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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN

JULY 21, 2017

FEASTING ON FIFTH

A section of the Gilroy Dispatch & Morgan Hill Times

Food trucks have gone upscale and gourmet in Gilroy

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Food truck roundup

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FOODIE’S DELIGHT Every Friday through August food aficionados are invited to converge at the corner of Monterey and Fifth Streets for a virtual tour around the world.

Filled up on fancy at Fifth Street Live

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ost people smirk at the name of food trucks, recalling the old cliché, “roach-coach” and envisioning greasy foods served by questionable cooks. But in today’s new world, food trucks have gone upscale and gourmet.

In search of enlightenment of how far food trucks have truly come, our hungry party recently scouted out the food trucks which gather at 6pm every Friday night at the Fifth Street Live event in downtown Gilroy. We were on a quest to sample all the food that was being offered and make a list of hits and misses. ➝ 6 JULY 21, 2017

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BIRD IS THE WORD Chick-n-Chill’s signature Fried Chicken Wings paired with its Carne Asada Tater Tots were both big hits.

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FIESTA FARE Takoz Mod Mex offers a fresh take on Mexican food.

Visitors to the event have lots of parking options especially if they arrive before 5pm and even while the Farmers Market is still going strong.

Most people can walk the short distance from where they parked into the event which is located on the block of Fifth Street between Eigleberry and Monterey Streets.

Entering from the west side on Eigleberry, where the musician’s stage is set up—the first available food for purchase is at Café 152 Burger Company serving up Silva’s Sausage. Technically, this is not a food truck and the only food booth at the event. The food is freshly grilled to order while you wait. We shared the most popular entrée, the Smoked Italian sandwich, ($7 each or $10 for double sausage) consisting of mild Italian sausage smothered in sautéed onions and green bell pepper and served on a soft roll. To top it all off, there was a selection of five different mustards, including standard yellow, stone-ground, jalapeno, grey poupon and a honey-spice Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Our party agreed that this sandwich, oozing with smoky pork flavors and tangy mustard, was an outstanding hit.

Licking our fingers and anxious for the next sample, we spotted the six food trucks—three on each side of the street. Our first stop was Takoz Mod Mex, serving up a fresh take on Mexican cuisine with tacos, burritos and creative wraps. At two for , we sampled one El Beef Tako and one El Pork Tako. The El Beef Tako, made from marinated and well-seasoned carne asada, topped

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Evenings by the Bay Enjoy longer hours, live music, and amazing food on Fridays and Saturdays in July, and on Saturdays from July to September.

Locals pay only $25 per adult and $15 per child after 6 p.m.

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a soft corn tortilla. The “tako” was garnished with their signature arugula mix; sprinkled with cilantro and roasted yellow corn. The El Pork Tako was a tender braised pork shoulder in adobe sauce and pineapple bits, also on a corn tortilla and topped off with a pickled onion. Both “takos” were tasty hits.

Seeing the lines grow increasingly longer as the evening wore on, we hurried along to H. Butler’s Bar B Q, where we ordered a pulled pork sandwich for $8. A generous portion of tender pork with a squeeze of their signature barbecue sauce filled a French roll. The sandwich was such a hit that one of our party members was half-way through it before remembering to share it with the rest of the group.

Just a few steps across the street was Aki-Ta Sushi—a sushi-lover’s fantasy. The extensive menu offered rolls, sushi, nigiri, hand rolls, sashimi and combination plates. We opted to try the “Today’s Special” Godzilla Roll, ($10)—a large, made-to-order roll which contained crab, shrimp tempura and salmon—drizzled with unagi sauce and spicy mayo. The freshness and quality of this roll shined

through and the group agreed that it was our favorite hit of the evening.

With appetites waning, we soldiered on to the next offering at Chick-n-Chill. True to their tag line, “Your craving ends here!” we made room to enjoy two of their chicken specialties. We ordered their Signature Fried Chicken Wings ($7.50); 5 pieces of crispy and juicy, bone-in wings coated in a dark, sweet and spicy sauce, which stayed nicely on the skin. After watching several orders of the Carne Asada Tater Tots go by in the hands of other seasoned diners, we knew what our second pick had to be. The freshly-fried tater tots were covered with generous portions of meat, cheese, bacon, tomatoes and cilantro. A meal in itself and another hit of the evening, we staggered away to the two dessert trucks nearby.

