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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN

A supplement to the Gilroy Dispatch & Morgan Hill Times

JANUARY 25, 2019

Mighty Molly COYOTE RIDGE P7 | WINE WINNERS P12

Morgan Hill restaurateur’s newest nibble

PUTTING THE

‘OH!’ tacos INTO

Morgan Hill restaurant owners add taqueria to growing list of shops STORY & PHOTOGRAPHS BY

JENNY ARBIZU

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olly Adams knows a thing or two about owning a restaurant. For instance, her latest—Morgan Hill’s Tac-oh!—isn’t her first rodeo.

Nor her first Tac-oh!.

The second installment of the Mexican comfort food chain, Tac-oh!, opened its doors in downtown Morgan Hill on Jan. 8 to eager locals. Adams says the longrunning construction on the site created the increased anticipation.

“It’s part of the reason why I opened quietly,” says Molly.

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The latest downtown destination in Morgan Hill, Taco-Oh! promises the best venue for your next taco night.

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SELECTION The menu also includes a variety of appetizers, tostadas, quesadillas, and Burrit-ohs!

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It’s something Molly and her husband, Marcus, have previously learned in their other business ventures. The couple already owns Morgan Hill’s Willard Hicks, as well as the upcoming—and neighboring—Mo’s and Opa!, all located on the corner of Monterey and Third streets in Morgan Hill. The four eateries derive from originals in the San Jose area.

Bringing the restaurants to downtown Morgan Hill was an easy decision, says Molly. “The cool thing is the downtown is becoming a destination. Once all of the places are open, it’ll gonna be awesome.

It’s just a downtown destination; somewhere to go, something to do.”

Marcus and Molly began their journey in the restaurant business nine years ago, when they joined a partnership as owners of Opa! in Willow Glen. The Greek cuisine restaurant was eventually converted into the first Tac-oh! location in 2016. That original Tac-oh! was then relocated last year to the same building as Marcus’s nightclub, Avery, in downtown San Jose.

Avery “is really more my husband’s business and focus,” Molly says. “I do the rest of this crazy stuff.”

Molly is proud of her four restaurant brands being woman-owned businesses, calling it “pretty cool.”

“More than 50 percent of our management staff are also women, which is something else I’m pretty proud of, because in the restaurant industry that is absolutely not the norm,” she says.

As owner, Molly demands quality in the food her restaurants prepare, which is all fresh and made in-house, with the exception of the tortillas, which are brought in fresh daily.

“We just pride ourselves on ‘nothing comes out of a bag,’” Molly says. “The recipes are ours, or those of our folks in the kitchen.”

Molly is particularly proud of the Morgan Hill Tac-oh!. “We revamped the menu a little bit, which we will do in San Jose, too,” she says. “We have bright, fresh, fun flavors, with a little bit of a ➝6 twist.”

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CRAB FEED Eat up! Come to a fun night of all-you-can eat crab and a raffle drawing at the Operation Freedom Paws (OFP) Annual Crab Feed. Enjoy crab, pasta, salad and garlic bread with all proceeds benefiting OFP. This non-profit organization matches disabled veterans, adults and children with rescued dogs and trains them together. Head to the Crab Feed Saturday, Jan. 26, 6-9pm at Old City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey St. For tickets and more information, visit operationfreedompaws.org.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA

MISSION 10 RACE Enjoy four different races, including a kids fun run, TAC Distance Certified Half Marathon and 10-mile and a 5k, at the 36th annual Mission 10 Race, sponsored by Hollister Rotary Club. Each race runs through the scenic Anzar Hills, starting and finishing in front of San Juan Mission. Trophies will be awarded to top family-friendly theme teams. All proceeds benefit local scholarships and charities. Join the 2019 Mission 10 Race Saturday, Jan. 26 at Mission Plaza, Second St. Visit tinyurl.com/y9973eb6.

MONTEREY

WHALEFEST Celebrate the return of gray whales to the Monterey Bay during Whalefest Monterey. This family-friendly event features live entertainment, face painting, educational exhibits, historic walking tours, chalk art and much more. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 26-27, 10am-5pm both days at Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf, 1 Fishermans Wharf. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/yazzhdqr.

