San Benito Magazine February 14-20, 2020

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

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Heating Up CALENDAR OF EVENTS P8 | BELLA VISTA RANCH P12 | REAL ESTATE P15

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CELEBRATE Wine, dinner, paint parties and more

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CELEBRATIONS Romance

is in the air at Valentine’s Day celebrations throughout San Benito and South Valley, Feb. 14 and 15.

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GILROY

VALENTINE DANCING The Annual Valentine’s Show at The District Theater features the music of L.A. Project Band. The band performs yesterday’s classics, R&B, funk and Old School favorites at this Valentine’s celebration for all. Friday, Feb. 14, 8pm-midnight at The District Theater, 7430 Monterey St. For information, visit tinyurl.com/r96vyoc.

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ROMANTIC EVENING A romantic Valentine’s Day dinner and musical performance is set at Granada Theatre. Guests will savor a three-course dinner and experience a musical performance by Michael Bublé tribute artist Scott Keo. Guests must be 21 or older to attend and dress to impress with collared shirts and no ball caps. Two showings available, Friday, Feb. 14, or Saturday, Feb. 15, 6-10pm each night at Granada Theater, 17440 Monterey Road. For tickets or information, visit liveloveleal.com.

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WINE ROAD Cienega Road wineries will host a Valentine’s Day weekend event with music, wine and food at “Wine is My Valentine.” Calera Wine Company and Eden Rift Vineyards have teamed up to offer access to both properties along with food and wine pairings, new spring releases and more. Saturday, Feb. 15, noon-4pm at Cienega Wine Road, 11300 Cienega Road. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/wa93okc.

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Soul Kiss Band invites single ladies and gentlemen, as well as couples, to share some love and get Soul Kissed for Valentine’s Day. Soul Kiss performs a variety of top pop, rock, country, hip-hop, old school, classic rock and R&B hits from today and yesteryear. Saturday, Feb. 15, 8-11pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St., Hollister. For information, visit soulkissband.com.

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Love in SanBenito Dining, activities and gift ideas for two

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he weather may have dropped to extreme temperatures earlier this month, but things are starting to heat up, just in time for Valentine’s Day. So why not make the most of the holiday and take your sweetie out for a night on the town?

Many local restaurants, wineries and wine bars are welcoming lovebirds on Friday, Feb. 14, as well as its adjacent weekends.

Popular San Juan Bautista restaurant, Doña Esther’s Mexican Restaurant at 25 Franklin St., is offering a dinner special on Valentine’s Day. The meal for two, at $46.99, will include appetizers, soup or salad, a choice of three entrées, and dessert. The entire meal will be served with a bottle of wine or sparkling wine. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 831.623.2518. ➝ 6

IDEAS FOR TWO

San Benito County has plenty of special events lined up for lovebirds on Valentine’s Day.

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DELECTABLE GIFTS Chocolate and roses, two Valentine’s Day staples,

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Some popular venues are requiring reservations on the occasion due to limited seating. San Juan Oaks Golf Club at 3825 Union Road in Hollister, for instance, will be serving a threecourse surf and turf dinner complete with champagne and a chef-crafted dessert on Valentine’s Day. Tickets are $70. The event is from 6-10pm. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktail hour will begin at 6pm, followed by dinner at 7pm.

Entertainment will be provided by the Moondance Band. Reservations can be made by calling 831.636.6127, extension 19.

Cienega Road wineries will host a Valentine’s Day weekend event with music, wine and food at “Wine is My Valentine.” Calera Wine Company and Eden Rift Vineyards have teamed up to offer access to both properties along with food and wine pairings, new spring releases and more. The event runs Feb. 15, noon-4pm at Cienega Wine Road, 11300 Cienega Road. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/wa93okc.

The YMCA of San Benito County is partnering with Jovenes de Antano for the Sweetheart Dance on Feb. 14 from 4-7pm at Hollister Community Center, 300 West St. The event will include dancing,

finger foods and wine tasting.

Tickets are $5.

