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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

MAY 17, 2019

Inaka Japanese Restaurant opens in San Juan Bautista

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Yasuo “Chief” Sakaguchi, who owns and operates Inaka Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar with his family, shows off the new restaurant’s latest culinary creation.

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FAMILY Inaka Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar quickly becoming San Juan favorite

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ike many sons, Steve Io is a fan of his mother’s cooking.

He will rave about her homemade sauces, dressings and specialty dishes, such as her beef short ribs and Tatsuta Age chicken (“It’s a marinated chicken, like Japanese popcorn chicken,” Steve says).

But unlike most sons, Steve also shares his mom’s cooking with the whole town—and residents are beginning to rave about her dishes, too.

Inaka Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar opened on March 13 in the heart of San Juan Bautista, 313 Third St. The family-owned business is also family-run: Steve’s parents, Janet and Yasuo “Chief ” Sakaguchi; Steve and his wife, Rhonda; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Rodney and Barbara Io and David and Zooey Io all have a hand in some aspect of the establishment. ➝ 4

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FAMILY CHEFS Dave Io (left) and Yasuo Sakaguchi work together in the kitchen.

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“There’s a family member in every part of it,” Steve says.

For example, Steve, who is retiring from the fire service, has taken over the administrative role at the restaurant.

And Yasuo and David are “running the sushi and doing the ordering,” while Janet and Rodney are in the kitchen and training the kitchen staff.

Steve’s sister-in-law, LeeAnna Brothers, also has a role as the restaurant’s hostess and public relations contact.

For the Sakaguchi and Io families, however, this isn’t their first venture in the restaurant business.

“My mom opened her first restaurant in 1968 in Monterey called Fuki Sushi,” Steve says. “She was 19 years old. She had that restaurant and my uncle also had a restaurant in Palo Alto with the same name.”

After Yasuo came to the U.S. from Japan, he was handpicked as a chef to open the Kabuki Theater in San Francisco in 1970. Soon after he met Janet, the couple settled in Watsonville, where they raised their children and opened

Miyuki Restaurant in the early 1980s. The Sakaguchis sold Miyuki’s in 2016 to Janet’s nephew. “[My parents] moved to San Juan Bautista hoping to retire,” Steve says. “And they pretty much said [to the family], ‘We should do something!’ And so we did end up doing something.”

When it came time to finding a moniker for the establishment, Steve says Inaka was settled upon due to its meaning to his mom.

“It means town or village,” Steve explains. “My mom uses it as her ‘hometown’—that’s her inaka.”

Steve says his maternal grandmother was born in California, but before the internment of Japanese Americans occurred during World War II, she moved back to Japan.

“So that’s why my mom was born in Japan, and when she came back here, this is where they ended up: Hollister, San Benito County,” he says.

“And that’s why we named it what we named it.”

In only two short months, Inaka has quickly become a staple in San Juan Bautista.

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SAN JUAN BAUTISTA

CAR SHOW The 17th Annual Gold Coast Rods Car Show returns to downtown San Juan Bautista, featuring classic automobiles built prior to 1978 as well as modern two-door sports cars. Autos will be judged for awards of excellence, including a Best of Show Award. The show will also include a Poker Walk for cash prizes and merchandise and a 50/50 Raffle.

Sunday, May 19, 8am-3pm in Downtown San Juan Bautista. For information, visit goldcoastrods.org.

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Gold Coast Rods presents its 17th annual Car Show in Downtown San Juan Bautista May 19.

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CHILDREN’S MUSICAL San Benito Stage Company’s spring musical, Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr., is inspired by the DreamWorks animated film. It follows familiar characters as they escape from their home in New York City’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the world of Madagascar. Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, 7pm at Sacred Heart School, 670 College St. For information, visit sanbenitostage.org.

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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, Queen and more. Friday, May 17, 7:30pm and Sunday, May 19, 3pm at Christ Fellowship Church, 2066 San Benito St. For information, visit orianachorale.org.

