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December 27, 2025

Brian Greene Pence

Brian Greene Pence passed away at his home in Hollister on Saturday at the age of 39. Born in Hollister having lived here all his life. Brian was a heavy equipment operator in construction for nearly 20 years. Survived by his mother, Patsy Pence of Hollister, his brothers, Sam and Loren Pence of Marysville and Anthony Pence, wife, Melissa, of Menifee,CA. Brian is also survived by his grandmother, Winnie Pence of Madera, 3 nieces and 4 nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Youth center fixes don’t come cheap

While a sparkling new hub for young Gilroyans remains a distant dream for the foreseeable future, the City of Gilroy is spending roughly $1 million in local and federal funds to upgrade the community's three-year-old interim youth center located at San Ysidro Park.

It’s hot and dry out there – for animals too

This has been a difficult summer for wildlife and the folks who care for them. Northern California is once again in the midst of a record-setting drought. The Santa Clara Valley Water District reports that Santa Clara County's reservoirs are at less than three-fourths of their average August capacity. As early as April, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that our temperatures in the coming months were expected to be above normal and our rainfall considerably below normal. That prediction has been accurate; despite some cool days this summer, we are in the midst of one of the driest, warmest seasons on record.

HOOPS: Yawary leads list of Mustangs league honorees

Yawary earned Tri-County Athletic League First-Team accolades,

If walls could talk

Owning the sleekest kitchen stove or the largest whirlpool bath

Garlic City car show revs up Saturday

This Saturday, the Garlic City fun run and car show will populate downtown where you can ogle at the finest classic and muscle cars this side of South County. 

Solid choice for change in education secretary selection

Teacher unions and education activists alike give high marks to

Return of outdoor sports provides logistical hurdles

When Santa Clara County public health officials gave the green light for the resumption of high school outdoor sports last week, it marked a joyous occasion for thousands of student-athletes. It also meant administrators are working overtime to deal with the bevy of logistical...

Crews to begin controlled explosions at Anderson Dam site

Residents in the area of Anderson Dam over the next few weeks may hear loud warning horns and explosive sounds as crews continue to excavate a tunnel under construction for the dam’s seismic retrofit project, according to Valley Water.  Water district staff say the impact...

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