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DINNER DANCE JANUARY 25, 2019

Fathers and their daughters, ages 4-11, are invited to the annual Father Daughter Dinner Dance in Morgan Hill. Guests will enjoy an elegant sit-down dinner, music and dancing. A grandfather, uncle, family friend or other family member is welcome to take a father’s place if he’s not available. Join the fun Saturday, Jan. 26, 5:30-8:30pm at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. To register, visit mhreconline.com with activity code: WSY004.

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With hundreds of courses available, the opportunities are only limited by your imagination.

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Customers will find a variety of Mexican dishes, as well as ingredients; both meat and vegetarian choices are available. According to Tony Hubbard, who has worked for the chain since 2016, there isn’t a miss with any item.

“The Armada Asada Tac-oh is my favorite,” Hubbard says. “I’ve been eating it every day, sometimes twice a day. I haven’t had a single bite of bad meat once.”

Hubbard also raves about the El Chapo Tac-oh, made with braised short ribs; the Cajun Shrimp Tac-oh ( “Smoky is the best way to describe the marinade,” he says); and the Crunchy Avocado Tac-oh, which he claims is a winner with even meat-eaters.

“If you like texture, it’s a tempura-battered, deep-fried avocado— as the meat of the taco,” Hubbard says. “I had a guy who was a devout meat-eater try it, and he gave me a hug after dinner. It’s that good.”

The menu also includes a variety of appetizers, tostadas, quesadillas and a selection of Burrit-ohs!.

The bar serves a vast selection of tequila, original cocktails, and beer and wine. A kids menu is also offered, as well as a brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

Customers seem to be enjoying sampling the menu. The Tate family of Morgan Hill tried different selections during the restaurant’s opening weekend. “Everybody liked it,” says the family’s matriarch of the restaurant. “We’ll be back.”

If its opening weekend is any indicator, other locals will be coming back as well.

Ante Marcelic, the restaurants’ operations manager, was at the Morgan Hill Tac-oh! every night its first week. “There are lot of good vibes down here,” he says. “People have been real receptive. I’m ecstatic, excited.”

And though its first Friday night was standing-room-only at times, Molly says outdoor patio seating will relieve that problem. “We should have it actually next week,” she assures. “Since Willard Hicks is a dinner house, we’ll share that space. It’ll work out fine.”

Tac-oh! is located at 17270 Monterey Road in Morgan Hill. Hours are Mon-Fri, 11am-9pm, Saturdays, 10am-9pm, and Sundays, 10am-8pm. Brunch is available on weekends. For more information, visit tac-oh.com or call 408.883.8933.

GETTING OUT

Open space jaunt

Ron Erskine

BINOCULAR WORTHY Coyote Ridge wildflower displays are grand. From the ridgetop, views across the San Felipe Valley toward Mount Hamilton and Coe Park are breathtaking.

A ‘Must’ spring hike at Coyote Ridge

looked, the landscape was adorned with oaks, bay trees, coyote brush, and the like. But once again, Coyote Ridge was the exception. Hardly a shrub or tree could be seen.

Landscapes are tricky. It would be easy to dismiss Coyote Ridge as a barren wasteland, but that would be a big mistake. A decade ago, I first walked the ridge on a hike led by a Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority docent. I learned that no region near us is more biologically important than Coyote Ridge, and I saw some of the loveliest sights I have ever seen on the trail.

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ew Year’s morning; Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve; Arrowhead Loop Trail. A couple hundred feet above the valley floor, I paused on a grassy knob to enjoy the vast view across the entirety of Coyote Valley. It was a crystalline morning, and the hills pulsed with green life brought by winter rains.

Only Coyote Ridge across the valley appeared a little reluctant to join the party. The green of new grass was faint, and the ridge was still mostly brown, much as it had been all summer. Every direction I

a massive cigar-shaped deposit of serpentine (California’s state rock).