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Attendees of the South Bay Polo Opening Day Tournament, the Mother’s Day Moscow Mule Cup, can enjoy a picnic lunch while watching skilled athletes on horseback. Admission includes South Bay Polo’s first tournament of the season, parking and a barbecue lunch. Wine, beer and Moscow mules will be available for purchase. Saturday, May 18, 11am-5pm at South Bay Polo, 1290 Masten Ave. For information, visit southbaypolo.com.

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hour, for instance, locals quickly fill the seats to eat such delicacies such as the beef asparagus topped with yakitori sauce, homemade gyoza, or the San Juan Bautista roll, a spicy favorite among locals.

But it’s not just the novelty of Japanese cuisine coming to the small town that has locals buzzing.

“One thing we’ve been told over and over is the freshness from all the food just doesn’t compare to what else is out there,” Brothers says. “What sets us apart [from other restaurants] is that many of the sauces and things are homemade; they’re not from a bag.”

San Juan Bautista native Juan Candelaria can attest to that. In fact, Candelaria enjoys the food’s quality so much that he’s become a tri-weekly customer.

“To have this restaurant here, it’s a game changer,” he says. “We would have to leave San Juan to get good food, and now we come here— and it’s home, you know. David and Chief are awesome cooks.”

First-time customers like Tricia Harvey from Hollister are quick to agree.

“It’s nice having a new restaurant in town, but even nicer when it has great atmosphere and wonderful food,” she says.

Though the close-knit family has called San Juan Bautista home for

16 years (“Everyone except for Rodney—who lives in Watsonville—all live on the same street,” Brothers says), they are only now just meeting many of their neighbors.

“When [people] heard a Japanese restaurant was coming, we got to know so many more people,” Brothers explains. “We’ve received an incredible welcome from them.

It takes all of us to make everyone successful, and that’s exactly what’s going on in San Juan right now.”

Steve says he is thankful for the support of Hollister and San Juan Bautista.

“We couldn’t do what we do without their support,” he says.

The family couldn’t do it without one another, either. This is exemplified in the symbol located right next to the restaurant’s title.

The “painted ‘swoosh’ is a symbol of togetherness,” Steve says.

“It’s called an enso, and we thought it was fitting because the family came together and created this restaurant.”

Inaka Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar is open for lunch Wednesday-Sunday, 11:30am-2pm; and for dinner WednesdaySaturday, 5-9pm and Sundays, 5-8pm. For information, call 593.5100, email inaka.sjb@gmail.com, or visit the upcoming website at www.inakasjb.com.

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WINE & ROZAS

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The Days of Wine and Rozas fundraising event features a lecture, tour and reception benefiting the preservation, promotion and protection of early California history and culture in San Juan Bautista. A presentation on roses and the Old Growth Rose Guided Walking Tour will be held at the San Juan Bautista State Park Plaza, and the Wine Tasting Reception and Silent Auction will take place at the 18th Barrel Tasting Room, 322 Third St. Saturday, May 18, 1-5:30pm. Tickets sold separately for each event. For information, visit tinyurl.com/y2gtl5kk.

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HOLLISTER MUSICAL AUDITIONS 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 Friday, May 17, 6pm and Saturday, May 18, 9am at Hollister United Methodist Church, 521 Monterey St. For information, visit sanbenitostage.org.

RECYCLING EVENT San Benito County residents are invited to San Benito County Integrated Waste Management’s Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event. This free event, held the third Saturday of each month, allows participants to bring up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous material per trip, and recycle it free of charge. Saturday, May 18, 9am-noon at John Smith Landfill, 2650 John Smith Rd. For information, visit tinyurl.com/y5g8kyr4.

MAY DAY BOUTIQUE The May Day Boutique and Craft Fair will feature local crafts, family-friendly booths, health and wellness, games and more. A purchase of any item includes a free raffle ticket with drawings for prizes every hour.

