Athletes of the Week: Dec. 26
Each week we will recognize one area male and female athlete for their performances. This week's are:
Two families share one unusual birthday
Anyone who has encountered the Quintero and Contreras families in Hollister know they have a story to tell. Bernadette Lucas-Burch, a small vibrant lady, is the keeper of the family history and shared hers with a twinkle in her eye and smile on her lips.
Publisher’s view: Holiday traditions and Donald Duck
For the most part, holiday traditions are very similar across the world. Families come together to share the holiday spirit, gifts are exchanged and there is usually food involved. Generosity is spread to those less fortunate, and there tends to be a feeling of being uplifted.
Adopt Ernest
Ernest is a 6-year-old boxer who is very sweet, quiet and relaxed. He is also housetrained and good with children. He would be best as an only pet, as he is not good with cats. He is available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter and would love to find his forever home. For more information, call (408) 686-3900.
MH movie theater to show Sony’s ‘The Interview’
Morgan Hill’s Cinelux Tennant Station Stadium 11 is among about 300 theaters nationwide that will show Sony Pictures’ “The Interview” when in opens Christmas Day, Dec. 25, according the film’s Facebook page.
Mild, dry weather forecast for majority of Christmas holiday
Update: A very narrow, fast-moving band of rain has hit South County in the late Wednesday afternoon, although it is not expected last much longer, according to National Weather Service Forecaster Bob Benjamin.
Wally the Racing Wiener
He may be small, but never count him out. Staci Linden-Cupp’s dachshund, Wally, is poised to take the “Top Dog” crown at the 17th annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals dog race Dec. 26 in San Diego.
City Hall evacuated
Gilroy City Hall, 7351 Rosanna St., is being evacuated this morning after smoke began filling the building, according to Gilroy Police.






















