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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

JUNE 29, 2018

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When both the riders and the motorcycles are over 40 BY WALLACE BAINE

rom the high perch where the picnic tables sit under shade structures, you can’t see the gray goatees, the bow-legged gaits and the balky knees. In their helmets and goggles and brightly colored body armor—what’s the opposite of camouflage?—the riders could be teenagers, or young men. Certainly the activity—riding off-road motorcycles in circles on dusty, lumpy trails—is associated with people who are young enough to be blissfully ignorant of hip-replacement surgery.

first of which is obvious. It’s a social group of dirt-bike enthusiasts, all of whom are at least 40 or older— in many cases, much older. But it was also about 40 years ago when the evolution of off-road motorcycles took a great leap forward. The bikes left behind, generally anything built in 1974 or earlier, are now considered “vintage.” So, in the case of this bunch, “40-Plus” applies to both bike and rider.

On a recent sunny Sunday afternoon at Hollister Hills’ Grand Prix track, about a dozen riders came together to eat burgers and hot dogs, catch up with old friends and do a whole lot of motorcycle racing. This particular weekend, the group was doing three 45-minute races (Usually, the races are shorter, about 10 to 15 minutes long). As a spectator sport, dirt-bike racing leaves a lot to be desired. But

as a participant, it has to be several kinds of fun. How else can you explain people doing something over and over again for decades? “This is a passion,” said Matt Scott, 60, who lives in Aptos and has been coming to Hollister Hills with the 40-Plus guys for more than 15 years. “I don’t know why I’ve always loved it. But I do. It’s just something that’s in you.” There are three ➝ 6

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But these guys are not, by definition or declaration, young men. They are, officially, the 40-Plus Vintage Group, a collection of (mostly) men from all over Northern California who convene once a month at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area to play in the dirt with noisy, potentially dangerous vehicles. The “40-Plus” in the group’s name has a double meaning, the

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dimensions to this particular passion. The first is simply the experience of being out on the track, the buzzy whine of the bikes in your ears while you navigate the hills and hairpins. The second is the fellowship of spending an afternoon with others who share the same fever. The third? That’s the part that takes place away from Hollister during the rest of the week, the endless rebuilding, repairing and re-engineering that happens in garages and workshops all over the Bay Area, all to keep this vintage bikes in working condition. “For me, the really big draw is the mechanical aspect of it,” said Pat Brown, 62, a cornerstone of the group. “If I’m at home and not in the house, then I’m in the shop. I go straight to the shop and decompress for a couple of hours. The idea that you’re racing a motorcycle that you built is appealing to me. I always say that the competition starts in the garage.” Brown is considered one of the

group’s most consistent riders. But nobody outpaces Frank Vest in competitive fire. “I like to get around the track pretty fast,” he said. Vest is the club’s president. His wife and two daughters have, at various times, participated in club races as well. He is 74 years old, which means he’s just a few years shy of the “Double-40 Vintage Club.” Vest has been riding dirt bikes since he was 12. “I put a lawnmower engine on a bicycle and pull-started it, and away we went.” That was back in the mid 1950s. Soon after, he bought a Whizzer, an engine sold in kits to assemble to bicycles. Other than a brief period when he served in the military, dirt bikes have been a constant in his life ever since. He does not, however, ride street motorcycles. “It’s so boring,” he said. “You just point it down the street and go straight. Who wants to do that?” An ambulance sits in the middle of the track as the racers run the circuit, as required by any group that uses the GP track at Hollister ➝ 15

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KIDDIE PARADE Don’t miss the Fourth of July Kiddie Parade in Hollister. Parade participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes, strollers, wagons and tricycles and walk the parade route beginning at the corner of Sixth and Monterey Streets. Participants will continue south on Monterey Street and turn left onto San Benito Street. Wednesday, July 4, 9:30-11:30am. Enjoy refreshments at the parade closing ceremony in front of Veteran’s Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St. For information, call City of Hollister Recreation at 831.636.4390.