Slippery to the touch and usually green-hued, serpentine is formed at tectonic plate boundaries where certain minerals mix with heat and sea water. The minerals in serpentine are toxic to most plants, yet serpentine rich sites like Coyote Ridge deliver some of the most stunning wildflower displays you will ever see.

The grasses that green our hills are not native plants. They are alien species from Europe that are not accustomed to serpentine soils. But over the eons, some California natives have adapted to and even thrive in them.

The toxic minerals keep the alien grasses at bay leaving room for tidy tips, poppies, purple owl’s clover and others to bloom in stunning displays.

With enough winter rain, springtime brings a gaudy wash of color to the top of Coyote Ridge.

That’s just the beginning. Coyote Ridge is the main breeding area for the highly endangered Bay checkerspot butterfly. It is home to a number of extremely rare plant species, some endemic to Coyote Ridge alone.

But what about the simple things that most of us hike to see?

Coyote Ridge delivers. With the help of a wet winter, wildflower displays are grand. From the ridgetop, views across the San Felipe Valley toward Mount Hamilton and Coe Park are breathtaking and usually include roaming tule elk.

Bring your binoculars.

The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority’s Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve protects this special landscape. For now, the preserve is only open to docent-led hikes that are regularly scheduled throughout the spring. Check their website (www.openspaceauthority. org) as the season progresses. Committee for Green Foothills also has a Coyote Ridge hike planned for April 6, 2019. Sign up at their website (greenfoothills.org). Walking Coyote Ridge is a “must.”

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BOOK SALE

JANUARY 25, 2019

The Friends of the Morgan Hill Library invite the public to find something to read at the group’s Winter Book Sale. All books, DVDs and CDs will be offered at $1 or less, and children’s books will be available for a mere 10 cents each. Saturday, Jan. 26, 10am-3pm at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave, Morgan Hill. Also enjoy a bag sale held from 2-3pm where a reusable library bag may be purchased and filled for $5, or attendees may bring their own standard-size bag to fill for $4. For more information, visit http://friendsmhlibrary.org.

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GILROY LADIES NIGHT Fortino Winery invites all the ladies to enjoy a white dress-up party at Ladies Night Out. Guests will enjoy an evening of free good, vendors and wine for purchase. Saturday, Jan.

26, 7-10pm at Fortino Winery, 4525 Hecker Pass Highway.

For more information, visit fortinowinery.com.

BARREL TASTING Join La Vie Dansante Wines, Madeiros Family Wines and Tass Vineyards & Winery, the three winemakers

at Blended, a Winemaker’s Studio as they present wines still in the barrel for tasting. Guests are invited to taste the future as each winemaker presents a barrel of yet-to-be-bottled wine along with a small bite pairing and background information on their winemaking philosophy. Saturday, Jan. 26, 1-4pm at Blended, A Winemaker’s Studio, 3200 Dryden Ave. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/yayske3l.

TEEN ORGANIZATION Students are invited to attend Hack Your Planner: Organization & Time Management Support for Teens to learn how to better organize themselves and manage their time. This workshop will outline time management skills, a system for streamlining tasks, tips for customizing planners and more.

Saturday, Jan. 26, 10:30am-noon at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. Attendees are asked to register in advance. For information and to register, visit sccl.org.

COMEDY THEATER Don’t miss Pintello Comedy Theater’s production of The Ladies Foursome. Experience 18 holes of friendship, secrets and laughter in this funny, fast-paced, heartwarming story, inspired

by Norm Foster’s popular play The Foursome. Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 9 at 8pm and Sunday, Jan. 27 at 2pm at Pintello Comedy Theater, 8191 Swanston Lane. For information and tickets, visit pintellocomedy. com.

Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose

LUNAR NEW YEAR

HISTORIC OUTING

MORGAN HILL

MANDALA MAKING Enjoy a meditative and creative afternoon at Art of Yoga’s Mandala Making event. Participants will begin with gentle yoga, meditation and breathing to set the tone for creating a mandala on wood that can be taken home and displayed.

Also enjoy a break including all-level yoga and refreshments.

