a man, woman, business and ambassador of the year.

South Valley Personality: Meet Cynthia Stocker

If I had to use one word to describe Morgan Hill resident (and Santa Clara County social worker) Cynthia Stocker, it would be “passionate.” Or “dedicated.” Or “energetic.” Well, OK, let’s forget that idea because one word doesn’t do justice to this animated, community-engaged woman.

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