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SPIRITED PARADE Join thousands of spectators at the Spirit of Watsonville Fourth of July Parade. Witness the many floats, marchers, equestrians, bicycles and more that will head down the parade route from Main St. from St. Patrick’s Church to First St. Those interested in a front row seat are encouraged to place their chairs along the route early on the morning of the parade. Wednesday, July 4, noon in Watsonville. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ya7dr8uk.

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FIREWORKS DISPLAY Celebrate the Fourth of July at the free Annual Downtown Gilroy Firework Display. Enjoy four hundred fireworks that will thrill audiences for approximately twenty minutes. Wednesday, July 4 at approximately 9:30pm. The fireworks display can be seen throughout the city, but the launch site will be at the Gilroy High School Sports Field, 750 W. 10th St, Gilroy. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y7vkfwnj.

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BLUES ROCK TRIBUTE JUNE 29, 2018

Join the South 46 Band in celebrating American Independence with the classic blues rock sound of Gregg Allman and The Allman Brothers Band. Witness as the South 46 Band pays tribute to this legendary music with a song list including a unique mixture of blues, jazz, rock and country. Also enjoy a beer and good food at this Fourth of July celebration Sunday, July 8, 3:30-6:30pm at 18th Barrel Tasting Room, 322 Third St. Visit south46.com.

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ROLLICKING ENERGY See touching emotional moments in the story of 1940s New York City gamblers and their “dolls,” in SVCT’s summer show. Sarah Brown (Megan Griffin) and Sky Masterson (Joe Hartwell).

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ne of the classics of the Broadway stage, Guys and Dolls, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, is a can’t-lose gamble for theater producers and audiences alike. South Valley Civic Theatre’s current production, which marks the end of the community theater’s 49th season, brings together a number of seasoned area actors for three hours of rollicking energy and touching emotional moments in the story of 1940s New York City gamblers and their “dolls.” Typical musical theater character lists have four romantic leads: the “serious” pair and the comedic pair. Guys and Dolls plays a bit with this formula with lead gambler Nathan Detroit and his fiancee of

14 years, Miss Adelaide, providing plenty of comedy but also some true emotions, and the more serious pair, high-rolling gambler Sky Masterson and missionary Sarah Brown, who follow the more traditional path of a mismatched pair who fall in love against their better judgment. The plot, based on Damon Runyon’s grittier stories of New York’s criminal underground, revolves around Detroit’s search for a copsfree site for his floating craps game. In order to cough up the $1,000 he needs to front the space, he bets Masterson that Masterson won’t be able to convince the prim and proper Sarah to accompany him on a date to Havana. But when Masterson promises Sarah he can deliver 10 sinners to her

Save-A-Soul Mission in Times Square, how can she resist? In the meantime, Detroit is avoiding matrimony with the same zeal he evades the cops, much to the chagrin of his long-suffering girlfriend, a hot-box dancer. In the hands of director Myra Kaelin, the SVCT cast brings a ton of enthusiasm to the show, with Michael Kaelin an earnest-yet-rowdy Nathan Detroit, Joe Hartwell a convincing Sky Masterson, Megan Griffin a convincingly prudish missionary Sarah Brown, and Hilary Little as cute as a button as Miss Adelaide. Little has the most significant musical theater background of the four, with time spent in the cast of Beach Blanket Babylon, and it shows in her vocal style, with an endearing squeak at the front end of phrases in such songs as “Bushel and a Peck” and the sexy “Take Back Your Mink.” Michael Kaelin’s Nathan Detroit is all physical energy and over-thetop emoting, and he rocks the crazy window-pane check suits from costume designer Michelle Griffin. Joe Hartwell hides his Tennessee accent well in his delivery as Sky Masterson, and he also gets the lion’s share of the male-based songs, including the iconic “Luck Be a Lady.” His voice meshes nicely with Griffin’s in duets “I’ll Know” and “I’ve Never Been in Love Before.” Griffin’s somewhat nasal soprano tends to veer a bit closer to the comedic than the romantic, but she shares good chemistry both with Hartwell and with Little on “Marry the Man Today.” Music director Carol Harris leads a brass-heavy 12-piece live orchestra, always a nice addition to a musical theater production. Choreographers Jyovonne Montosa and Nicole Tung keep a large cast moving in inventive ways. South Valley Civic Theatre presents ‘Guys and Dolls’ through July 7 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Visit, svct.org.