No prior experience necessary; all supplies provided. Please dress in yoga clothes. Saturday, Jan. 26, 1-4pm at Art of Yoga, 16165 Monterey Road. For information and tickets, visit artofyogamorganhill.com.

Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Pig at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose. Learn about Lunar New Year’s customs and traditions, observed by many Asian cultures. Revel in the lively Lion Dance, make culturally-relevant art and crafts and enjoy traditional and contemporary music and dance performances. Saturday, Feb. 2 and Sunday, Feb. 3, noon-4pm each day at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. For more information, visit cdm.org.

AUTHOR VISIT The Morgan Hill Library welcomes author,

journalist and lecturer, A.J. Jacobs as a part of Silicon Valley Reads 2019: Finding Identity in Family History. Head to this free author event to hear Jacobs talk about his book It’s All Relative, and how everyone is related in some way. Jacobs has written four New York Times best sellers combining memoir, science, humor and selfhelp. Saturday, Jan. 26, 4:30pm at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. For more information, visit friendsmhlibrary.org.

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EMPOWERING YOUTH Build family connections and join voices to empower youth in the community at the Morgan Hill Values Youth Event. Parents, teachers, adults who work with youth in the community and community leaders are invited to attend this free event to learn to communicate with youth about mental health, social pressures and vaping. Discover opportunities to impact youth in a positive way Saturday, Jan. 26, 8:30am-noon at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. For information or to register, visit tinyurl.com/y8xdlahs.

ANZA EXPEDITION Learn about the Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition while joining the Open Space Authority and National Parks for the Anza Expedition Hike history walk along the 4-mile Arrowhead Trail in Coyote. Learn about the expedition and the experience of the families that undertook it at this certified interpretive site for the Anza Expedition. Please bring drinking water and a snack for the trail. The Anza Expedition Hike will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, 10am-1pm at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, 550 Palm Ave. For more information, visit openspaceauthority.org.

Don’t miss Beginnings at the Adobe, Castro Adobe State Historic Park’s first public open house of the year. Explore the early period of the Adobe and the Castro family’s historic migration as part of the Anza Expedition of 1776. Enjoy homemade nopales, fresh tortilla making and sharing stories. Sunday, Jan. 27, 11am-3pm at Castro Adobe State Park, 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville. Guided tours will be offered at this free event at 11:15am, noon, 1pm and 2pm. Visit tinyurl.com/ybyoo29q.

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Nearly $2000 in prize money will be awarded, and honorable mentions will be recognized. The competition will be held Sunday, Mar. 3, 10am at Gavilan College. The deadline for entry is Monday, Jan. 28. For more information, contact mamirkhanian@gavilan.edu, for applications, visit gavilan.edu/music.

BOOK DISCUSSION Adults and teens of all ages are invited to head to the Gilroy Library for a book discussion of “Where’d you go, Bernadette” by Maria Semple. Copies of the book may be checked out at the Gilroy Library Information Desk upstairs.

Tuesday, Jan. 29, 7-8pm or Friday, Feb. 1, 10:15-11am at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St, Gilroy.

Visit sccl.org/events.

CASUAL DANCE

Moms and their sons, ages 4 to 11, are invited to a casual carnival themed Mother Son Dance to play and compete in games together. Enjoy snacks and a light, informal dinner and dress in play clothes to enjoy the fun. A grandmother, family friend or other family member may take a mother’s place if not available.

Saturday, Feb. 2, 6-9pm at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. To register, visit mhreconline.com with activity code: WSY005.

WINERY YOGA Breathe, stretch and unwind during 75 minutes of yoga in the beautiful surroundings of Guglielmo

Winery, the oldest continuously operating, family-owned winery in the Santa Clara Valley. After yoga head to the tasting room and try award-winning, premium wines. During winter months yoga is held inside the Heritage Room. Dress in layers and bring a yoga mat. Enjoy yoga in the vines Sunday, Jan. 27, 10:45am–noon at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 East Main Ave, Morgan Hill. Visit artofyogamorganhill.com.

COMPETITION REGISTRATION Piano students in grades 5-12 are invited to register for the Marian Filice youth piano competition and music festival at Gavilan College.

