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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

MAY 3, 2019

‘Rockstar’ Home

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

Rozas House embedded in San Juan’s history P2

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UNIQUE LOOK The

Rozas House, built in 1856, is known for its long, narrow layout.

PRESERVED IN HISTORY Volunteers dedicated to keeping story of historic Rozas House alive BY JENNY ARBIZU

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ind yourself in downtown San Juan Bautista, and you find yourself immersed in preserved historical landmarks and buildings. Though most of the town’s relics are known from California school books or movies, there are others just waiting to tell their stories to daily passersby.

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One such enchanting building can be found on the northern end of town, at 31 Polk St. The Rozas House may be missed if visitors on Third Street stop short of perusing

past San Juan Bakery & Grocery, but the house’s unique and wooden features can attract any modern eye that spots it.

“This house is like a rockstar,” says

current resident and co-owner Bruce Gilsenan. “Every day, even if it’s raining, people stop to take pictures and come looking in the window.”

Much of the building’s intrigue stems from its rare layout and wooden structure.

“The construction is very interesting because it’s ‘board on end’” without the use of studs, says co-owner Shawna Freels, Gilsenan’s sister. “And it has the lath and plaster concept, so there’s no true insulation.”

Built in 1856 by Chilean designer Bartolome Samit, the long, narrow house (made from local redwoods) also features six front-facing doors, as well as an interior courtyard—all part of its original structure, says Freels.

According to the website www.historicwalkingtrail.com, the shape of the Rozas House (“with a long narrow series of rooms, each of which opening onto the street”) is a common mid-19th century California “vernacular form.”

Gilsenan further explains that

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sale on the property five years ago, where close to 200 people attended.

“It really deteriorated the flooring,” she says. “We had a lot of heels that popped through the flooring and dents and stuff.”

Freels posits that other than its construction, its original owners are the most interesting facets of the home.

In 1875, Ambrosio Rozas Sr. purchased the property as a gift for his son, Ambrosio Jr., and his

new bride, Emelda Erasma Lugo.

The young couple went on to raise 12 children in the home, and remained in the residence throughout their lives.

After Ambrosio Jr. passed away in 1934, Emelda continued to live in the home until 1956, when she moved to San Francisco to live with her daughter. She later passed away at the age of 104.

“Emelda lived in the home for 80 years; it’s a pretty amazing story,” Freels says.

Especially since, as Freels explains, the Rozas matriarch was raised in the convent school at Mission San Juan Bautista after the death of her parents and her aunt.

“After her husband passed, she continued to live in the home and rented out rooms to various people at various times just to make ends meet,” Freels says. “Eventually she opened it up into a little halfway house, a little hotel sort of thing.”

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each of these rooms have interior doors connecting them.

“When I was a kid, I’d get on a skateboard and go all the way down,” he laughs.

Built neither on sand nor rock, the house remains standing on the mudsill foundation it was originally placed on.

“The house has no foundation; there isn’t cement underneath this,” Gilsenan explains. “Right underneath, it’s just dirt.”

Freels recalls having an estate

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purchased the house in the 1970s, and rented the rooms out to a real estate office, beauty salon, artist studio and boutique.

“Periodically throughout the years, rooms had been rented out for various different things,” Freels adds.

In 1977, Gilsenan’s and Freels’s parents, Ann and James “Scotty” Gilsenan, bought the property from the Balz family and used it as their residence. Scotty placed the home on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, and lived at the residence until his death in 2012.

Gilsenan and Freels are now co-owners of the property, with Gilsenan residing there.

“I think the house was empty for about a year or so after my dad passed away,” he says. “I moved back here around 2013 or 2014. It was hard at first.”

Rightfully so, as Gilsenan says

it holds many memories of his late father.

“I’ll still tell my friends, ‘Hey, let’s go to my dad’s house,’” he says.

The house also spawned a nonprofit organization, Rozas House Org., Inc., now in its third year of operation.

“The reasoning behind developing a non-profit is to really to help promote San Juan Bautista’s early California history, retelling of the stories of early California history in San Juan Bautista and, of course, to help preserve our history,” Freels says.

The non-profit, in partnership with San Juan Bautista Historical Society, the City of San Juan Bautista, and the San Juan Bautista Committee created the San Juan Bautista Historic Walking Trail two years ago.