Soul Kiss Band invites single ladies and gentlemen, as well as couples, to share some love for Valentine’s Day. Soul Kiss performs a variety of top pop, rock, country, hip-hop, old school, classic rock and R&B hits from today and yesteryear. The band performs Feb. 15 from 8-11pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St., Hollister. For information, visit soulkissband.com.

Credo Studio, 1 Polk St. in San Juan Bautista, is hosting a paint party on Feb. 16 from 4-7pm. The beginner-friendly event will paint a scene depicting the aurora borealis. For information, visit tinyurl. com/wnvsl7w.

Further north, Rosewood CordeValle, 1 Cordevalle Club Drive in San Martin, will host a Valentine’s Day event on Feb. 14 at 5pm with a fourcourse dinner and wine pairing options.

For reservations, call 408.695.4500.

A Valentine’s Day dinner and musical performance will be held at the Granada Theatre, 17440 Monterey Road in Morgan Hill, featuring a three-course dinner and a musical performance by Michael Bublé tribute

CELEBRATE Wine, dinner, paint parties and more are scheduled in San Benito County. artist Scott Keo. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Two showings are available, Friday, Feb. 14, or Saturday, Feb. 15, 6-10pm each night. For tickets or information, visit liveloveleal.com.

Couples active in the “maker movement” or looking to get involved in it should check out AR Workshop in Morgan Hill.

AR Workshop opened in June inside The Granary on Depot Street in Morgan Hill, and since then, numerous people have let their imaginations run wild with raw materials such as wood and canvas, said owner Kristi Holbrook. She added that many participants have been from Hollister and surrounding areas.

Seats are still available for AR Workshop’s Special DIY Date Night on Feb. 14 from 6-9pm. Couples can work on one project together, such as framed signs, pet beds, lazy Susans and more. For information, visit arworkshop.com/morganhill.

Gift ideas For chocolate lovers, gourmet boxed chocolates, truffles or

chocolate-covered treats like apricots, nuts and chewy caramels or salted caramels can be found at DeBrito Chocolate Factory at 160 Briggs Road in Hollister. The Valentine’s heart box is a heart-shaped one-pound box filled with a choice of buttery almond toffee, chocolate-covered apricots or a combination of the two, specially made for the occasion. The store’s famous caramel apples are also available, including a special Valentine’s one.

San Benito Bene at 615 San Benito St. always has premium chocolates, balsamics and dessert sauces for gift-giving. Linen sprays, lavender wraps and spa pillows will also be appreciated by your Valentine.

Expressions Floral at 850 San Benito St. in Hollister has special Valentine flowers and baskets: The Because I Love You flower arrangement and gift baskets are just some of the arrangements you can send your Valentine. Flowers can be purchased at expressionsfloraldesigns. com. The store delivers to Hollister and nearby areas.

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The San Benito County CattleWomen will host its annual Pedro Party fundraiser, featuring an evening of card games with friends, family and neighbors. Refreshments will be served and participants will enjoy door prizes and raffle items. The High Score winner will be awarded $100; second through fourth place winners will also receive cash prizes. Saturday, Feb. 22, 6-10pm at Tres Pinos Church Hall, 7290 Airline Highway, Tres Pinos. $10 per person. Game play will begin at 6:30pm. For information, call 831.206.2060.

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HOLLISTER MUSICAL AUDITIONS Actors ages six years through eighth grade are invited to audition

for San Benito Stage Company’s production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. Auditionees should be prepared with a song and accompaniment track, wear comfortable shoes

and bring a great attitude.

Performance dates for this familyfriendly production are April 24-May 9. Auditions are Feb. 14 at 6pm or Feb. 15 at 9am at Mr. O’s Academy, 360 Sixth St. For information, call 831.636.0122.

WINTER BOUTIQUE Shop for handcrafted goods, vintage treasures and more at the Winter Boutique 2020 in Hollister. All proceeds will benefit the My Father’s House Homeless Shelter and homeless organizations in San Benito County. Raffle prizes will also be featured. Sunday, Feb. 16, 10am-4:30pm at Worth Saving Mercantile & Thrift Store, 101

Fifth St. For information, visit tinyurl.com/rd2a4bb.

