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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

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Mr. Rough & Ready Area volunteer receives kudos for his dedication to the community

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he sky is an alarming swirl of gray and orange. You can’t tell just by looking if it’s day or night. Everything smells burnt.

Chaos surrounds you. You’re standing in a parking lot of a WalMart in Clearlake, experiencing firsthand the Mendocino Complex Fire of 2018. Your family is huddled inside someone else’s tent, under donated sleeping bags. You’re not sure what you long for most at this moment: information about what’s happening to your home and your neighborhood, or a lungful of clean air.

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For most of us, the lucky ones, this is just the stuff of nightmares. But for the thousands displaced by the wildfires that have raged across California the last couple of years, the nightmare became reality.

It’s all too easy to imagine the panic, the anguish, the sense of adrenaline-soaked high alert that that person in the WalMart lot is grappling with. Imagine then, in that state of dread, seeing a soot-covered Dodge Ram pickup pull up and a stranger step out wanting nothing from you other than to help. He’s got water, clothing, supplies. He’s got pet food—he’s particularly concerned about your animals. He gives you what information he has. He asks about your immediate needs.

He gives whatever comfort and kindness he can give. Then he’s off to the next family.

There is no time to ask the man where he came from. If there were, he would

have told you he was from Morgan Hill, an almost three-hour drive to the south in normal circumstances. You didn’t catch his name, either.

It’s Michael Lancaster.

In the last three years, Lancaster has found himself in the middle of just about every major environmental catastrophe the state of California has experienced. He was there at the Sobranes Fire in Big Sur, the Thomas Fire and the resulting mudslides in Santa Barbara County, the ruinous Carr Fire near Redding and many others. His job, as he saw it, was just to lend help to people (and animals) in distress.

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Michael Lancaster looks for any situation, from San Jose to San Benito County, where he can do some good.

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WORKING TOGETHER Lancaster insists he’s just loads stuff into a truck saying it’s the community who really backs his efforts.

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commercial and residential buildings. He goes from one crisis to another solely as a volunteer, to put his experience and know-how to service in helping people who are desperate for help.

Obviously, Lancaster is on the receiving end of a lot of gratitude for what he does, and on Saturday, Oct. 6, friends and associates in Morgan Hill will come together for a party to celebrate Lancaster’s impulse to help in a crisis.

The event is the idea of Marsha Edick, a local private investigator and friend of Lancaster, who accompanied him on his most recent trip to help the relief efforts in Clearlake. Edick and another of Lancaster’s friends, Pam Cummins St. Cloud, are arranging the event that will honor Lancaster with food and drink, testimonials and even a short film on his charitable work.

At first, Lancaster wanted nothing to do with such a party. “I was embarrassed at first,” he admits. “I don’t do any of this for recognition.

I do it only because it needs to be done. But now, I’ll just go with the flow, because Marsha just would not let it go.”

“This is not his job,” said Edick referring to the many rescue missions that Lancaster takes on. “He is not compensated for it. He’s just one of the kindest hearts I’ve ever met.”

From Lancaster’s viewpoint, the Oct. 6 event isn’t really about him but about the community behind him.

“I’m just a guy who loads stuff up in his truck,” he says. “This community backs me tremendously by donating dog food, cat food, supplies—whatever is needed. I don’t even pay for my gas. The gas money is donated, too. My community backs me up.”

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OUT & ABOUT

HISTORIC FILM See Alfred Hitchcock’s

‘Vertigo’ and take a guided tour of San Juan Bautista filming locations on Sept. 29.

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Enjoy a day devoted to Alfred Hitchcock’s famous film, “Vertigo,” with a guided tour of filming locations at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park and Mission San Juan Bautista from 3-4:30pm for $15.

Following the tour experience a lecture on the mystery of Hitchcock for $10 and enjoy a free viewing of Vertigo under the stars beginning around 8:10pm. Saturday, Sept. 29 at 19 Franklin St, San Juan Bautista. For tickets and more information, call 831.623.4881.

The Cactus & Succulent Society of the Monterey Bay Area invites the public to its Biannual Cactus & Succulent Show and Sale. Guests are invited to judge the highlighted collections that have been entered and peruse all types of cactus and succulent plants, pottery and supplies offered by vendors. Saturday, Sept.