“It’s one of those projects that everyone in San Juan has always

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Map, Kleinsmith writes about the installation of “20 bronze plaques on historic Third Street structures [and the creation of ] smartphone QR codes for building and project narratives.”

Freels says this form of interaction also helps provide statistics on the town’s tourism data.

“We have people from all over the world who come to San Juan, and we can now see that,” Freels says. “We’ve had about 150,000 hits. It’s amazing how many people are on our website. So we’re just really trying to develop heritage tourism; those are the things that we really want to involve ourselves in, and to help preserve this incredible history we have here.”

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For more information on the Rozas House, Rozas House Org., Inc., or the San Juan Bautista Historic Walking Trail, visit rozashouse.org or historicwalkingtrail.com.

“The Days of Wine and Rozas,” a benefit for Rozas House Org., Inc., is set for May 18. For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/ yyn8cvw6.

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talked about—‘We should have plaques, we should have a tour’— and it never came to fruition,” Freels says. “So we pulled together to create this.”

With trail brochures available at the San Juan Bautista Welcome Center, located in the San Juan Bakery & Grocery at 319 Third St., visitors can take a self-guided walking trail of 43 historically significant sites.

Phase two of the project kicked off with a ribbon cutting on April 13 at the new map kiosk next to the San Juan Bakery.

Halina Kleinsmith, who owns Fool’s Gold in San Juan Bautista, says she has used her background in historic preservation as a board member of the Rozas House Org., Inc. “It’s been my love and my joy to be involved as a board member on Rozas House,” Kleinsmith says.

Kleinsmith is also a volunteer contributor to the Mission Village Voice, and in the March 2019 issue she explains the progress made by the Rozas House Org., Inc. In addition to providing visitors with a Historic Walking Trail

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RIB COOK OFF Award-winning rib teams will compete for the titles of Best Ribs and Best Sauce at the 15th annual Great San Juan Bautista Rib Cook Off. The event will feature live music, more than 100 arts and crafts booths, pony rides and more. Admission is free. Friday, May 3, 11am-7pm, Saturday, May 4, 10am-7pm and Sunday, May 5, 10am-5pm along Third Street. For information, visit thegreatsanjuanbautistaribcookoff.com.

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BIKE PARTY Morgan Hill Bike Party and Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce will host a ride celebrating Cinco de Mayo that is just in time for Morgan Hill Bike Week and Amgen Tour of California. Riders are encouraged to decorate their bikes with lights, bring music speakers and get out and ride. Friday, May 3, 7:30-10pm at Bike Therapy, 17540 Depot St, Morgan Hill. Roll out at 8pm.

For information, visit facebook.com/MorganHillBikeParty.

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TASTE & STROLL Hollister’s annual Downtown Wine & Beer Stroll will feature award-winning wines and fine craft beers on a tour of downtown businesses as they are paired with local wineries or breweries. Participants will receive a tote bag, event map, lanyard with coaster and wristband and a commemorative wine or beer glass. Saturday, May 4, 1-5pm in downtown Hollister. For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/y4wsslwx.

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Attendees at the 35th annual California Indian Market and Peace Dance Honoring Navy Veteran Lou Fiori will experience Native American artists, dancers, drummers and singers from North and South America and multicultural vendors. This event features Xipe Totec Aztec Dancers celebrating Cinco de Mayo and AmVets Peace Dance honoring military veterans and active duty servicemen and -women. Attendees will also enjoy book signings, Indian fry bread and native foods, arts and crafts. Saturday-Sunday, May 4-5, 10am-6pm at The Alameda and Third Street in San Juan Bautista. For information, visit peacevision.net.

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AMGEN RETURNS These children cheer on the bicyclists during the 2018 Amgen Tour of California. The race charges through Morgan Hill on May 14.

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Have you ever considered commuting by bicycle?

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The savings on gasoline! Bay Area Bike to Work Day is a great day to give this a try. More than 150 energizer stations will dot area counties, offering fuel and schwag to help you along your way. Oh, and if longer commutes make pedaling to work impossible, be like my older son and cobble together multi-vehicle (car/ bus/train/bicycle) possibilities.