FIRE SAFETY The San Benito Fire Safe Council will hold its Monthly Business Meeting.

Fire safe councils are grassroots community-based organizations sharing the objective of making California's communities less vulnerable to wildfire. The San Benito Fire Safe Council works with the Community Foundation of San Benito County to promote fire safety. This monthly meeting is open to the public, and attendees can learn how to make their homes safer. Thursday, Feb. 20, 5-6:30pm at Hollister Fire Station,

SPEECH CONTEST

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) presents “Speech Trek,” the 2020 AAUW high school speech contest. Contestants will express their thoughts with a five- to six-minute speech on this year’s topic, “Are Men and Women Truly Equal Today, or are the Suffragettes of 1920 Still Suffering in 2020?” Prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants. All high school students, from any school, are eligible to participate. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 7-9pm at Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. For information, visit aauwmh.org/speech-trek.

110 Fifth St. For information, visit sbfsc.org.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA BENEFIT SHOW Enjoy hard rock and blues songs from the

AURORA PAINT Celebrate Valentine’s weekend doing something creative at Credo Studio’s Aurora Paint Party.

Participants are challenged to arrive with a stress-free mindset and be prepared to experience joy and enjoy the creative process. Wear messy clothes and

Plant a unique container garden at The GardenShoppe’s Succulent Planting Class. Succulents are a group of plants that store water in their leaves and can endure extended periods of drought. A $35 fee includes a ceramic bowl, decorative broken pottery, seven succulent plugs, sand and rocks.

Additional plants, accessories and more will be available for additional cost. Saturday, Feb. 15, drop in for this one-hour class between noon3pm at The GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St., Hollister. For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/rdajp5b.

bring along snacks. This event is beginner and child-friendly; seating is limited. Sunday, Feb. 16, 4-7pm at Credo Studio, 1 Polk St. For information, visit tinyurl.com/ wnvsl7w.

AROMAS FUNDRAISING CONCERT The Aromas Grange will host a live concert featuring Backyard Birds and their blend of vocal harmonies and wide range of music. The band performs songs in three-part harmony from Americana, rock and roll, country and soul, to jazz standards and more. The Grange’s Roast Chicken Dinner and other refreshments will be available for

additional purchase. Sunday, Feb. 16, 4:30-6:30pm at the Aromas Grange, 400 Rose Ave. For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/ vhk8t9s.

GILROY BLACK HISTORY The Gilroy Center for the Arts is hosting the sixth annual Black History Month Exhibit. The Artist Reception is Saturday, Feb. 15, 2-5pm and the exhibit runs through Feb. 28 at Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St. Admission to the gallery and receptions are always free. For information, visit gilroycenterforthearts.com. ➝ 11

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REGGAE PARTY Grillin & Chillin Alehouse Brewery’s Reggae Party will feature Dub Souljah and special guest Shawn Yanez. Enjoy original reggae rock as well as some throwback covers.

Friday, Feb. 21, 7-10pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St. For information, visit tinyurl.com/vvc7jqg.

‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s as Credo Studio Community Art & Cultural Center presents The Band DemBones. All proceeds will be donated to benefit programming at Credo Studio.

Guests are invited to sit back, relax and enjoy the “Dynamic Duo.” Saturday, Feb. 15, 6-8pm at Credo Studio, 1 Polk St. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/v6jmcso.

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MUSIC

Romantic concerto

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VIOLINIST Gabriel Anker will pair Tchaikovsky’s concerto with a work by Bach as part of a preview performance Feb. 16 for the upcoming Coyote Creek Music Festival.

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Violinist performs in festival’s third preview concert

By SUSAN L. RIFE

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he perfect music for a romantic Valentine’s Day weekend is, in the opinion of violinist Gabriel Anker, Tchaikovsky’s Concerto in D Major.

“For me, personally, no other piece for the violin represents love more purely,” said Anker, who will perform the concerto on Feb. 16 as the third preview concert for the upcoming Coyote Creek Music Festival.