29, 9am-5pm and Sunday, Sept. 30, 9am-4pm at the San Juan Bautista Community Hall, 10 San Jose St, San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit mbsucculent.org.

Don’t miss a diverse afternoon of music at the Gavilan College Jazz Festival featuring the Dahveed Behroozi Quartet, the Nate Pruitt Group, Super Soul Brothers and the Gilroy High School Jazz Band. General Admission $15, students or seniors $10. Refreshments will also be available for purchase. Sunday, Sept. 30, 2pm at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. To purchase tickets, visit brownpapertickets.com. For more information, call 408.848.4882.

Don’t miss the 19th annual Swank Farms Fall Festival. Celebrate Autumn with family friendly activities including a Pumpkin Patch, Corn Mazes, Jumping Pillows and Farm Animals. Also enjoy Pig Races, a Cow Train, pedal karts and much more. Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 31 at Swank Farms, 4751 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister. For information and hours, visit swankfarms.com.

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GETTING OUT

Local backcountry

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LARGE OAK Beginning in autumn, Coe Park begins to whisper its charms. The rains haven’t arrived yet,

but temperatures are cool and the trails are quiet.

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Introducing Coe Park... again

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have been meaning to get up there.”

“It’s been 10 years since I visited the park. I have to go back soon.”

When I talk to people in our community, many who have lived here for decades, I am surprised how often I hear remarks like this about Henry W. Coe State Park. There can only be one reason for this: People don’t realize what an amazing place Coe Park is. So, allow me to offer a fresh introduction with tidbits that might prompt you to visit, for to know Coe Park is to love it.

Who wouldn’t want to live 30 minutes away from a wild and

natural place three times the size of San Francisco, a place where you can walk in a straight line for three days and never leave the park? It is only the slightest exaggeration to say that Coe Park stretches from Mount Hamilton to Pacheco Pass and from the Santa Clara Valley to the Central Valley. Such a resource is all the more amazing when you consider it is at the edge of the fifth largest metropolitan area in the nation, home to 8.8 million people.

In all the wilderness travel I have done, I have never been more alone than in the backcountry of Henry Coe State Park.

In 1953, Sada Coe Robinson

deeded the 12,000-acre Pine Ridge Ranch to Santa Clara County. Unable to properly manage the park, the county in 1958 sold the property to the state for $10. Over the years, as family ranches came up for sale, the park grew to 87,000 acres, California’s second largest state park.

There are two year-round entrances to Coe. Park headquarters are tucked on that pine-topped ridge you see above Morgan Hill, 14 miles up East Dunne Avenue.

The Hunting Hollow entrance is out Gilroy Hot Springs Road east of Gilroy. Each entrance barely pierces the park boundary—there are no through roads—leaving the huge interior wild and untouched for hikers, bikers, and equestrians.

In autumn, Coe Park begins to whisper its charms. The rains haven’t arrived yet, but temperatures are cool and the trails are quiet. The lichen-draped sycamores in Hunting Hollow can’t rival the gaudy colors east of the Mississippi, but a fall walk there is a day well spent.

As the rains arrive through winter and spring, Coe Park becomes a magnificent Eden. Every crease in the hills fills with the sound of water gathering forces to build Coyote Creek. Countless species of wildflowers decorate the hills, sometimes in stunning displays.

If nature alone isn’t enough to draw you to the park, volunteers host a number of events throughout the year to transform your visit into a family party: Backcountry Weekend, Mother’s Day Breakfast, and Ranch Day, to name a few. A perfect opportunity to reacquaint yourself with the park, or meet it for the first time, is the upcoming Tarantula Fest and BBQ on Oct. 6.

There will be food, nature walks, live music and close encounters with big furry spiders.

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Don’t miss Cooking with Fish!, a new culinary art series presented by San Benito County Arts Council with local chef Mike Fisher of Fisher’s Restaurant. Each monthly 45-minute cooking demonstration features different culinary themes, with opportunities for participants to view and take notes as Fisher prepares prized recipes and questions and answers with the chef.