Excellent event rides continue in May. Morgan Hill’s I Care Classic (May 11) and Aptos’ Strawberry Fields Forever (May 19) will feature fully supported rides, from 20 to 100 miles. Looking for something more laid back? Consider packing up the bikes and kids, then head to San Jose for Viva CalleSJ. Several major streets will be closed for this beautiful bicycle bash.

From May 12-18, the pros return to the Golden State for the 2019 Amgen Tour of California. Your best opportunity to see them live will be when they zoom into the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center on Tuesday, May 14, around 3:30pm.

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Fremont Peak’s free Evening Public Program features a media presentation and the opportunity to observe the night sky through the 30-inch Challenger telescope and volunteer instruments from dusk until midnight. Weather may cause delays, shortening or cancellation of program. Saturday, May 4, presentation at 8:30pm, viewing from 8pm-midnight at Fremont Peak Observatory, San Juan Canyon Road, San Juan Bautista. Parking is available at nearby lots in Fremont Peak State Park for $6. For information and updated program times and availability status, visit fpoa.net.

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HOLLISTER FREE COMICS Bill’s Bullpen will host the 19th annual Free

Comic Book Day. Saturday, May 4, 10am-8pm at Bill’s Bullpen Baseball Cards & Comics, 207 Fourth St. For

information, call 636.1180 or visit freecomicbookday.com.

WILDFLOWER WALKS Discover spring wildflowers on an easy to moderate stroll at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area. Attendees will learn about the world of wildflowers and how they have adapted to ensure their survival by drawing in the world around them. Sunday, May 12, 10-11am at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area, 7800 Cienega Rd, Mudstone Ranch. Park entrance fee is $5 per vehicle; there is no charge for this event. For information, visit tinyurl.com/y3ahct37.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA ARTIST RECEPTION Vertigo Coffee Roasters’ May First Friday Artist Reception will feature the artwork of Santa Cruz artist Nick Vargas. The reception will also include music by DJ Aloexvera.

Friday, May 3, 6-9pm at Vertigo Coffee Roasters, 81 Fourth St. Vertigo Coffee Roasters hosts artist receptions on the first Friday of every month. For information, visit vertigocoffee.com.

ENCOURAGING BEES UC Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay will hold “Inviting Bees Into Your Garden.” This free presentation

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will describe and illustrate the conditions and practices necessary to encourage native bees and honey bees into yards and gardens.

The presentation will also cover specific plants that can provide year-round food sources for bees when grown together. Saturday, May 4, 10am-noon at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park, 19 Franklin St. For information and to register, tinyurl.com/y46p2srl.

Mind, Balanced Life Resource Fair at the Gilroy Library. This all-day community resource fair features crafts for all ages, workshops, yoga and resource tables. The fair will also include adult coloring, drawing class, giveaways, prizes and more. Admission and activities are free. Saturday, May 4, 10am-6pm at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. For information, call 408.842.8207 or visit sccl.org.

Actors ages 8 and up are invited to audition for San Benito Stage Company’s Summer Family Musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Auditionees should bring a prepared song with sheet music or accompaniment track, wear comfortable shoes and be ready to dance. Performance dates for this family-friendly production are July 12-27.

Auditions are May 16 and 17 at 6pm or May 18 at 9am at Hollister United Methodist Church, 521 Monterey St, Hollister. For information, visit sanbenitostage.org.

INSPIRATIONAL EXHIBIT Stories and perspectives of Civil Rights and Chicano voting rights activists are on display at the visual art and history exhibit, “Vote!

GILROY WELLNESS FAIR All ages are welcome to explore ways to relieve stress and find joy and contentment at the Balanced

MORGAN HILL MEDITATION WORKSHOP Day of Peace Meditation Workshop, presented by the Morgan Hill Branch of the AAUW, offers an introduction to mindfulness

teachings and practice for both beginners and experienced meditators. American Buddhist Monk Ajahn Chandako, abbot of Vimutti Monastery, Auckland, New Zealand, will present the basics of sitting, walking and eating meditation with an emphasis on integration into daily life. All teachings offered on a donation basis. Saturday, May 5, 9am-2pm at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 17740 Peak Ave. For information, visit aauwmh.org.