Keeping our physical limitations in mind, we decided to order and share only one dessert. Fairycakes won our coin toss and thinking that “there’s always room for dessert,” we bellied up to the truck. Inside the truck, Brian and Gabby recommended their two most popular cupcakes, the Salted Caramel and the Lemon Cheesecake ($3 each).

Both were light and airy cakes with a thick swirl of frosting on top. Not overly sweet, both were a delicious end to an incredible dining adventure. Yes, these cupcakes were also deemed a big hit.

Not wanting to leave out the remaining truck on our crusade, we asked opinions from the line of people waiting for a scoop of Treatbot ice cream. A chorus of “excellent,” “so good,” and “extra creamy,” went up to describe the ice cream.

Yesenia Gonzalez, along with her daughter Audrey, from Gilroy, recommended “The Mexican Chocolate and the Horchata flavors are my favorites.” And Ela Gomez, also from Gilroy and with her family, said, “We always try to stop here for dessert – they’ve got great flavors!”

Single scoops were $4 and double scoops were $6. Obviously another hit, our party has vowed to return next Friday night for a scoop or two.

Without finding a single miss among the food we sampled, we wondered if we had failed in our quest. Or perhaps, we mused, we found the holy grail of food trucks.

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GARLIC GALORE

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It’s garlic in every possible way imaginable, from the classic Gilroy Garlic Fries to the notorious garlic flavored ice-cream. Garlic will permeate the air, more than usual at least. The 2017 Gilroy Garlic Festival will have visitors from around the world enjoying three days of incredible food, wines, arts and crafts and live entertainment—all while consuming about 2 tons of garlic. Some major highlights include the “Pyro Chefs” at Gourmet Alley and the Great Garlic Cook-Off. This summer food festival will take place from Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30. For more information, visit gilroygarlicfestival.com or call 408.842.1625.

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GILROY LIBRARY LUNCHEONS The Gilroy Library is hosting weekday lunches at the library with a

full schedule of activities for the whole family. Children ages 0 to 18 are invited to enjoy a free lunch and activities Monday through Friday until July 28. No registration is needed. For more

information, contact Sharon Kelly at 408.842.8207.

WINE BOTTLING Guglielmo Winery will be hosting an exciting hands-on Bottle Your Own Red Wine event. Experience the fun of putting wine in your own bottle, labeling it, then taking it home or giving it as gifts. Bring your own clean bottles or purchase them on-site for $1 each. Fill them up with a delicious red blend for only $6 per bottle. The event will be held on Tuesday, August 5 from 10am-3pm at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 East Main Ave. Pre-ordering options are available until noon on August 4. For more information, call 408.779.2145.

TACO CRAWL Leave your

running shoes at home and slide on your eating pants because the 6th Annual Taco Crawl is approaching.

Stroll through 11 taquerias for 11 tacos and more than 11 beers in one fun-filled day. The group will be meeting at Taqueria Cancun before 9am for a group picture with matching shirts and then the five miles of tacos and beers begins, wrapping up at El Grullense. The crawl will take place on Saturday, August 5 from 8am-5pm. Tickets are $32 and include a matching shirt and a donation that will be given to Unravel Pediatric Cancer.

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KID’S CAMP DOWNTOWN

The Gilroy Downtown Business Association invites everyone to sign-up their kids for their “Taste of Downtown” Summer Camps. Campers will participate activities in Downtown businesses including: archery, dance, t-shirt printing, bowling, arts, journalism, photography and more. Lunch is included in the registration and is provided by a different Downtown restaurant every day. The camp is for children ages 7 to 13 and takes place on weekdays from 10am-3pm until August 4. For more information and registration visit tinyurl.com/yc9b3x3p or call 408.607.2491.

out to the classics and some forgotten epically good jams this weekend. Rapid Rewind will be bringing a variety of classic rock tunes to Grinds Vines Automobilia Cafe in downtown. The free event will take place at GVA Cafe on Saturday, July 29 from 7-10pm.