Guests will also enjoy sampling small plates and mingling with fellow food enthusiasts. Local wines, craft beer and fountain drinks will be available for purchase. Monday, Oct. 1, 7-8pm at Fisher’s Restaurant, 650 San Benito St, Hollister. For tickets and information, visit sanbenitoarts.org.

HOLLISTER PRE-FAIR FUNDRAISER Gear up for the fair at the annual San

Benito County Fair Pre-Fair Dinner and Fundraiser. Enjoy a homestyle barbecue, an actionpacked live auction, a raffle and

more. Adult admission $20, youths ages 6-11 $10, ages 5 and under, free. Saturday, Sept. 29, 5-10pm at Bolado Park Event Center, 9000 Airline Highway, Tres Pinos. Visit sanbenitocountyfair.com or call, 831.628.3421.

RENAISSANCE FAIRE Step back in time to Renaissance Europe and enjoy hearty ales, fine foods and handmade crafts. Hundreds of costumed performers roam the streets and act on five different stages. Don’t miss the exciting new Tournament of Horses. The Northern California Renaissance Faire at Casa de Fruta will be held Sept. 15-Oct. 14 on Saturdays and Sundays only from 10am-6pm

at 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway.

For information and tickets, visit norcalrenfaire.com.

OPEN MIC The San Benito County Arts Council invites creative community members ages 16 and up to join its Open Mic Night on the first Friday of each month. This recurring First Friday event showcases local artists and creatives and will feature poetry, music, drama, comedy and more.

Wine will be available for purchase at a no host bar. Friday, Oct. 5, 7-8:30pm at ARTspace Annex, 217 Fifth St. For more information, call 831.636.2787 or email amandachiado@gmail.com OPEN HOUSE Fire Prevention

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Head to the beautiful countryside for the 95th San Benito County Fair. Enjoy exhibits entered by county residents in categories including agriculture, floriculture, home arts, photography and fine arts. Live entertainment and livestock auctions, judging and shows are also featured. Don’t miss the carnival, antique car show, truck and tractor super pulls and much more. Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 4-7 at Bolado Park Event Center, San Benito County Fairgrounds, 9000 Airline Highway, Tres Pinos. VIsit sanbenitocountyfair.com.

Valley WIne Trail during Fall Passport 2018. Throughout the month of September meet the talented winemakers and enjoy complimentary wine tasting, other surprises and special perks at the tasting rooms of more than 30 wineries along the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail. Enjoy Fall Passport 2018 through Sept. 30.

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FALL PASSPORT Join the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley for an exciting month of wine tasting along the Santa Clara

SPOOKY FUN Bring the whole family to Gardens@Night Halloween at Gilroy Gardens and experience a spooky-but-nottoo-scary Halloween event as the park is lit up in a mysterious glow

Experience Pumpkin Junction with the whole family. Children will make lasting memories as they enjoy the Harvest season and explore all that Casa de Fruta has to offer. Come and find the perfect pumpkin, mine for gemstones at Casa de Miner’s Sluice, ride Casa de Choo Choo and take a spin on Casa de Carousel. The Junction will be open Oct. 1-31, 8am-8pm at Casa de Fruta Orchard Resort, 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway in Hollister. Visit casadefruta.com.

illuminating the gardens. Rides will not be in operation, but little ones can trick or treat, explore the Spider’s Lair or take a ride on at Ghost Train. Don’t miss the Marketplace filled with specialty food, craft beer and Halloween crafts and games for the kids. Friday Sept. 28, 7-10pm at Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. For more information, visit gilroygardens.org.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Find out what to do after a disaster at the Disaster Preparedness Workshop at the Gilroy Library. Discover what to do if returning home after a fire of flood is not an option, how to

reconnect with family and friends following a major disaster and how to stay safe in an earthquake.

Participants will also learn how to create a disaster kit. Get prepared Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7-8pm at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St, Gilroy. For more information, visit sccl.org/Locations/Gilroy.

MORGAN HILL FAMILY FESTIVAL Head to the admission-free, family-friendly 29th Annual Taste of Morgan Hill festival and enjoy something delicious for everyone at a wide variety of vendors and amazing downtown restaurants. Also enjoy a car show, kid’s zone ➝ 13

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Week is Sunday, Oct. 7-Saturday, Oct. 13. Join the Hollister Fire Department as it hosts its annual Open House to end the week.