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Su Voto es Su Voz,” In Memory of Bob Fitch. The exhibit features selections from Stanford University Libraries, Watsonville voting rights history artifacts and contemporary art expressing the meaning of voting rights from a variety of perspectives. The exhibit can be viewed Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-4pm daily through May 26, at Pajaro Valley Arts, 37 Sudden St. For information, visit pvarts.org.

Water Oasis opens for the season at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park.

Guests are invited to play under the flowers as water showers down, chill out in a cabana or zoom down three twisty water slides that are big enough for mom and dad to enjoy. Friday, May 3, 11am-6pm at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. Water Oasis is open through Sept. 22. For information, visit gilroygardens.org.

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Madagascar Jr.’s wild world

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MADCAP WORLD Derek Barnes II ( from left), Denzel Perez, Ashley Maupin

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and Colin Ellis star in San Benito Stage Company’s Madagascar Jr.

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Young cast heads up SB Stage Company’s latest production

By JENNY ARBIZU

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hat could possibly happen when a lion, zebra, hippo and giraffe all escape from the Central Park Zoo in New York City?

Well, a handful of hilarity and a whole lot of madness to ensue, for sure.

And San Benito Stage Company has a hand in bringing this entertaining story of Madagascar Jr. to Hollister audiences, opening on Friday, May 3 at the Sacred Heart Parish School gymnasium.

“The kids are doing fantastic,”

says co-producer Adriana Ferry of the 37 cast members, ages 6 to 14 years old. “The cast is absolutely ready for opening night, and they will be practicing to perfect their skills for opening night all the way through closing night. The energy is high.”

Based on the DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure Jr. follows Alex the Lion (Denzel Perez), Marty the Zebra (Derek Barnes II), Melman the Giraffe (Colin Ellis), Gloria the Hippo (Ashley Maupin), and a group of plotting penguins on an unexpected journey to the

madcap world of King Julien’s (Abbey Alford) Madagascar.

Co-producer Denise McNett says “audiences should be ready to ‘move it, move it’ with the 27 lemurs shaking their tails on stage.

The actors have been working very hard on creating the best show.”

The production is directed by Ken Powell, choreographed by Allison Barnes and assistant choreographer Bridget Murphy, and vocal directed by Isabelle Menez.

With this being San Benito Stage Company’s first production since the nonprofit organization left the Granada Theatre in February, Ferry and McNett are both thankful for the team of parents and volunteers who helped bring the mobile theater to the Sacred Heart Parish School gymnasium.

“We are learning to travel with our stage set, props, and costumes,” Ferry says. “Fortunately, we have a fantastic group of parents and volunteers who are helping us adjust.”

McNett says a special community service night show will be performed on May 11.

“Discount tickets will be available for all community members who come in uniform, school spirit wear, or camp T-shirts,” she says.

The discount price of $10 is available on a first-come, firstserved basis to the first 100 scouts, 4-H members, active or retired military, health care providers, and first responders.

“Madagascar – A Musical Adventure Jr.” runs from May 3 to May 18 at Sacred Heart Parish School Gymnasium at 670 College St. in Hollister.

Tickets are available for presale at Postal Graphics or by calling 636.0122. Purchase online at brownpapertickets.com or at the door. Tickets are $17 for adults; $14 seniors/students; $55 Group 4-Pack (advanced purchase only).

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BICYCLE TOUR The Almaden Lions Club will sponsor the 28th Annual I CARE Classic Bike Tour, with 100 percent of event proceeds benefiting disadvantaged children and adults. The tour offers courses for all skill levels including a 100mile, 100-kilometer, 50-kilometer and a 20-mile. This event is a tour, not a race or pledge ride.

Attendees will ride through South Santa Clara County on wellmapped, marked courses with rest stops and support along the way Saturday, May 11, 6am-4pm at 18735 Madrone Pkwy, Morgan Hill. Visit www.icareclassic.org for tickets and information.

BEGINNING GENEALOGY

Learn how to discover family history and trace family lineage at “Beginning Genealogy: Learning to Trace Your Roots.” This six-week course is suitable for beginner and advanced genealogists and will be taught by professional genealogist Annette Lutnesky Perry, MLIS. Saturdays, May 11-June 15, 11am-12:30pm each session at San Benito County Arts Council Annex, 217 Fifth St, Hollister.

Cost of the course is $135 in advance or $150 at the door. For information or to register, call 313.1297.