HISTORIC TOUR Learn about the historic districts of Gilroy the first Saturday of each month during Historic Walking Tours.

Join members of the Gilroy Historical Society Saturday, Feb. 2, 10am-noon for a free walking Bungalows Tour. Reservations are recommended but not required.

Meet at the Gilroy Historical Museum, 195 Fifth St, Gilroy. For information, call 408.846.0446.

BUNCO FUNDRAISER Enjoy a fun-filled evening at South County

BLACK HISTORY Join the Gilroy Center for the Arts at the fifth annual Black History Month Exhibit, featuring works by black folk artists, collage artists, photographers, sculptors and more. Join the Celebratory Reception Saturday, Feb. 9, 12:303:30pm and view the exhibit Feb. 2-Mar. 3 at Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St, Gilroy.

Admission to the gallery and receptions are always free. Visit gilroycenterforthearts.com.

KNIT-IN All knitters are invited to gather their needles and yarn and work together at the First Tuesday Knit-In at the Morgan Hill Library. Show projects to others and get advice and help from more experienced knitters. This free dropin event will be held Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6:30-8:45pm at Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave, Morgan Hill. Visit sccl.org/morganhill.

GRANT REQUESTS The Gilroy Assistance League is accepting grant requests for 2019 for events and programs that will benefit Gilroy youth organizations and programs. In 2018 Gilroy Assistance League distributed $24,000 in grants to various youth services.

Deadline for formal grant requests is Monday, Feb. 25. Grant request forms can be downloaded at gilroyassistanceleague.org. For more information, call Gina Anderson at 408.843.8604.

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students, chat with teachers, review curriculum and watch performances at this fun, family event. Also, tour the campus with a student guide and view demonstrations and activities for students in various classrooms.

Learn more about Morgan Hill’s independent, non-sectarian, college-preparatory school Saturday, Jan. 26, 10am-noon at Oakwood School, 105 John Wilson Way, Morgan Hill. Visit oakwoodway.org.

RESTAURANT MONTH Celebrate California Restaurant Month in Gilroy as the artistry of the city’s restaurants is displayed and feasting is made even more accessible than ever.

Guests are invited to relax and treat themselves to great dining as Gilroy restaurants offer “Fit and Sip” specials all month long, pairing lighter foods with local wines from the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail. Celebrate Gilroy Restaurant Month through Jan. 31 throughout Gilroy. For a full list of participating restaurants, visit gilroyrestaurantmonth.com.

Tail Waggers’ second annual Bunco event, “Mardi Paws Bunco Night, Bark’n & Beads”. Spend a fun night playing Bunco and enjoy the opportunity to win raffle and silent auction items. Attendees will also enjoy complimentary heavy appetizers, desserts, refreshments and a no-host bar. All proceeds will go to helping South County Tail Waggers save lives. Friday, Feb. 8, 6-9pm at Old CIty Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey Road, Gilroy. Tickets are limited, for information and tickets, visit tinyurl.com/y7aspru2.

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Winning wines

MEDALS Local wineries bring home honors from 2019 SF Chronicle Competition

held in Cloverdale, California on Jan. 11.

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Cross-county vintages take home wins

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t the 2019 SF Chronicle Competition, more than 6,800 wines from around the country, plus Mexico and Canada, vied for medals. Best Sparkling was a tie between…wait for it…2014 Trump Blanc de Blancs (VA) and Goose Watch Rosé sparkling (Finger Lakes, NY). Best White went to 2017 Castello Di Amorosa Chardonnay (Napa), Best Rosé was 2017 Turkovich Grenache Rosé (Yolo County), and Best Red was a tie

between 2016 Las Positas Malbec from Livermore Valley and 2016 St. Anne’s Crossing Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley.

Locally, Alara Cellars scored Double Gold for 2016 Negrette, gold for 2016 Tempranillo and silvers for 2017 Grenache Blanc, 2017 Artistic Rosé (Grenache), 2016 Pinot Noir and 2016 Artistic Late Harvest Viognier. All hailed from Siletto Vineyard in San Benito.