Proceeds will benefit Bulldog Boxing Gym. Saturday, May 18, 11am-4pm at the corner of Gibbs Avenue and McCray Street. For information, email ylparadigm@outlook.com.

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AVIATION DAY

Aviation Day, a fundraising event benefiting the Wings of History museum and displays, includes airplanes of all kinds, antique cars and farm equipment. The event features live music, tethered hot air balloon rides (weather permitting) and free Young Eagles airplane rides for kids ages 8 to 17; pre-register at eaa62.org/ ye-signup.php. Attendees will also enjoy model building, children’s activities and food available for purchase. Saturday, May 18, 8am-2:30pm at San Martin Airport, 12777 Murphy Ave, San Martin. For information, visit wingsofhistory.org.

GILROY DOG FESTIVAL South County’s inaugural dog festival, Paws in the Park, will feature demonstrations

and presentations, as well as contests including Best Wag, Pet-Owner Look Alike and Doggie Dressup. Also featured are pet-related vendors, pet photography, food and drinks, rescue groups with adoptable pets and more. Saturday, May 18, 10am-3pm at Gavilan Community College Soccer Field, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. For information, visit gilroy.org/pawsinthepark.

ALZHEIMER’S BENEFIT At the annual Night in the Garden to Benefit Alzheimer’s, guests will be treated to water, soda, coffee and live music from The Cook N Fenny Combo and Bluehouse. $20 admission tickets are available online. Saturday, May 18, 4-9pm at Casa de Magee, 771 Carla

Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area will present the free family program, “Living on the Dark Side.” Participants will learn why darkness is important to all nocturnal animals and discover how moonlight affects the nocturnal world. Park entrance fee is $5 per vehicle, and there is no charge for the event. Saturday, May 18, 6-7pm at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area, 7800 Cienega Rd, Lower Ranch, Madrone Campground.

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RACE TO UNRAVEL Race2Unravel will feature a 5k run/ walk and an approximately onemile Kid’s Fun Run along with superheroes and princesses to meet, games, bounce houses, food, music and more. Registrants are encouraged to visit tinyurl.com/ yxtclr3l to create a fundraising page; prizes will be given to the top fundraisers, and anyone who raises at least $200 will receive an Unravel tank or T-shirt. Sunday, May 19, 8am-noon at Gilroy Sports Complex, 5925 Monterey Frontage Road. To register, visit e.givesmart. com/events/cDO.

MUSHROOM MARDI GRAS The 40th annual Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival will feature educational displays, cooking demonstrations and food vendors showcasing mushroom dishes, with two live stages of entertainment along with strolling musicians and street performers.

Kids will enjoy games and rides at Munchkinland, and attendees will find food and beverages to please everyone’s palate. Also featured are a handcrafted artists area and a 10k/5k Fun Run. Memorial Weekend, Saturday, May 25, 10am-7pm and Sunday, May 27, 10am-6pm at the Downtown ➝ 13

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of the sewing machine at Machine Basics, presented by Family Threads Quilt Shop. Students will learn about thread, needles, tension, bobbins and stitch count, and can bring their own sewing machine to class or rent one from instructor Michelle Zeiler. Machine Basics is appropriate for beginners, and the cost is $45.

Friday, May 24, 5-8pm or 8-11pm at Family Threads Quilt Shop, 107 The Alameda. For information, including a list of supplies needed for class, visit tinyurl.com/yxjqyt6x.

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Participating Wineries Aver Family Vineyards Alerrain Wine Creekview Vineyards Fortino Winery Guglielmo Winery Heller Winery Kirigin Cellars La Vie Dansante Wines Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery Martin Ranch Winery Medeiros Family Winery Morgan Hill Cellars Sarah’s Vineyard

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Participating Restaurants Grapevine Huntington Station Ladera Grill Mama Mia’s Maroo’s Korean Cuisine Nick the Greek Noah’s Bar and Bistro Rosy’s at the Beach The City Fish Trail Dust BBQ

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EVENTS DANCE RECITAL The community is invited to join JMM Dance Co. for a mini recital at Mars Hill. Students from JMM Dance Co.’s all-inclusive classes will delight attendees with a performance at this free community event. Saturday, May 18, noon-1pm at Mars Hill Coffeehouse, 610 San Benito St, Hollister. For information, visit jmmdanceco.org.

