Local health experts offer Zika prevention advice
Why should I care about Zika if I’m not planning on getting pregnant or I’m not pregnant? Although summer has come to an end and travel has slowed down, 40 million people or more travel to Zika-affected countries every year. It is only a matter of time before local transmission of the virus occurs, say infectious experts. It’s most likely to happen when an infected traveler returns to the U.S. and is bitten by a local mosquito that’s capable of spreading the disease. It’s essentially every person’s responsibility, then, to make it harder for mosquitoes to spread the virus. We want people to get rid of the mosquito-breeding sites on their property to protect pregnant women as well as themselves.
Farm bureau adds personality to ag scene with signs
As agriculture continues to be a top industry in San Benito County, with more than $250 million worth of crops grown locally in 2010, the Farm Bureau received a grant that will draw more awareness to the types of produce that is grown along local thoroughfares.
Summer’s almost gone, but not the memories
Although the thermometer belies the season, here in South Valley we hover on the threshold of fall. Pumpkins, autumn leaves and crisp, cool evenings shall soon overtake the sunny days of summer.
Downtown feeling an uptick these days
Don’t tell business owner Jim Chapman that downtown Hollister is mired in a long slump – or the other dozen or so relatively new shops in the district.