The concerto was written by the Russian composer in 1878 in Switzerland as he struggled out of a depression after the end of

his marriage. Scholars speculate that Tchaikovsky’s student, violinist Iosif Kotek, was a love interest of the composer, but that potential gossip about their relationship kept Tchaikovsky from dedicating the concerto to him.

Anker began working on the concerto after participating in last year’s NorCal Music Festival. A native of Puerto Rico, he was raised in Houston and earned his undergraduate degree in violin performance at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. He’s finishing his master’s degree at the University of Southern California.

“The Tchaikovsky concerto is pretty much synonymous with the violin,” Anker said. “I’ve been hearing it forever. It’s a piece that is pretty much required reading for everyone. It’s notoriously challenging but covers the full scope of the instrument.”

Anker, who will perform with pianist Elene Kartvelishvili, will pair the Tchaikovsky concerto with Johann Sebastian Bach’s Partita for Violin No. 1, written in 1790.

“I love performing Bach in general,” Anker said. “I find it’s music that changes the room instantly.

This particular piece, well, solo Bach in general, I feel is a place where string musicians go for self-discovery.”

The partita, one of a set of six sonatas and partitas written for solo violin, is “maybe the most virtuosic of the six,” said Anker, because each of its four movements is followed by a variation, called a double.

“It’s constantly varying itself, even though it’s in the same key,” he said. “I feel like it works in contrast with the Tchaikovsky, practically speaking because it’s solo violin versus violin and orchestra, and metaphorically speaking, finding oneself and finding love, perhaps.”

The Feb. 16 concert is the third of six concerts to preview the Coyote Creek Music Festival, which will take place June 12-21 at Advent Lutheran Church in Morgan Hill. Upcoming concerts in the series are Quintet Latino on March 14; soprano Heather Faulhaber with pianist Kyle Jones on April 26 and a string quartet with Anker, Kymber Gillen, violin, Kate Brown, viola, and Evan Kahn, cello, on May 31.

Gabriel Anker, violin, and Elene Kartvelishvili, piano, will perform at 5:30pm Feb. 16 at Advent Lutheran Church, 16875 Murphy Ave., Morgan Hill. Free; donations accepted. For information, visit www.coyotecreekmusic.org.

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ACTIVE KIDS Kids are invited to groove it at Children’s Discovery Museum’s “Kids Like to Move It” Week. Boogie with dance instructors, enjoy activities with local sports teams and learn aerobics, Zumba and yoga moves at this event that is part of the museum’s commitment to childhood obesity prevention.

Monday, Feb. 17-Friday, Feb. 21 at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose.

Festivities are included in the price of admission. For information, visit cdm.org.

CHAMPAGNE DINNER

The San Juan Oaks Golf Club will present an all-inclusive Champagne Dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Guests will enjoy a champagne greeting, shared appetizer for two and a special Valentine’s Day menu. The Moondance Band will set the mood for the evening with romantic live music. Friday, Feb. 14, 6-10pm at San Juan Oaks Golf Club and Restaurant, 3825 Union Road, Hollister. Ages 21 and over only, reservations are required and space is limited. For information, call 831.636.6127.

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EVENTS CRAFT CLUB The Gilroy Library presents the Black History Dream Lantern Craft for Kids. Guests are invited to explore what their dream is for a better tomorrow and create a Dream Lantern that expresses their creativity and imagination. This program is free and ideal for children and families; all craft materials will be supplied.

Sunday, Feb. 16, 1-3pm at Gilroy

MARDI GRAS Bear’s Hideaway’s Annual Mardi Gras Party will celebrate Fat Tuesday in San Juan Bautista. The event features appetizers and specials; masks and beads will be provided.

Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Saturday, Feb. 22, 4-8pm at Bear’s Hideaway, 402 Third St, Ste B, San Juan Bautista. For information, visit tinyurl.com/ u7dhzk5.