COFFEE & ACOUSTICS Vertigo Coffee Roasters presents a line-up of acoustic performances at “Coffee & Acoustics,” a part of the Vertigo Garden Show Series. Marvie Hill, Izaiah Marchu, Kyle B.B., Swells and Phantom Flowers will perform. Admission is free and all ages are welcome to attend. Friday, May 24, 6-9pm at Vertigo Coffee Roasters, 81 Fourth St, San Juan Bautista. For information, visit tinyurl.com/y4n9s6ml.

THE ELDORADOS The Eldorados will bring their soul blues music to Grillin & Chillin Alehouse. Hear original songs including everything from R&B, blues, rock & roll, country and even some south Texas zydeco. Friday, May 24, 7-10pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St, Unit B24, Hollister. For information, visit tinyurl.com/y5f3ghur.

INSPIRATIONAL EXHIBIT Stories and perspectives of Civil Rights and Chicano voting rights activists are on display at the visual art and history exhibit, “Vote! Your Vote is Your Voice/¡Vote! 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, Watsonville. For information, visit pvarts.org.

ELECTRIC CARS Electric vehicles will be showcased in downtown Aromas at the Aromas Electric Car Show. Attendees will have the opportunity to see electric cars up close and personal, talk with the owners, learn about EV charging and more. The Recurrents will perform, and Mexican food will be available from Marshall’s Market.

Wednesday, May 29, 5-8pm at Blohm Avenue and Carpenteria in Aromas. For information, visit aromasprogressives.org.

SOUL KISS Soul Kiss Band, will perform danceable pop, rock, country, hip-hop, old school, classic rock and R&B hits from today and yesteryear. Saturday, June 1, 7-10pm at The Grove by Leal Vineyards, 7511 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister. For information, visit soulkissband.com.

SUMMER DANCING San Benito County Arts Council and Hollister Recreation are partnering to present Dance @ Dunne. The community is invited to get moving at a Zumba class every Friday, 5:30-6:15pm during the months of May-July. This program is free, and all ages and abilities are welcome to attend. Fridays through July 27, 5:30-7:30pm at Dunne Park, 600 West St, Hollister. For information, contact the Arts Council at 636.2787 or info@ sanbenitoarts.org.

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SUMMER PARTY Day on the Ridge 2019 will feature Drake White and the Big Fire and more entertainers in a private, intimate setting. Attendees will listen to rock, country, pop and more while floating in front-row inner tubes, and enjoy games, beer, wine, food trucks and more. Event proceeds benefit St. Joseph’s Family Center, 21 and over only. Sunday, May 26, 2-11pm, park at Solorsano Middle School, 7121 Grenache Way, Gilroy and shuttle to party location. For tickets, visit dayontheridge.com.

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Mardi Gras event returns Memorial Day weekend

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hat started as a fundraiser for the fire department has now become the second largest festival in Santa Clara County.

Forty years in, the Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras attracts around 65,000 people over two days and hands out $60,000 in scholarships to high school seniors.

The event returns Memorial Day weekend, May 25-26, in downtown Morgan Hill.

This year’s event features two food courts and more than 36 food vendors, according to Executive Director Sunday Minnich. The star of the festival will be on full display: Dishes include mushroom

burgers, mushroom quesadillas, stuffed mushrooms, deep fried mushrooms, mushroom cheesesteak sandwich and more.

An artists’ area that made its debut last year returns, featuring handmade arts and crafts. The area has proven successful, Minnich said, and vendor spaces have sold out.