Guglielmo Winery took silvers for 2016 Petite Verdot and 2016 Estate Sagrantino. Jason-Stephens

Winery brought home golds for the 2014 Santa Clara Valley Merlot and Ones and Zeros 5.0 blend. Silvers went to 2017 Pixelated Rosé, 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 Persing Vineyard Cabernet Franc, 2014 Malbec, 2014 Petite Verdot, 2013 Swing Vineyard Carmenere and 2014 Meritage. Good showing.

Kirigin Cellars garnered gold for 2016 Petite Sirah, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon and NV Estate Red, with silvers for 2017 Chardonnay, 2018 Malvasia Bianca, NV Estate White, 2016 Pinot Noir, 2016 Pinot, 2015 and 2016 Malbec, 2016 Tempranillo, 2016 Syrah and NV Kirigin’s Red Merlot blend, all from Santa Clara Valley. Impressive.

Martin Ranch brought home double gold for the 2016 J.D. Hurley Pinot Noir, gold for the 2017 Thérèse Vineyards Grenache Blanc (Arroyo Seco), and silvers for 2016 J.D. Hurley Sauvignon Blanc, 2016 J.D, Hurley Cabernet, 2015 Dos Ninos Sangiovese, 2015 Victoria Denice Vineyard Carignane, 2014 Lester Syrah and 2016 Victoria Denise Vineyard Mourvedre.

Solis Winery scored golds for 2016 Grenache and 2014 Estate Baciami, along with silvers for 2015 Zinfandel, 2014 Syrah, 2014 Estate Cara Mia and 2014 Seducente, all from Santa Clara Valley. Owner/ grower Vic Vanni said, “Not too bad. A few more golds would have been nice!”

Satori scored double gold for 2015 Za-Zin Zinfandel, gold for 2017 California Chardonnay and silvers for 2016 Merlot and 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Alara Cellars was just named a “Hot Brand to Watch” by Wine Business Monthly Magazine. This follows the Central Coast Wine Competition win for Janu Goelz and her 2017 Grenache Blanc, which also scored 92 points and gold at the San Francisco International competition, and 90 points in Wine Enthusiast.

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330 Tres Pinos Road, Suite D1, Hollister (831) 245Ͳ0321 1544 Constitution Blvd, Salinas (831) 800Ͳ7341 534 Abrego Street, Monterey (831) 648Ͳ7271 237 Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley (831) 438Ͳ8400 13117 Highway 9, Boulder Creek (831) 338Ͳ2125 or 338Ͳ2184

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REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/ CONDO RENTALS

BELLAGIO VILLAS 2 Bedroom apartments starting at $2095.

Pool. Park like setting Contemporary landscaping.

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FINISHED LOTS

HOLLISTER HOME RENTALS

HOME RENTALS

1/1 2/2 3/2 3/2 3/2 3/2.5 4/2 4/2 4/2.5 4/4

$2250 Month/$2,850 Deposit Nice 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home Available first week of March HOLLISTER-RENTAL-PROPERTIES.COM

EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITES

$1,800 $2,500 $1,550 $2,100 $2,600 $2,800 $2,500 $2,600 $2,600 $4,400

Land Sales Built-to-Suit For Sale or Lease Select Lots Have Airport Access Financing Available

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HOLLISTER APARTMENTS

200 Tres Pinos Road Excellent Location Good Parking

2/1

$1,450

OFFICE SPACES AVAILABLE

2 units available starting at $525 to $725

HOLLISTER INDUSTRIAL LAND

in Adam Square Business Complex 330 Tres Pinos Road $1,735/Month $1,735 Deposit

Call Marilyn Ferreira 831-901-0161 Hollister Rental Properties BRE# 00409787

2 Executive Suites

in Adam Square Business Complex 330 Tres Pinos Road $325/Month $325 Deposit

3.5 Acres for Sale Lease or Build to Suit IndustrIal shops For lease

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330 Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1

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FENCES

HAULING

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J. Casalegno Concrete

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CONSTRUCTION

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- 35 years experience -

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JANUARY 25, 2019

WHEN BUYING OR SELLING A HOME

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