SAN MARTIN ROCK AND WINE The Time for Wine Music Series will continue this week with spectacular vineyard views with the rocking sounds of Rock the Heat. Pack a picnic and enjoy the entertainment at this free event open to the public at Clos LaChance Winery on Thursday, July 27 from 5:30-9:30pm at 1 Hummingbird Lane. For more information, visit clos.com.

Explore gelli printing basics and create creative prints in this introduction to printmaking class. Create and print your own masterpiece with instructions from a certified zentangle teacher. In this class students will use paints along with a variety of art supplies to lay down the colorful marks.

The class is on Thursday, August 3 from 6:30-8pm at BookSmart in Morgan Hill and is open to all individuals with a class fee of $30. Message Nancy Domnauer on Facebook for registration.

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‘LA BAMBA’ AT THE BEACH Take advantage of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach that features top 40 bands from the late ’70s, ’80s and early ’90s.

This week they will bring on the legendary and Grammy-winning group, Los Lobos. They rocked the United States for decades with covers of songs like “La Bamba,” “Donna” and “Cancion del Mariachi” which features the renowned Antonio Banderas.

Rock out like the old days with two FREE shows at 6:30pm and 8:30pm at the beach bandstand.

GYM FLOW Bodybuilding.com and Subway Restaurants present TheFitExpo San Jose. This actionpacked health and fitness weekend will offer fitness competitions, group exercise workouts, healthy eating demonstrations and the ever-popular kids zone. Highlights include the powerlifting, ultimate ninja and dodgeball competitions. The exposition returns July 29-30, 2017 to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. Tickets are $25 per day or $40 for the entire weekend, children 12 years and under are $10 per day and children under 6 are free. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thefitexpo.com.

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HISTORY AND WINE California Passport Tours of Morgan Hill invites the public to enjoy handcrafted fine wines at several beautiful historical settings along Redwood Retreat Road. The history and wine tour will hit Fernwood Cellars Winery, Martin Ranch Winery and Historic Villa Mira Monte. The tour will meet at 11:30am and run until 5pm. Tickets

are $99 per person with a $20 discount if you are a member of any of the wineries. The tour will be on Saturday, Aug. 5 and continues every first Saturday of each month.

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WINE

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Wine Tasting Saturday & Sunday Michael Mezmer Master Hypnotist and Strange Magic Shows Show times vary each day Throughout the Fair.

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Little Hands on the Farm • Circus Imagination Fire Striker • All Creatures Barnyard Races Sea Lion Encounter • Petting Zoo • & Animals!

PARTNERS Husband and wife Stefania and Paul Romero own Stefania Wines in the hills of west Gilroy.

Well-balanced Stefania Wines please the palate

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etting to Stefania Wine took us onto a meandering country road through the golden hills of west Gilroy. We pulled up front to the tasting room, adjacent to the winemakers’ home owned by Stefania and Paul Romero.

As married business partners, Stefania and Paul take care of the business together; she, a self-described lab rat while he drives the tractor.

All of Stefania wines are made in small lots and barrel aged in French oak and all are made to be very dry wines. Extra steps are taken throughout the winemaking process to give the wines an exceptional bouquet and full fruit flavors.

Their generous tasting menu offered seven pours starting with a crisp, well-balanced 2015 Viognier

($20) made from San Benito grapes. It is a dry, aromatic wine but showing so much fruit on the palate, it has a tantalizing sweet quality to it.

With three beautiful Cabernets on the line-up, the first one is the 2013 from Santa Clara County ($35). A real crowd pleaser, this cab is very complex with spices and lots of fruit.

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Crimson Clover Ranch ($45) with layers of cherry and blackberry, and perfectly ripe tannins, it is no wonder that it is their top selling wine.

The final coup de grâce pour is the 2007 Cabernet Santa Cruz Mountains ($50). The depth and complexity of this well-aged wine makes it taste like berry pie. With notes of tobacco and smoked meats, it lingers long on the finish.

ENTERTAINMENT

Cinema under the stars

MOONLIT MOVIE Gilroy Arts Alliance hosts Free Family Outdoor Movie Nights, Fridays through

August 11 at the Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey Street.