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EVENTS LIVING HISTORY Meet mountain men, Civil War soldiers, Victorian ladies and more while stepping back to the early days of San Juan. Attendees can also enjoy craft and cooking demonstrations and see historic horse-drawn vehicles and Victorian furnishings.

Saturday, May 4, 11am-4pm at San

CHILDREN’S FUNDRAISER Sip, Savor & Celebrate is a benefit for CASA of San Benito County.

This event features wine, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, auctions, raffles and more. Proceeds will provide advocacy, support and services to foster children from the community. Saturday, May 11, 2-5pm at Eden Rift Vineyards, 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister.

For tickets and information, visit casasanbenito.org.

GARDEN TOUR The Aromas Country Garden Tour is a chance to tour unique gardens throughout Aromas and meet Aromas Hill Artisans artists in every garden. Saturday, May 11,

AMGEN 2019 The 2019 Amgen Tour of California 2019 will be the longest and most challenging in its 14-year history, with seven stages over seven days, a 773mile course through 13 host cities and more than half of the stages featuring courses longer than 120 miles. Morgan Hill will host the Stage 3 Finish on May 14. Riders will begin Stage 3 in Stockton, and spectators in Morgan Hill will have an opportunity to line the streets to await the teams as they sprint to finish near the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center.

Tuesday, May 14, noon-4:30pm at Morgan Hill Sportsplex, 16500 Condit Road. For information, visit tinyurl.com/y3nbg9or.

SPRING CONCERT San Benito Oriana Chorale presents its 2019 Season Spring Adult Choir Concert, Bach to Rock. Attendees can enjoy the music of classical and modern composers including Bach, Brahms, Beethoven, Berlin, Billy Joel, the Beatles and Queen.

Friday, May 17, 7:30pm and Sunday, May 19, 3pm at Christ Fellowship Church, 2066 San Benito St, Hollister. Tickets are available for $20 at the door or $15 in advance at Postal Graphics. For information, visit orianachorale.org.

CAR SHOW The Gold Coast Rods 17th Annual Car Show returns to San Juan Bautista.

Classic automobiles built prior to 1978 as well as modern twodoor sports cars will be shown.

Autos will be judged for awards of excellence, including a Best of Show Award. Also featured will be a Poker Walk for cash prizes and merchandise and 50/50 Raffle.

Sunday, May 19, 8am-3pm in Downtown San Juan Bautista.

For information, visit www. goldcoastrods.org.

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National Geographic’s natural history footage paired with an original symphony and performed by a full orchestra and choir.

This show highlights imagery and storytelling from 130 years of National Geographic history and brings viewers from the depths of the sea, to coastlines, over mountains and into the sky.

Monday, May 6, 8pm-10pm at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd. For tickets and information, visit

HOME TOUR The Gilroy Assistance League’s 15th annual Impressions Home and Garden Tour and Boutique features a tour of five homes and an extensive private garden in the Princevalle area of Gilroy. Attendees can enjoy the boutique, featuring unique vendors, at the garden until 5pm each day. Tickets can be purchased online and will be held at the first home. Friday, May 10-Saturday, May 11, 10am-5pm beginning at 7640 Santa Teresa Dr. For tickets and information, visit gilroyassistanceleague.org.

10am-4pm throughout Aromas.

Tickets are available at the Aromas Grange, 400 Rose Ave, Aromas. For information, visit aromashillsartisans.com.

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Nothing silly about psyllids Hard-to-see sapsuckers spread plant diseases By KATE RUSSELL

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a psocid. Psocids are beneficial insects that feed on fungi. They differ from psyllids in that they have a narrow “neck� and chewing mouthparts.

Psyllids have strong preferences for particular host plants. While some psyllids prefer sweet peppers and chili peppers, other varieties will go after peaches and nectarines, while some will only feed on olive or pear trees, and yet other psyllid species will only feed on potato and tomato plants. The invasive Asian citrus psyllid carries huanglongbing, a deadly citrus disease. When a tree becomes infected, it must be destroyed. Asian citrus psyllids are most active April through June.

Once psyllids appear in your garden, insecticidal soaps and yellow sticky sheets can be used to help control them. Parasitic wasps and pirate bugs help control psyllid populations, so avoid using broad-spectrum insecticides.