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Join Los Padrinos Car Club as it displays classic and custom cars, trucks, motorcycles and bicycles at the 11th annual Los Padrinos Classic Car Show. The entire family will enjoy this year’s show benefiting St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and the San Juan Bautista Veterans of Foreign Wars. In addition to great displays and awards in multiple categories, the event also features live entertainment, including music from DJ Jimmy Perales, vendor booths and raffles throughout the day. The Los Padrinos Car Show will be held Saturday, June 30, 8am-5pm in downtown San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ybrgcrf7.

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drop in versus front or side load bobbins. Also learn when and why a machine would need a cleaning or a complete service. Cost is $45. Saturday, June 30, 10:30am-3pm at Family Threads Quilt Shop, 107 The Alameda. To sign up, call 831.623.0200. COMMUNITY & CULTURE Don’t miss the first ever First Friday Evening of Community and Culture at Credo Studio. Meet local Mutsun Ohlone artist and educator, Kanyon CoyoteWoman Sayers-Roods and community organizer and activist Mandisa Snodey and learn about the local Indigenous Peoples of San Juan Bautista. Share in the discussion

about the history and culture of the community. Friday, July 6, 7-9pm at Credo Studio, 1 Polk St. For more information, visit tinyurl. com/ycjsm6df. FIRST SATURDAY Join Vertigo Coffee Roasters for July’s First Saturday Reception featuring the illustrations of Bryan West. Also enjoy live music from Dave and the Kids as well as coffee, beer and food. Enjoy a nice summer evening Saturday, July 7, 6-9pm at Vertigo Coffee Roasters, 81 Fourth St. Visit vertigocoffee.com.

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Get outside and get engaged in healthy activities this summer with the REACH San Benito County Adventure Parks Challenge. This free game is hosted by the San Benito Parks Foundation and invites teams of two to four players to sign up and participate in outdoor adventures in any one of the regional parks with the winners receiving prizes. Take the challenge through Thursday, Sept. 20 at San Benito County Regional Parks. For more information, visit reachsanbenito.org.

Don’t miss Morgan Hill’s hometown July 4th celebration beginning with an evening of live music, dancing, food and drinks on Tuesday, July 3 at the Patriotic Sing and Family Music Fest. Festivities will continue early on the Fourth with the Freedom Run, and will also include the Cruise & Car Show, the award winning parade and Fireworks on the Green. Freedom Fest will be held Tuesday-Wednesday, July 3-4 in Downtown Morgan Hill. For event details and locations, visit morganhillfreedomfest.com.

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ROARING GOOD TIME The entire family is invited to head to Roaring Camp for 4th of July Family Fun Events. Enjoy a funfilled day of games, live music and an all-American barbecue. Take an adventure through the trees on the one hour round trip Redwood Forest Steam Train or take a 7-mile train ride down the hill to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Wednesday, July 4 at Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road. Visit roaringcamp.com.

OLD FASHIONED CELEBRATION Experience an Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration at Wilder Ranch State Park. Travel back in time by dressing in early 1900s costume and join the fun by bringing a musical instrument or noisemaker. Enjoy family-friendly activities including a parade, children’s craft area, live big-band music, living history demonstrations and more. Bring along a picnic lunch or enjoy food and drinks available for purchase. Wednesday, July 4, 11am-4pm at Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Road. Free admission, day-use parking

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MONTEREY BLUES FESTIVAL The second annual Monterey International Blues Festival strives to preserve the Blues and increase appreciation for this great American music tradition. Discover the colors, shapes and forms of the Blues while enjoying music by headliner Kenny Neal, The Blues Broads, Stu Heydon Band and more. Also enjoy an art exhibition and unique vendors within a historical music venue. Keep the Blues alive Saturday, June 30, 11am-7pm at Monterey Fairgrounds & ➝ 13