Gilroy Arts Alliance recreates small town nostalgia

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equipment from local movie company 152 West Productions.

“Many of us remember drive-in movies as kids,” says Kevin Heath, executive director of the Gilroy Center for the Arts and the GAA, “we wanted to bring that atmosphere to downtown Gilroy with a family environment.”

This year GAA expanded the event to five nights and was able to purchase all new equipment. Series Partner Gilroy Foundation and sponsors including Gilroy Downtown Business Association, Gilroy Dispatch, 152 West Productions and Marie Studios/Marianne Eichenbaum also join the event. “It should be a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy

Movies begin at dusk, Fridays through August 11 at the Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey Street. For more information, schedule and movie trailers visit: gilroycenterforthearts.com.

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ree Family Outdoor Movie Nights return for the fifth year to the Gilroy Center for the Arts, bringing small town nostalgia to summertime in South Valley.

This event started in 2013, when Gilroy Arts Alliance (GAA) board members served on the Gilroy Arts and Culture Commission (ACC).

Originally set up for one night, the movie was projected on a big wall at the Gilroy Center for the Arts with equipment provided and operated by city staff. The event increased to three nights in 2016 when GAA managed the event with help from ACC volunteers and used

some old-fashioned Friday night fun.

We are proud to be able to support it.” says Donna Pray, Gilroy Foundation Executive Director.

Heath expressed his gratitude for the Gilroy Foundation, the event sponsors and the generosity and commitment from the community that is allowing this event to remain free, stating that the GAA is honored to partner with them.

When selecting the films to be shown, organizers sought themes like courage, culture, bullying, self expression and positive self image; choosing several films that are not likely to be on every family’s screens.

For example, the final film of the event, 152 West Productions’, “Broadway Movie Musical,” stars local children from Morgan Hill and Gilroy in an original piece recreating Broadway’s greatest moments on film.

Each year the Gilroy Center for the Arts offers Summer of Art Classes, including a Youth Video Class which concludes with a student produced short film. As a special bonus, each Movie Night will begin with the presentation of one of these films, “It’s really heartwarming to hear children on the lawn yell ‘That’s me!’ when they see themselves on the big screen,” says Heath.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs and picnic dinners—remembering that alcohol is not allowed at the event. Concessions will be offered for purchase, and crafts and art activities will be available for the kids before each film.

Heath describes the event as a fun night out, even if you don’t have kids, where the energy is positive and welcoming. “Part of the idea was to maintain a sense of small town Americana,” says Heath, “Create an opportunity for families to come together, enjoy their time and put down the phones and tablets.”

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THEATER

Rebecca Little

SHADOWLAND Gilroy Parks and Recreation Department presents its summer performance ‘Disney’s The Lion King Jr.’

Feel the love The circle of life comes to Gilroy

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afiki, Mumfasa, Simba and other denizens of the African savanna will arrive on the stage at Gilroy High School this weekend for the Gilroy Parks and Recreation Department’s annual summer show.

Disney’s The Lion King Jr., a condensed version designed specifically for cast members between the ages of 6 and 14, has the same rhythmic drumbeat, eye-popping costumes and catchy songs from the Tony Award-winning Broadway show: “Hakuna Matata,” “Circle of

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Life,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” The musical is based on the 1994 Disney movie.

Hilary Little, who got her own start on the same Gilroy High School stage in a production of Aladdin when she was 7, is directing the show. It tells the story of the lion cub Simba, whose father Mufasa is king of the Pride Lands of Africa. Simba must contend with his uncle, Scar, who believes he is rightful heir to the throne.

Comic relief comes from Rafiki, a mandrill sidekick to Simba.

The show’s cast of 44 children and teens from the South

Valley includes stars P.J. Crocker as Simba; Jenna Hernandez as Rafiki, Lauren DeRosa as Scar, Gannon Janisch as Mufasa and Emily Pember as Simba’s lioness friend Nala.

The show’s special effects might seem daunting, but after Little directed Beauty and the Beast for Parks and Rec last year, with its huge sets and teapot, wardrobe and candle that had to be made human, Lion King is easy.