New this year is the Amateur Blended Burger Cooking Contest. The top four chefs will compete at the festival on May 25, 11:30am-12:30pm in the Community and Cultural Center’s Hiram Morgan Hill Room. The winner will receive a ticket to attend the World Food Championships in Dallas, Texas in October.

Also new this year is the Baby Feet Rest Area, sponsored by Saint Louise

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MAGIC JESTER Stilt walker Chiquy Boom makes an appearance at the Mushroom Mardi Gras in 2018.

Regional Hospital, where mothers can feed and change their babies.

Live entertainment at the Morgan Hill Amphitheater is also on tap, featuring headliner Uptown Funk, a Bruno Mars tribute.

In 2018, in addition to the $60,000 in scholarships for Morgan Hill Unified School District seniors, the record-breaking crowds and revenues allowed the festival to hand out $7,500 in grants to middle and elementary schools, as well as $22,000 to school groups and local organizations.

“Our goal is to raise as much as we did last year to continue increasing our scholarships and donations,” Minnich said. “A large part of our success is due to sponsorships as well. Sponsors also help us keep the festival free admission for all family income levels to enjoy.”

Minnich said volunteers are also critical to the festival’s success, with about 300 needed to put on the event.

More volunteers are still sought.

Those interested can contact the festival office at info@mhmmg.com.

Forty years ago, when the Morgan Hill Fire Department was struggling to find the funds to update its aging equipment, thenFire Chief Brad Spencer and the department hosted various fundraisers to try to raise money. Yet, the funds raised were not enough to meet the needs of the department.

After getting inspiration from the Great Dickens Fair in the North Bay, Spencer, along with Ed Lazzarini and Hill Country owner Irv Perlitch, put on the first Mushroom Mardi Gras in October 1980, which netted a profit of $400,000. Those funds were divided between nonprofit organizations and new fire equipment.

The festival was held at various locations in Morgan Hill before moving to its current location downtown 15 years ago.

For a complete schedule of events, visit www.mhmmg.org.

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LOCAL BENEFIT Proceeds from this year’s Wine Auction will go to nine charities.

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ith a 21-year history of raising funds for local charities, the South Valley Wine Auction invites the community to enjoy a lineup of wineries, restaurants and auction items on Saturday, May 18 at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center.

Pamala Meador, president of the Morgan Hill Community Foundation, says nine organizations will benefit from this year’s proceeds, including the athletics departments of Live Oak and Sobrato high schools and the winegrower’s association scholarship fund.

“We are really paying it forward to the kids,” says Meador, who hopes to top last year’s auction haul of $40,000.

Representatives of all participating charities will be present.

“We have a great group of charities this year, including theater groups and dog parks—everything that makes our community welcoming,” she says. “This is such a diverse, eclectic and inclusive place, and we’re honored to be giving back with such a wonderful event that showcases the best of south Santa Clara Valley.”

The VIP Experience, which begins at 4:30pm, features wines

from Aver Family, Calerrain, Fernwood Cellars, Guglielmo, Heller, La Vie Dansante and Medeiros, paired with selected appetizers.

Attendees can channel their inner sommelier during the VIP session, where they will learn how to enjoy wine tasting with Cindy Adams of Aver Family Vineyards.

General admission begins at 6pm, and Meador promises it will be “rocking and rolling,” with plenty of gourmet bites and wines from the VIP wineries, as well as more wine selections from Creekview, Kirigin, Lion Ranch, Martin Ranch, Morgan Hill Cellars and Sarah’s Vineyard. Restaurant partners include Huntington Station, Ladera Grill, Maroo's Korean Cuisine, Nick the Greek, Noah’s Bar & Bistro, Rosy's at the Beach, The City Fish, Trail Dust BBQ, Willard Hicks, OPA! and Tac-o.

Highlights of the live auction include “Valley of Heart's Delight Tour for 8,” including a tour, lunch and wine at historic Villa Mira Monte, followed by a shuttle ride to Andy's Orchard, Guglielmo Winery and Martin Ranch for tastings and a bottle of wine.