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the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce as it presents The Morgan Hill Free Summer Friday Night Music Series. Bring a lawn chair and dance the night away at this family friendly event featuring the music of Bay Area favorite, Superbad. Beer, wine, food and more will be available for on-site purchase, with 100 percent of food proceeds returned into the community for youth scholarships. Also enjoy free entrance and parking. Don’t miss the show Friday, July 6, 6-9:30pm at the Morgan Hill Downtown Amphitheater, 17000 Monterey St. Visit tinyurl.com/ y7jz4hg2.

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PARADE & PARTY Head to Monterey and enjoy a spectacular parade full of festive floats, patriotic displays, entertaining costumes and musical bands that will march down Alvarado and Calle Principal at 10am. Stick around after the parade from 11am-4:30pm for the annual lawn party on the grass in front of Colton Hall on Pacific St. and enjoy non-stop live music, carnival games, food booths and more. Wednesday, July 4 in Monterey. For more information, visit oldmonterey.org.

OPEN GALLERY Head to Bear Flag Gallery’s Annual Open House and enjoy this year’s theme, Celebrating Frida Kahlo’s Birthday. Meet the merchants in the Bear Flag Gallery Co-Op and enjoy free cake and beverages all day long. Attendees will also receive free raffle tickets; raffle to be held at 3pm, must be present to win. Saturday, July 7, 11am-3pm at Bear Flag Gallery, 207 Third St, San Juan Bautista. Visit bearflaggallery.com.

EVENTS LATIN ROCK Have a truly rocking good time with RJae Haas Band’s great music and outstanding stage presence at 18th Barrel Tasting Room. Enjoy a repertoire of Latin rock, blues and classic rock music in a great wine and beer tasting room that rocks with live music and tasty food. Saturday, June 30, 6:30-9:30pm at 18th Barrel Tasting Room, 322 Third St, San Juan Bautista. Visit rjaehaasband.com. FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL Spend July 4th celebrating the United States of America and recognizing Veterans and active duty Soldiers at the annual 4th of July Family Fun Festival and Fireworks Show. Families and people of all ages and backgrounds are invited to celebrate the birth of the nation in a safe place at this funfilled family event. Please note alcohol is prohibited. Wednesday, July 4, 2-11pm at Almaden Lake Park, 6099 Winfield Blvd, San Jose. Visit sanjoseca.gov.

HEART TRIBUTE Witness as Dog ‘N’ Butterfly takes the concept of a tribute band to a whole new level. Enjoy Heart’s memorable music of the ’70s and ’80s performed with unequaled accuracy and musical skill, and completed with a stage show and retro inspired costumes. Also enjoy an opening performance by South Bound & Company, a tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Saturday, July 14, 6:30-9:30pm at Hollister Concerts at Pepper Tree Ranch, 500 John Smith Road, Hollister. Visit hollisterconcerts.com. BUILD A BOOK Children ages 8-12 are invited to build a book and tell the story at the Build a Book Workshop. This workshop features photography, art, writing and graphic design. Space is limited, register at the library by July 11. The Build a Book Workshop will be held MondayFriday, July 16-20, 10am-1pm daily at the Carl Martin Luck Memorial Library, 801 Second St, San Juan Bautista. For details, call 831.623.4687.

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OUTDOOR YOGA Enjoy a 60-minute outdoor yoga class with KULA Yoga at The GardenShoppe. Participants of all levels will enjoy this yoga class that is designed for all, as well as one beverage of their choice following class. This is a 21 and over event, tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Participants are asked to bring their

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SKY HIGH New hiking trails beckon hikers to Calero hillside.