“After tackling ‘Beauty’ last year, this one doesn’t seem that bad,” said Little. “With ‘Lion King’ we have a little more freedom and can be a little more abstract. I’ve been

pulling inspiration from the original Broadway show and other local companies that have done the show on a smaller scale.”

She’s rented “really cool-looking” masks for the lions, but the rest of the costumes and masks have been scavenged from yard sales and the internet or built by a team of stage moms.

‘Disney’s The Lion King Jr.’ Performances through July 23, Gilroy High School, Theater, 750 W. 10th St, Gilroy. Tickets $10 at the door or at theaterhilticketsales@ gmail.com.

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ON SENIORS

Beating the heat

KEEPING COOL Running through the sprinklers on a hot summer day brings back fond memories.

Remembering the dog days of summer

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By CHERYL HUGUENOR

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ere at Live Oak Adult day Services, we recently read aloud a page of fun facts about the various inventions of the 1900s. We were all amazed to learn that air conditioning was invented in 1902. I was not the only one here who wondered why on earth we sweltered through the summers when we were kids, if air conditioning was available. Yet none of us knew a single person back then who had an air-conditioned home or car.

We decided after some discussion that our families could not have afforded to pay for such a luxury. We all recalled the heat and high humidity levels common in the areas of the country

where we lived as kids. Wisconsin sounded like a sauna in July. Chicago streets shimmered with the heat.

New Hampshire’s tar streets would soften and stick to your shoes and car tires. And picking prunes and apricots in Santa Clara Valley was sticky work.

I told the seniors about an especially hot Sunday in Boston, when our non-air-conditioned church was so heavy with the heat that people were fainting and taken outside to get a whiff of smelling salts. It was time for the sermon. Our priest stood up, looking solemnly at the crowd fanning themselves with the Sunday bulletin, desperate for a breeze. He said, “It is so hot today that I will keep this brief. If you’re good you’ll go to a place

cooler than this. If you’re bad you’ll go to a place hotter than this.” We were stunned at first, then a wave of laughter and applause rang out. I must say that it is the only sermon I have ever remembered word for word.

I was curious about how our seniors found ways to beat the summer heat in the days before air conditioning was so common. A well-positioned fan sometimes provided a bit of relief. Standing in front of the refrigerator until mom started yelling was one of Jim’s memories. Running through the sprinklers was a fond memory for many, as was slurping down a popsicle, racing to finish eating before it melted all over the place.

A few seniors lived in a town where the fire department would come and release the water from a fire hydrant, much to the delight of the shrieking, leaping children. We could not imagine that happening anywhere in drought-prone California these days. Bill, who is a few years younger than most here at Live Oak, happily remembered the backyard Slip ‘N Slide, which was like a flat water slide on the grass. It was quite popular with all the neighborhood kids. A few of us knew a neighbor who had a swimming pool and, for the sweet relief of that first dip into the cooling water, we made sure to stay in their good graces all summer long.

I was enchanted by the summer memories of a few of our native Gilroy residents. They clearly recalled the anxiety of going to the local dentist, followed by his treat of a free cone at the ice cream counter of Wentz’s Drugstore. It was located on Fifth Street, where Fifth Street Coffee is today. I had never heard of a dentist passing out anything but toothbrushes or floss, and loved the thought of such a kidfriendly dentist. Read the rest of this story online at southvalley.com.

Cheryl Huguenor is the program director at Live Oak Adult Day Services in Gilroy. For more information visit liveoakadultdaycare.org.

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REAL ESTATE

Realtor’s Corner

What’s your favorite thing about homes?

Every home has its own character.

I enjoy seeing how creative my clients are when making a home their own by adding their personality to it. I have some very talented clients.

‘Most of my business comes from repeat clients and referrals.’

Where do you find your inventory?

Michael Hawk

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ALL AROUND Realtor Mary Squire serves sellers and buyers in Gilroy, Morgan Hill, San Jose, San Martin and Hollister areas.

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Intero’s Mary Squire has been making real estate dreams come true since 1990

By DEBRA ESKINAZI

How did you get started in real estate?

What helps you seal the deal?