Enjoy station tours, exhibits, Pee Wee Firefighter Combat Challenge and more. Saturday, Oct. 13, 10am-2pm at Hollister Fire Department Station One, 110 Fifth St. For information, visit tinyurl. com/yat6yj64.

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For more information, call 408.842.2341.

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION The photography exhibition “Our World in Pictures,” presented by Gilroy Center for the Arts, features local photographers sharing their work and will be on display through Sept. 29. Entrance to the gallery is always free, Tuesday through Friday, 2-5pm and Saturday, 11am-2pm at the Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St, Gilroy. For more information, visit gilroycenterforthearts.com.

TAMAL FESTIVAL

Don’t miss the fifth annual CARAS Tamal Festival, presented by the Community Agency for Resources, Advocacy and Services. Attendees will enjoy tamale vendors and a Low Rider, Harley and Bicycle Show. Other festival activities include a Kids Zone, arts and crafts vendors and resource tables.

Sunday, Oct. 7, 11am-7pm in Downtown Gilroy. For more information, visit tamalfestival.com.

EVENTS SEA OTTER SECRETS Meet and hear from some of the most influential sea otter scientists

working in California over the last half-century at “Unlocking the Secrets of Sea Otters.” Get an overview of 50 years of sea otter research, be part of the discussion at a Q&A session and see oneof-a-kind vintage videos and photos. Friday, Sept. 28, 6-8pm at Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row Auditorium Entrance, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey. This event is free to the public; no-after hours access to the aquarium will be permitted. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ybpbcgck.

HISTORICAL HIKE Enjoy a short

HEALTH FAIR Gavilan College’s annual health and resource fair is free, open to the public and offers services to anyone in the community. This event is open for people of all ages to speak with representatives from local organizations, receive confidential referrals for counseling, and be tested for blood pressure, blood glucose and HIV/AIDS. Also enjoy massages, water, goodies and prizes. The fair will be held

TARANTULA FESTIVAL Head to Coe Park for Tarantula Fest, presented by Pine Ridge Association, and discover the fuzzy, friendly eight-legged guests of honor. Enjoy a tarantula nature walk or geocache hike, live music, activities for the kids in honor of the furry-legged friends and more.

Also enjoy a barbecue from noon2pm, online meal ticket orders will be accepted through Sept. 29.

The annual Tarantula Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, 10am-4pm at Henry W. Coe State Park headquarters campground, 9100 E Dunne Ave, Morgan Hill.

For more information and meal tickets, visit tinyurl.com/y794dbgf.

SUCCULENT PUMPKIN CLASS Join landscape designer Rosemary Bridwell for a Succulent Pumpkin Class, hosted by San Benito County Chamber. Attendees will learn to make a succulent arrangement on a pumpkin. $30 per person includes supplies and lunch. Pumpkins and lunch will be donated by Casa de Fruta.

Saturday, Oct. 13, 11am-1pm at Casa de Fruta, 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway. To register, visit tinyurl. com/y8ewrpp8.

RACE REGISTRATION Register today for the 2018 Morgan Hill Run & Bike Festival and choose between the Full or Half Marathon, 10k, 5k Fun Run/ Walk or Kids Run. A Corporate Challenge, Team & Club Challenge and Virtual races are also available.

Festivities kick off on Saturday, Oct. 20 with the 10am Lifestyle Expo and 11am Kids Run. The full marathon begins Sunday, Oct. 21 at 6:30am, the half marathon at 7am, 10k at 7:15 and the 10k starts at 7:30am. All races begin and end at the Morgan Hill Community Park, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. For more information and to register, visit mhmarathon.com.

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and live entertainment on both the main stage and during the Saturday Street Dance. Local wines and craft beers also allow attendees to get a real taste of Morgan Hill. Saturday, Sept. 29, 10am-7pm and Sunday, Sept.

30, 10am-6pm on Monterey Highway in Downtown Morgan Hill. Visit morganhill.org/tasteof-morgan-hill.

BROADWAY COMEDY Enjoy a celebration of theatre at its best – and theatre people behaving their not so best in the fall comedy, It’s Only a Play, directed by Kevin Heath. In this production, Peter Austin’s career is on the line on opening night of his new play as he waits to see if his show is a hit with a group of theater folks.