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t the bottom of the Almaden Valley, the hiking trails of Calero County Park crisscross the slopes above the park's namesake reservoir. If you have recently traveled McKean Road, you may have noticed some construction hubbub a half mile below the reservoir dam. Work at the new Rancho San Vicente entrance, which adds new hiking trails over new terrain, is done and the entrance is open... sort of. I say "sort of " because on my early April visit, it was clear that

there is still work to do: porta-potties stand in for unfinished toilets, no trail maps are available at the trailhead, some 4-by-4 trail posts have no signs attached, and the trail map I downloaded from the web didn't include trails I encountered on my hike. But I am glad to overlook undone punch list items by an agency that makes such lovely open space available for us to roam. As you lace up your boots in the Rancho San Vicente parking lot, look up at the broad tower-topped hill on your left. The newly opened trails cut a number of routes up, over, and around this hill, revealing

fresh views and delivering a lovely day out. On an earlier swing-in visit to the parking area, I noticed that there were no trail maps, so I looked online and was surprised to see one there. With that in hand, I crossed two cattle gates and set out on the Lisa Killough Trail that leads over a shoulder to the back side of the hill. About a mile along the way, the trail split; one fork was a continuation of the Lisa Killough Trail, the other was a named trail not on my map. I was more interested in going up the hill rather than maintaining a low course around it, so I turned left and largely ignored my map for the next two miles. I knew that if I continued a counter clockwise course around the hill, I would eventually drop down to the Cottle Trail by the reservoir. As I climbed across the backside of the hill, I enjoyed special views over New Almaden toward Loma Prieta and Mount Umunhum. At the top, I looked back toward home. Calero Reservoir, the Almaden Valley, and the Diablo Range spread out beneath me. Terrific. While there we no stunning wildflower displays, I saw an amazing variety: poppies, cream cups, checkerbloom, bird's-eye gilia, California gilia, Johnny-jump ups, woodland star, lupine, and mule's ears to name but a few. My course around the mountain finally dropped me down to Cottle Trail and the edge of Calero Reservoir. From there, it was a lovely, mostly shaded three-mile traverse back to the parking lot. If you don't have the "sense of direction" chip, take note. Download a map and stick to the Lisa Killough/Cottle Trail route, an eightmile loop that circles the entire newly opened property. Short of that, venture a mile or two to the back of the hill for great views and a real sense of solitude.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY HOLLISTER

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

northpointebusinesscenter.com

831.637.4297

$1,200

airparkbusinesscenter.com 831.684.0802

EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITE 200 Tres Pinos Road All inclusive Tenant responsible for telephone and internet, good signage, front location, good parking. $750+ sec. dep. Contact Marilyn Ferreire BRE 00409787 831.635.6700

Professional Property Mgmt. & Sales

339 Seventh St., Ste. B, Hollister

831.637.7337

CALL 831.637.9273

www.pivetticompany.com

www.professionalpropertymgt.com

Lic# 429006

HOLLISTER RENTAL PROPERTIES For more information, call

831.637.1691

HOME & GARDEN SERVICES CONCRETE

FENCES

HAULING

LANDSCAPE & GARDEN

J. Casalegno Concrete

Soares Lumber P.S.G. Fencing

South County Cleanup, Demo & Hauling

Humberto Montes Tree Services

Redwood Fencing Chain Link • Decks Arbors • Hole Drilling

LOW RATES FREE ESTIMATES CLEAN UP-Yards, homes, properties, rentals & garages DEMO-Bathrooms, kitchens, decks, patios, small buildings HAULING-Garbage, yard waste, rock, sand & mulch POWER WASHING

A+ rated BBB company 35+ years experience • Driveways • Patios • Walkways • Stamped Concrete 408.279.8036

408.842.0260 831.726.2002 Lic. #606051

CONSTRUCTION

HANDYMAN

Rianda Construction

Hauling, yard work tree & brush trimming, fence repair, vacant home & garage cleaning FREE ESTIMATES Ruben 408.310.0078

- 30 years experience -

Quality • Integrity New construction Additions & remodels

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• Hauling • Lawns • Aeration • Landscaping • Yard clean-up • Garden maint. 408.394.6824