I was working in Silicon Valley in the high-tech field when I began searching for my first home. That was when I realized real estate was for me and would be something I would do well and enjoy.

I began taking video classes at a local real estate office after working 12-hour days at my high-tech job.

Many nights I stood up during the entire class just to stay awake. I got my real estate license in 1990 and have been working full time in real estate ever since.

First of all, I believe a successful transaction happens when the buyer and the seller feel they got what they wanted. It really helps when all parties including the Realtors treat each other respectfully throughout the process. I love seeing the excitement on my buyer’s face when we find the right property. And for sellers, seeing how happy they are throughout the process because we got what they wanted. I love the negotiation too— It never gets old!

Most of my business comes from repeat clients and referrals. I have had as many as seven transactions with the same clients. I recently had three separate transactions helping children of past clients purchase their first homes. It was really fun seeing their kids all grown up and excited to be homeowners! When you do what you say and listen to their needs, your clients will always come back and trust you with their family and friends too. That’s the biggest compliment.

What is really hot in the market right now?

I have sold several homes in the first half of this year and most of them were one story homes selling with multiple offers well over list price. Of course, when a home shows great, is priced right and is marketed well—it is hot!

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Showcase, REALTORS® FEATURED AGENT

OPEN SAT 12-4 & SUN 1-4 NEWER HOME – GREAT LOCATION ~ 4Br/2.5Ba, new finishings throughout this home.

Close to park and schools. Ready for your move-in!

2311 Calistoga Drive, Hollister $609,000 Charlene King 831-801-5464

OPEN SAT 1-4 SPACIOUS TOWNHOME ~ 2Br/2.5Ba, 1,812 sqft at Ridgemark Village! Excellent floor Plan, 2 master suites, walk-in closets, laundry room, fireplace in family room.

150 Joes Lane, Hollister $434,888 Teresa Souza 831-801-4203

ANDREW JACOBS How fortunate I am. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, I moved to California with my family in 1999 as an IT Development Manager with Hewlett Packard. I used those years of experience as an Analyst and Project Manager together with my outgoing personality to develop a successful career in Real Estate.

I started as a Realtor in the South Bay achieving millions of dollars in sales before being recruited to manage a South San Jose real estate office with over 70 agents. During my tenure there my team made sales in excess of half a billion dollars. Real Estate is my passion and I feel lucky to be in the industry.

When I’m not helping Sellers or Buyers you will find me competing on the golf course, enjoying precious times with my family (especially the grandchildren), working in the community or maybe writing my next short story. Life is good. I look forward to working with you and for you.

831-313-3784 andrewjacobsc21@gmail.com CalBRE# 01449218

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OPEN SUN 1-4 ELEGANT AND CHARMING 4Br/2.5Ba, 2,960 sqft in the Gated Golf Community of Ridgemark! The Kitchen is a Chef’s dream! Private backyard with pool.

210 Donald Drive, Hollister $739,000 Charlene King 831-801-5464

JULY 21, 2017

SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT DESIRABLE LOS BANOS HOME ~ 4Br/3Ba, 1,996 Sqft, Spacious open floor plan, formal rooms, 2 fireplaces, kitchen overlooks family room. Park nearby.

Call for Details $296,000 831-245-0321

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HOLLISTER RENTAL PROPERTIES For more information, call

831.637.1691

HOME FOR SALE HOME FOR SALE 3bed/2bath Gated Area 3bed/2bath Gated Area $495,000 $495,000 COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE COMMERCIAL OFFICE 247 sq. ft. $375 SPACE 247sq. sq.ft. ft.$1,350 $375 1083 1083 sq. ft. $1,350 STORAGE UNITS UNITS 127STORAGE sq. ft. to 790 sq. ft.

127 sq. ft.L.to 790BROKER sq. ft.

Margaret Pidd, Margaret L. Pidd, BROKER Professional

Property Professional Mgmt. & Sales Property 339 SeventhMgmt.