Severely infested plants should be thrown in the trash.

To prevent invasive psyllids from finding your garden, only buy pest-free plants from reputable nurseries, place new plants in quarantine, and do not bring plant products that may be infested into your state, community or yard.

Because of the risks posed by invasive psyllids, any unrecognized psyllids should be taken to your agricultural commissioner or local County Extension Office for identification.

Kate Russell is a UCCE Master Gardener in Santa Clara County. For information, visit mgsantaclara. ucanr.edu or call 408.282.3105 between 9:30am-12:30pm, Monday through Friday.

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syllids are jumping plant lice that suck plant juices.

There are more than 160 psyllid species in California, 140 of which are native.

Psyllids are hard to see. Very often, you won't even know psyllids have arrived in your San Benito garden until tiny flecks of brown seem to leap away as you pass. Those jumping brown flecks are psyllids.

One of the biggest problems associated with psyllids is their poop. After they have robbed your plants of valuable nutrients, they add insult to injury by excreting a large portion of the sap they stole and depositing on leaves. Known as honeydew, the excrement of sapsuckers is filled with sugar and other nutrients. Honeydew ends up being food for sooty mold and disease-carrying ants.

Psyllid feeding can also spread viral diseases such as calico, bacterial diseases such as zebra chip, galls, leaf and bud discoloration and deformation, and premature leaf drop. Leaf distortions often look similar to peach leaf curl. Psyllid feeding also creates points of entry for other pests and diseases.

Psyllids look like tiny cicadas or winged aphids, and are only onefifth of an inch long. They have tubular mouthparts, strong legs and short antennae. Adults hold their wings in a roof-like position. Nymphs are flattened and look a lot like soft-scale insects. Psyllid nymphs commonly produce waxy filaments or covers, called lerps. Lerps are made from wax and honeydew.

Adult psyllids can fly, but most prefer to jump. If you see what you think is a psyllid run or fly away, it is probably an insect called

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Grand castle in Hollister European-inspired home fully solar-powered

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t’s not every day a castle goes up for sale in Hollister.

6465 Vineyard Estates Drive features European castle-inspired amenities with hedges, gardens, gazebos, statues, towering palms and large lawns.

The custom entryway to the home features fully irrigated mandarin orange trees, Fuyu persimmon trees and Meyer lemon trees.

The four-bedroom, fourbath, 4,365-square-foot home is

self-contained, thanks to a 20,000watt solar system. A home theater system includes 17 speakers and a 3D projector. An eight-person hot tub is also on the grounds.

6465 Vineyard Estates Drive, built in 1991, is listed at $1,395,000.

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Discover Cerrato in Hollister!

Tour Five Beautifully Decorated Model Homes Now selling! This new community in Hollister features solar homes that are rich in character and filled with innovation. Choose from 3 single-story or 5 two-story plans that range in size from 1,616 – 3,183 square feet. With 8 exciting plans to discover, Cerrato provides many options to find your dream home in Hollister!

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Price, plans and terms are effective on the date of publication and subject to change without notice. Depictions of homes or other features are conceptual. Decorative items and other items shown may be decorator suggestions that are not included in the purchase price and availability may vary. Persons in photos do not reect racial preference and housing is open to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Š 2019 Century Communities.

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Showcase, REALTORS® Featured Agent

Sat 1-4pm Host Eileen Stone (408) 506-0067 Sun 1-4pm Host Jose Vargas (831) 524-1559 Listed by Tammy Davis (831) 801-3179 BEAUTIFUL IN GREAT AREA ~ 4Br/2Ba, glam kitchen w/oversized island, living room w/ fireplace, spacious & easy-care backyard w/patio.

1900 Monte Vista Drive, Hollister $640,000

Sat 1-4pm Host Jose Vargas (831) 524-1559 Listed by Charlene King (831) 801-5464 PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP ~ 4Br/2.5Ba w/many custom features inside & out! Living room w/high ceilings, open kitchen/family room w/fireplace.

Room for RV or possibility of addl living unit.