Lic: #7921 Fully Insured

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Call 408.847.4337 Cell 408.314.5920

JUNE 29, 2018

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

Margaret L. Pidd, BROKER

330 Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1

Lic# 381833 Bonded & Insured

FINISHED LOTS

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath $2,150 GOOD LOCATION. Available JULY 7TH PLEASE CALL 637-1691

2 Bed/1 Bath

Showcase, REALTORS® Featured Agent

NEW LISTING

Open Sun 1-3pm COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL ~ Unique commercial zoned property w/two units (2Br/2Ba & 1Br/1B) both updated in the last 6 years. Just 3 miles from San Juan Road exit off Hwy 101. 214 Aromas Road, Aromas $475,000 Heidi Daniels (831) 601-6582

Beautiful Flat Farm Land 13.37 ACRES ~ Zoned agricultural productive currently growing organic veggies & is in Williamson Act. Includes 3Br/2Ba mobile home, barn & scale-house. Close to Hwy 152. Don’t Miss Out on this Opportunity! $675,000 Hollister (831) 245-0321 NEW LISTING

Beautiful 3Br/2Ba On Just Shy of an Acre GREAT LOC ~ Minutes away from San Jose & downtown Morgan Hill. Open eat-in kit, freshly painted in & out. Oversized 3-c garage. Tile floors, built-in bookshelves & so much more. Call Today for a Private Showing! $1,098,000 Morgan Hill (831) 245-0321

Theresa Myers

Mobile: (408) 607�6011 REALTOR® DRE #01211550

Creating Relationships for Life I have been working since I was 9 years old in the Philippines, helping my mom and grandma in their store. I have always enjoyed working with people and helping them. I moved to the states to be with family and continue my college experience, and loved the states so much that I stayed and made my life for myself. Met my wonderful husband and started our family over 30 years ago. I have had my real estate license since 1996, and what better way to help people than with their real estate needs and making their home buying or selling dreams come true. Whether I am working with sellers or buyers, my goal is to make their real estate transaction as smooth as possible. I listen to my client’s expectations and do my best to exceed their needs.

Featured Property NEW PRICE

GATEWAY DRIVE

This Is A Gem!

JUNE 29, 2018

Breathtaking Views from Every Window CUSTOM HILLTOP HOME ~ Great value for 3Br/2.5Ba on 5 acres in paradise. Kitchen filled w/granite & large walk-in pantry. FR w/vaulted ceiling. Large master w/FP & French doors to deck. Call Today for a Private Showing! $862,000 Hollister (831) 245-0321

Overlooks Beautiful Hollister Hills CAREFREE LIVING ~ Peaceful living at Ridgemark Golf & CC. Open floor plan w/ hardwood floors. LR w/fireplace. Separate DR & eat-in kitchen. 2 masters each w/bath. Let’s Get You Move In! $475,000 Hollister (831) 245-0321

Open Sat 1-4pm Kim Bautista (831) 566-6926 2 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths

Very clean single level townhouse in Historic San Juan Bautista. Two master bedrooms with full baths and walk-in closets. Half bath near the kitchen for your guests as well as a cozy family room with a wood burning fire place. A sliding glass door leads to an outdoor patio area. Open kitchen with a breakfast bar. Fenced-in patio. Crown molding. Upgraded appliances, water softener, carpet and fans. The home is walking distance to everything the quaint town of San Juan Bautista has to offer. 9 Via Padre, San Juan Bautista Offered for $440,000

We are an award winning company offering superior service in each of our five locations! 330 Tres Pinos Road, Suite D1, Hollister (831) 245�0321 1544 Constitution Blvd, Salinas (831) 800�7341 534 Abrego Street, Monterey (831) 648�7271 237 Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley (831) 438�8400 13117 Highway 9, Boulder Creek (831) 338�2125 or 338�2184

Lot 5 – Cul de sac location. 086 acres. Commercial Zoning. Near the new Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriot. Great location. Within 2 miles of local airport, minutes away from Highway 25 access.

Asking: $300,000

JUNE 29, 2018