St., Ste.&B,Sales Hollister

339 Seventh St., Ste. B, Hollister CALL 831.637.9273 www.professionalpropertymgt.com CALL 831.637.9273 www.professionalpropertymgt.com

330 Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1

831.637.7337

330www.pivetticompany.com Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1 Lic# 429006 330 Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1

831.637.7337 831.637.7337

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 10AM-1PM & SUNDAY 1-4PM Lic# 429006

1150 SONNYS WAY

GATED COMMUNITY OF STONEGATE

Luxury living on 3.35 acres. Grand entry leads to 4Br, 2.5Ba, 3,771 sqft, of formal living space, highlighting 3 fireplaces, welcoming family room, gourmet eat-in kitchen, built-in desk, walk-in pantry, cabinets galore & granite counters. Elegant Master Suite features wet bar/coffee station, Spa like master bath offering jetted tub & his/her vanities. Laundry Room w/folding area and sink. Central Vacuum. Owned Solar. Serene surrounding with captivating views of Hollister hills.

SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT GORGEOUS TOWNHOME ~ 2Br/2.5Ba, 1,908 sqft, upscale Ridgemark Village! Kitchen has newer appliances.

2 Master Suites! Updated bathrooms. Walk to Clubhouse.

Call for Details $445,950 831-245-0321

210 Donald Drive, Hollister

$999,188

Listed By Charlene King

831-801-5464 CalBRE#00813665

Offering Superior Service in all Five Locations!

330 Tres Pinos Road, Suite D1, Hollister (831) 245-0321 237 Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley (831) 438-8400 13117 Highway 9, Boulder Creek (831) 338-2125 & (831) 338-2184 1544 Constitution Blvd, Salinas (831) 800-7341 496 Pearl Street, Monterey (831) 648-7271 CalBRE #01879796

When you arrive at “The Home That Has Everything”, you will be impressed by Xeriscape HOLLISTER RENTAL PROPERTIES front landscaping in full bloom. 3/3 + office, For more information, call contemporary home – 3189 S.F. w/soaring 831.637.1691 ceilings, hardwood floors, a step saver kitchen, gas range + new oven, an island w/storage, Corian counter tops without a crowded feeling that opens to a Family Room w/wood burning fireplace, bookshelves. Master bedroom has gas log fireplace, 2 closets, cool and sophisticated MBR bath. Office adjacent. 19x60 covered redwood deck with great views and private. Home backs up to a lemon grove. Split heating system and A/C.

ASKING: $718,800

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-4PM

1530 ALTA VISTA WAY

LOCATION, LOCATION, Sunnyslope walking distance to schools. 3/2 1360 S.F. Sunken living room, new carpets, newer composition roof.

New hot water heater, new furnace, replaced garbage disposal, main water line replace with copper, new garage doors and openers.

Replace ¾ of fencing. Home is clean, original appliances. This home is waiting for your Buyer’s finishing touches.

Marilyn Ferreira 831.901.0161 Lic. BRE #00409787

ASKING: $439,800

Don’t Wait! ... Call “PAGE” Today!

THE HOLLISTER PROJECT is a total of 66 acres immediately adjacent to the city limits. You could do 1 acre ranchettes today or wait to be annexed to the city to do a mixed zoning. Adjacent to the Hwy 25 Eastside Bypass.

Sellers are open to an option or seller carry.

FOUR PARCELS - 78.9 acres.

Several dwellings, big old barn, farm lease and Bill Board Income equal $6,000 per month. Rural Residential 5 Acre Zoning. Huge potential for the right buyers. Stop and think about the uses in the area and then check with the $3,650,000 $4,999,994 County.

33 ACRES OF PRIME FARM LAND with good water and easy access. Great location between Morgan Hill and Gilroy with easy access to Hwy 101. Just 40 minutes to Salinas.

Currently planted to corn.

Seller will consider carrying the financing. $1,388,883

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PERFECT FIRST HOME or investment. This unit is in the very back, private, corner of the complex and it has just been refurbished with new paint, mini blinds, light fixtures, dishwasher, carpet and vinyl. Move in condition. $299,992

40 ACRES for your private estate or personal retreat.

Solitude and star gazing are just the beginning of what you can enjoy from this ridge above the valley floor. The views are something to behold and perfect for you to plan your home around Mother Nature’s art. $298,892

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CHECK YOUR LOCAL PAPER & INTERNET FOR SPECIFIC ADDRESSES

WHETHER YOU ARE THINKING OF BUYING OR LISTING....