500 Chardonnay Way, Hollister $630,000 NEW LISTING

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445 MARKS DRIVE OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 1-4 SNUG AND SECURE Asking: $615,000 That’s how you feel living at Ridgemark Golf and Country Club – a 18 hole gated community! Large oversized corner lot, approx.. 13,000 + S.F.. 3 car garage – 682 S.F. New exterior paint and trim, lot slopes up from the street, new sod in private backyard, fresh plants in the front and new drip system. – it looks great! Brick façade on exterior with double doors to tile entry. Oversized living room to the left with large windows making the room light and bright – built in bookshelves and brick fireplace with mantle and paneling. Formal dining room on right. Quality laminate flooring. Refrigerator stays, AEK with cook top range – opens to possible Family room, office or retreat. Inside utility room including laundry sink, storage. This floor plan has endless possibilities 2159 S.F.. HOME SOLD IN PRESENT CONDITION “AS IS”.

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PRIVATE COURT YARD, EXPOSED AGGREGATE, VERY SPACIOUS & PRIVATE AREA IDEAL FOR ENTERTAINING.

Asking: $752,880

Side yard, backyard with deck to enjoy the panoramic views of the hills, the full golf course view on the 18th tee. Cathedral beam ceilings in Living Room, built in fireplace with gas logs, generous use of brick, ash entertainment area, book shelves that are reflected in a mirrored wall in the Dining room, plus a built in cabinet to store your precious treasures. 3 Bedroom, 3 bath 2700 +/- S.F. Upgraded kitchen with newer ash cabinets and granite counter tops, island where you can enjoy your breakfast.

State of the art stainless steel appliances, including refrigerator, 5 burner stove toop, Fisher/Paykel 2 drawer dishwasher, microwave, double ovens/convection, microwave, refrigerator, bar sink. Family room off the kitchen with work area, floor to ceiling brick fireplace with gas log insert. Inside utility room + bath with shower, breezeway takes you to your oversized deep 3 car garage with storage.

770 RIDGEMARK DRIVE OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-4PM GOLF COURSE LIVING AT IT’S BEST! Asking: $848,800 17,203 Sq.Ft. lot on the 18th Tee 2832 Sq.Ft. Updated Home • 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath

Family Room, has a retreat with a stone fireplace, ideal for a reading room + wet bar. Formal Dining room, Sunken living Room, Home “Lives Big”. Master bedroom has floor to ceiling fireplace and access to study or retreat. 6x6 walk in marble shower, dual shower heads + a Rainbird head. It just gets better and better. Enjoy your new kitchen, all new appliances, island + a breakfast area. PLUS walk in pantry. Room for everything. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AND COME SEE FOR YOURSELF!

The most important thing I do for my clients is making myself available at all times – 7 days a week – morning, afternoon and evening.

Open Sat & Sun 1-4pm Shannan Matthews (209) 410-8078 ESTATE HOME ~ Gorgeous 4Br/2.5Ba+loft on 3 acres. Chef’s kitchen, Cherrywood floors, formal dining & family room w/French doors to patio.

Barn/shop, pool & low-maintenance landscaping.

5625 Diablo Hills Road, Tres Pinos $1,197,000

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Imagine the Lifestyle ALL YOU COULD WANT ~ 4Br/3.5Ba + den on fully landscaped 1/2 acre. Solar heated pool & spa. Glam updated kitchen, living & dining rooms, family room w/FP & wet bar, master suite w/FP. Call Today for an Private Showing! $945,000 Hollister (831) 245-0321

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Well Maintained Home ADORABLE~ 2Br/2Ba large mfg home. Features upgraded flooring, living room w/wood stove.

Nice kitchen w/breakfast bar, Master bedroom/ walk-in closest & bathroom w/sunken tub.

Make This Affordable Home Yours! $399,900 San Jose (831) 245-0321

4 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths Beautiful Home on 1.5 acres in a Gated Community with Majestic Views. The Home is single level w/2 Full Master Suites at each end of the home w/upgraded French doors to the great outdoors. The Kitchen and Full Bathrooms have been remodeled this year. The Kitchen offers granite counters, stainless steel, farm sink, all Viking appliances including a Built-in Refrigerator, 8-burner range w/double ovens, microwave & dishwasher. You will appreciate the easyto-care for slate flooring and the style of the detail of the doors, trim work & fireplaces.

The spiral iron shop spiral staircase leads you up to your artist studio or music room.

Lots of extra indoor storage in this area as well. Horse Facilities!

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