Experience It’s Only a Play as it proves that sometimes the biggest laughs happen offstage Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 29, 8pm at Limelight Actors Theater, 7341 Monterey St. For tickets and more information, visit limelightactorstheater.com or call 408.472.3292.

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 9am-1pm at the Gavilan College Student Center, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., Gilroy.

For more information, visit gavilan. edu/events.

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three police/fire scanners running around the clock. He’s looking for any situation, from San Jose to San Benito County, where he might be able to do some good.

If a fire breaks out locally, he jumps into his truck no matter the hour. Often, he beats firefighters to the scene, looking specifically to help with animal rescue. “I want to make sure that the animals are OK. They can’t speak for themselves.

We have to speak for them and help them out.”

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The Dodge Ram remains fully loaded at all times, with water and supplies but also with medications, bandages, ropes, kennels and animal food. He is always poised to help. When he sees a homeless person in or around Morgan Hill, he’ll often help with clothing and supplies Last summer, he established a Facebook page designed to keep people informed about the humanitarian needs of South County, titled “On the Scanner Happening Now Morgan Hill South County.”

In just over a year, it has attracted more than 5,700 members and acts as a kind of community warning system on everything from fires to traffic accidents. He has worked closely as a volunteer with the local non-profit All Animal Rescue & Friends (AARF).

“He responds to every single incident,” said Edick, who added that Lancaster is particularly good at dealing with livestock in a crisis. “He’s very familiar with livestock and how they behave in panic mode,” she said. “They can be

dangerous because of their size, but he very calmly gathers them and gets them out of there.”

Lancaster, who turns 40 next year, grew up in the small foothills town of Rough and Ready, just west of Grass Valley. Reared by his grandparents, young Michael was in 4-H and FFA, and was an Explorer Scout at 14. He joined the local volunteer fire department at 16. “They put me through all the training,” he says of his youth in Rough and Ready. “Got my license to drive the big fire truck, EMT, the whole thing.”

Even then, wildfires were a common occurrence around Rough and Ready, and when he wasn’t fighting fires, he was living an idyllic rural American youth, hunting and fishing. Asthma prevented him from pursuing a career in firefighting, so instead he’s made it a calling.

Still, he insists he’s little more than an instrument in the community’s desire to look out for its own. “The very first trip I ever did, up to Lake County, I just put out a message on Facebook that I was going. The community bombarded me (with offers of assistance). It was, ‘Where do you want us to meet you? Where are you going to be?’ My truck was full of stuff in no time.”

Marsha Edick says that Lancaster is “almost a part of my family.”

“When I first met him,” she said, “we became fast friends. “We both grew up on a farm; I grew up on a farm in Ohio. We have the same values. Let’s not complicate things. If you say you’re going to do something, you follow through with it. You’re honest to a fault. You don’t take credit for something you didn’t do. And Michael is like that.

He would give you the shirt off his back if that’s what it takes.”

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hen you get here, you’ve come as far as you can on this deadend road, but what a place to end. A streamside picnic grove amid the redwoods awaits you, with tables and chairs and little tree trunks to sit on for weddings and such. Although the signs at the gate portend something grand, this remains a humble, rustic spot, given to tranquility and reflection befitting its origins as a metaphysical retreat established in 1891.

Owner, farmer and winemaker Matt Oetinger has been making wine since 1995, after he graduated from UC Davis, but the history of this property dates back to 1863, when Oetinger’s family first arrived to farm the land five generations ago.

His father, Lew, has vineyards

in Shingle Springs (El Dorado County), and inspired Matt to pursue a career in wine.

Today, Matt manages 200 acres of local vineyards, from large estates to backyard plots. Try the grenache he planted from nearby Bates Ranch, his plummy old vine carignane from Rositano Vineyard and his strawberry-bright cinsault from Dos Rios Vineyard, all managed by him and all on Redwood Retreat Road.

This is a special spot for weddings and concerts, and a 600SF onsite guest suite is available to rent. Fernwood Cellars hosts two lobster boils every year, as well as an upcoming harvest party concert with Sugadady on Oct. 13. Matt might just wear his lederhosen in honor of his German heritage.