DON’T WAIT! CALL PAGE TODAY!

1932 SPANISH BUNGALOW ON 1/3 ACRE in the country just waiting for your imagination and enthusiasm.

Absolutely original (no renovations or refurbishments).

Character and charm in need of tender loving care. Wait until you see the main bath$274,947 room.

Page Welton

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www.pagewelton.com pagewelton@coldwellbanker.com

219 ACRES on the edge of Panoche Valley. If you are looking for a weekend get away you may have found it.

Hunting, deer or birds? Only an hour from Hollister or Los Banos. Some level along the valley floor; some elevated with great views. $149,941

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18 ACRES OF FARM LAND with two very nice homes, three large barns and several out buildings. 12 acres are being farmed with two wells.

The two homes are two of the nicest around. The barns have character and charm and might be used for several different things. Just minutes to Costco and Walmart. $1,498,894

11 ACRE EQUESTRIAN ESTATE: Two homes, an 18 stall barn, a hay barn, an arena, a round pen and several turn out fields with shelters.

Formal or family comforts.

Entertain around the pool and enjoy the views. Just 3 minutes to town and about 40 minutes to Monterey or San Jose. $1,499,994

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17+ ACRES JUST SOUTH OF GILROY. Currently in conventionally farmed row crops. Good soil. Good, newer well and water. Electricity and telephone. County paved road, as well as, freeway frontage. Near Gavilan College, new developments and new schools. $999,990

80 ACRES with beautiful views out over the valley and Chesboro Lake. On a clear day you can see for miles.

Commute to San Jose on the back roads and stay out of traffic. 1 or 2 wells on the back side of El Toro Mountain.

8 ACRES of almost all level land with a seasonal creek running along the southern property line.The flag lot allows privacy. Great location just a short distance from the Outlets, the coffee shop and the freeway. Equal distance to San Jose or Monterey. $599,995

25 ACRES WITH POTENTIAL Newly surveyed parcel with a well and 5 acre zoning.

Beautiful rock out-croppings and majestic oak trees. Just a short distance from the historic downtown.

Perfect for a private estate or a small subdivision. Equal distance between San Jose and Monterey. $474,947

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$874,947

CUTE AND COMFY. Just right for one or two.The two bedroom with a nice living room and a great kitchen.

Neat and clean. Located in one of the best parks in the county and is convenient to $39,930 $139,931 most everything.

40 ACRES FAR FROM THE MADDENING CROWD. Whether you are a star gazer looking for the dark of night or a hunter you will find these 40 acres perfect to escape from the noise of every day life.

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To buy, sell or invest in Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy, Hollister, San Juan Bautista or San Benito County, call...

950 Tennant Station Morgan Hill

JULY 21, 2017

408-857-6075 DRE #: 00700221

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$1,249,000

50+ BEAUTIFUL ACRES for your dream estate. Located on the west side of Hollister for great views out over the San Juan Valley and Fremont’s Peak. Excellent well shared with the neighboring parcel.

Seller may be willing to carry the financing for five years. $649,946

AN EXCEPTIONAL EXECUTIVE HOME on 5 acres designed for cutting horses. This 5,000 sq.ft. home has generous formal and family spaces. From the office off the entry to the guest/pool house you will find an attention to detail which will amaze you.

Barn & arena with a viewing stand. $2,499,994

OPEN HOUSE EXTRAVAGANZA

20 ACRES just north of Gilroy by the hospital. Just what you have been looking for with a small ranch house that has a basement, a pool and character. Good soil and good water make for good farming. Excellent investment property.

40 ACRES at the Old Summit Ranch is half way between Los Banos and Gilroy. Almost immediately adjacent to exceptional state and county parks. One half shared well, with a pump and electricity.

Within a gated community.

Beautiful views $699,996

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97 ACRES OF PRIME ROW CROP. Good soil, good water and a great Mediterranean climate. Great location for shiping in any direction. Currently farmed conventional. Large barn-workshop and equipment yard. Williamson Act Taxes in place. $2,500,000

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