“Andy is one of the premier authorities on stonefruit out there,” Meador says. “This is one of those things that makes Morgan Hill so special.”

Auction items also include “Vacation in Italy,” with a week in Sant’Angelo in Vado, the Adriatic region, known as the "Riviera of Hills," in a two-bed, two-bath apartment for four.

“This is a great chance for wineries to give back to the community that supports us,” says Geoff Mace, president of the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley. “Members have auction items including one-year wine club memberships and private wine dinners in our local vineyards.”

For information, visit southvalleywineauction.org.

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Great Location Within the Community 2 YEARS NEW ~ Darling 3Br/2.5Ba filled w/ many amenities. Living room, kitchen & dining combo for convenient living. Kitchen offers granite, S/S appliances & stylish cabinets. No HOA dues.

Interested? Call for a Private Showing! $509,900 Hollister (831) 245-0321

Open Sun 12:30-3:30pm SO MUCH TO OFFER ~ Well maintained 3Br/2.5Ba w/upgraded tile floors, kit w/island, maple cabinets, granite & S/S. Spacious bedrooms.

Master suite w/walk-in. Low maintenance yard.

152 Heartland Drive, Hollister $519,500 Ana Milenewicz (831) 595-2036

Monica Weltz

Selling Dreams Not Just Real Estate I have been helping my clients realize their Real Estate dreams since 1997. With my careful planning, patience and tenacity, I am committed to helping home owners achieve the highest possible price for their home, and helping buyers find the perfect home that fits their needs.

As a California licensed REALTOR®, I have sold in many areas, including several cities in Santa Clara, San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.

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281 Bravada Circle, Hollister

$569,950

Lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath, many upgrades!

2 years new, freshly landscaped, easy commute location!

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770 RIDGEMARK DRIVE OPEN SATURDAY 1-4PM

GOLF COURSE LIVING AT IT’S BEST!

17,203 Sq.Ft. lot on the 18th Tee 2832 Sq.Ft. Updated Home • 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath

Hidden Glen of Gilroy

Open Sat 12:30-3:30pm ADORABLE~ 2Br/2Ba mfg home featuring upgraded flooring, living room w/wood stove.

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

510 Saddlebrook Drive #267, San Jose $339,900 Ana Milenewicz (831) 595-2036

OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 1-4

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NEW PRICE

Pride of Ownership WELCOME HOME ~ Fabulous 4Br/2.5Ba w/ many custom features inside & out! Airy LR w/ high ceilings. Chef’s kitchen w/granite & S/S. Room for RV or possibility of an addl living unit.

Don’t Hesitate to Make This Lovely Home Yours! $619,900 Hollister (831) 245-0321

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Open Sun Noon-3pm Listed by Monica Weltz (831) 801-0592

Single story 4Br/2Ba home with nice amenities & spacious rooms. Home includes separate living & dining rooms, open kitchen with granite countertops & island convenience package, ample cabinet space with pantry area, large breakfast bar & nook area—all open to the family room. Backyard had great entertaining space, covered patio, above ground pool & hot tub, plus barn shed.

Easy freeway access. WOW! And so many extras! So many great amenities & upgrades including newer roof (3yrs), Quiet cool whole house fan (1yr), Retractable screen doors on front door & back patio (1yr), front yard landscaping (2yrs), Remnant floor heating in master bath, Plantation shutters on front windows & more.

6445 Sussex Place, Gilroy Offered for $774,999

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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

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!

Asking: $848,800

790 RIDGEMARK DRIVE OPEN SATURDAY 1-4PM

WHAT’S BEHIND THE RED DOOR?

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

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.

Asking: $752,880

445 MARKS DRIVE OPEN SATURDAY 1-4PM

SNUG AND SECURE

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! 2159 S.F.

Asking: $615,000

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