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Spectacular Solar Powered Home GORGEOUS ~ 4Br/2.5Ba on large lot in cul-desac. Spacious LR for entertaining w/FP. Kit chen (open to dinette area & family room) w/granite, S/S & dining bar. Large master w/2 walk-ins.

Call Today for a Private Showing! $679,000 Hollister (831) 245-0321 NEW PRICE

Open Sat 1-3pm ENGLISH-STYLE COTTAGE~ 3Br/2Ba lovingly restored w/500 sf enclosed patio/solarium, workshop, drought resistant landscaping. New septic, 500/gpm well. Vacant & Move-In Ready!

TMyers heresa

Mobile: (408) 607Ͳ6011 REALTOR® DRE #01211550 I’ve always enjoyed working and helping people Ͳ since I can remember it at the early age of 9.

I have had my license since 1996 and must say I love helping people and what better way than to help people with their real estate needs and help make their dream come true. Whether I am working with sellers or buyers my goal is to make the transaction as smooth as possible. I listen to my clients’ expectations and do my best to meet their needs.

When I have free time, my greater joy is spending time with my family. We enjoy the outdoors and sunshine. I never miss the opportunity to go to Hawaii! When in town, you may find me at the gym doing Yoga and Zumba. And I am fluent in English and Tagalog.

Serving San Benito and Santa Clara Counties since 1996.

Featured Property NEW LISTING

216 Aromas Road, Aromas

$569,000

Heidi Daniels

(831) 601-6582

Welcome to Paradise Affordable in San Jose SPANISH COVE ~ Barely 2 years new 3Br/2Ba. Nice open floor plan, granite kitchen counters, beautiful laminate flooring. Upgraded/ oversized awning. Big outside storage shed.

Move-In Ready! Call Today! $321,000 San Jose (831) 245-0321

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NEW PRICE

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Great Yard for Kids & Pets to Play CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ~ 3Br/2Ba close to schools, stores & easy Hwy access for commuters. Large driveway to park multiple vehicles & gate access to back. Family room/ kitchen combo.

Open Sat & Sun 1-4pm Listed by Charlene King (831) 801-5464 Hosted by Shannan Matthews (209) 410-8078 Fabulous 4Br/2.5Ba on corner lot w/many custom features! Owner shows complete pride of ownership w/workmanship starting w/the outside of added stone & awnings/ metal accents at the exterior windows w/custom door w/separate glass panel that opens. Front is surrounded by iron fencing w/operable remote gate at the driveway.

The front & side landscaping is filled w/ mature palms w/lighting to give an executive look.

Featuring an inviting & light living room w/high ceilings & tile flooring. The kitchen has granite counters, S/S appliances w/ plenty of counter space. The master suite is an owner’s dream! Kitchen & baths have upgraded sinks, fixtures & lighting.

500 Chardonnay Way, Hollister Offered for $655,000

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INDEPENDENT CARRIER CONTRACTORS WANTED NewSV Media is accepting applications for independent contractors to deliver the paper in and around the Gilroy, Morgan Hill and Hollister areas. If you are looking for extra money and have a reliable and insured vehicle with a valid drivers license, send resume to cmckee@newsvmedia.com Experience helpful but not required.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/ CONDO RENTALS

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HOME RENTALS 2BD/1BA $1,800 Older Victorian Available Mid October 3BD/2.5BA $2,150 Townhouse in Ridgemark Available NOW 3BD/2BA $2,800 House in the country, 5 acres Available NOW 4BD/2BA $3,300 Corner lot house in Gilroy Available NOW

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EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITE 200 Tres Pinos Road All inclusive Tenant responsible for telephone and internet, good signage, front location, good parking. $750+ sec. dep.

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$2,850

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HOLLISTER APARTMENT RENTALS 1/1

$1,200

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$2,400

2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment

$1,600

COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE 600 sq. ft.

$800

STORAGE UNITS

127 sq. ft. to 790 sq. ft.

Margaret L. Pidd, BROKER Professional Property Mgmt. & Sales

330 Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1

831.637.7337

HOLLISTER RENTAL PROPERTIES For more information, call

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