JAZZ NIGHT Award-winning Bay Area Jazz and R&B vocalist Tracy Cruz will perform at Gallery 1202’s Jazz Night. Cruz and her band, Instrumentali-T, will perform jazz numbers throughout the night while guests enjoy local wine and hors d'oeuvres. Jazz Night will be hosted amongst the abstract expressionist works of Helen Bellaver. Saturday, Feb. 22, 8-9:30pm at Gallery 1202, 7363 Monterey Road, Gilroy.

INTRO TO BEEKEEPING Arthur Kubogamell of the Gilroy Beekeepers Association will host “Intro to Beekeeping” at the Gilroy Library. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2-3pm at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St., Gilroy. For information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/wfxqq92.

DRIVE SMART The California Highway Patrol’s Hollister-Gilroy Area office will present the free driving seminar, “Age Well Drive Smart.” The presentation will last approximately three hours and is designed to help senior drivers tune up driving skills, refresh knowledge of the rules of the road and become better, safer and more alert drivers. Attendees will also learn about normal age-related physical changes and how to adjust to them, discuss when it may be the time to limit or stop driving and understand alternatives to driving. Thursday, Feb. 27, 1-4pm at Jovenes De Antano Senior Services, 300 West St., Hollister.

For information, visit tinyurl.com/ sel89ak.

BOOK CLUB The GardenShoppe will host the Boozy Bees Book Bonding book club to read and discuss books. Each attendee will get to choose a book at some point.

Thursday, Feb. 27, 6-10pm at The GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St., Hollister. For information, visit tinyurl.com/wykfvlm.

ADULT DRAWING Artists aged 16 and over are invited to draw at San Benito County Arts Council’s drop-in Adult Drawing Workshops where students will explore fundamental drawing techniques and methods. The $10 drop-in fee includes registration to a single, two-hour class and students will be provided with a materials list at their first class.

Drop-in special sessions will be held select Mondays and Fridays through February, 6:45-8:45pm at ARTspace Annex, 217 Fifth St., Hollister. For information, call 831.636.2787.

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STARRY NIGHTS Astronomy docents will share the view at Starry Nights in Open Space.

Dress in warm layers and bring drinking water; telescopes will be provided. Space is limited; registration is required. Saturday, Feb. 15, 7-9pm at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve, 4289 Casa Loma Road.

Participants are asked to arrive before the gates close at 8pm to allow for undisturbed viewing.

Register by the number of cars in

each group. For information, visit openspaceauthority.org.

SPRING BARREL TASTING Sample a selection of La Vie Dansante 2017 Wines straight from the barrel before they are finished for bottling at the Spring Barrel Tasting Event. Winemaker Jeff Fadness will be presenting the wines and available to answer questions. Small bite food pairings will also be featured. Saturday, Feb. 22, 1-4pm at La Vie Dansante Wines, 3200 Dryden Ave., Gilroy.

For information and tickets, visit laviedansantewines.com.

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COMMUNITY

Ranch expands schedule

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ORGANICALLY GROWN Pat Stevens of Bella Vista Ranch in Hollister provides samples

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of organic olive oil at the Live Oak Farmers Market.

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Bella Vista Ranch now part of Live Oak market

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ella Vista Ranch of Hollister has recently added a new stop in its farmers market schedule: Live Oak. The ranch, owned by fourth-generation farmers Deborah Muschari and Pat Stevens, grows a mixture of Italian olive varieties for olive oil production. The olives are handpicked, sorted, and crushed at one of the last stone mills in California, using granite stones from Italy.

The Tuscan varietals include Frantoio, Luccino, Pendolino, Maurino and Taggiasca.

“We’ve been growing organically since 1998,” Muschari said.

“That’s before a lot of growers even knew what that was. We have so many friendly customers here. A lot of people ask the deeper questions about quality here. I had one person ask me about polyphenols; I was really impressed.”

Polyphenols are micronutrients

are in certain plant-based foods and are packed with antioxidants and other health benefits.

Kim Tush, who owns Santa Cruz Balsamics and bottles her products at the El Pajaro Commercial Kitchen in Watsonville said she has run her stand at Live Oak for two years.

Tush added that she was happy to introduce Muschari and Stevens to the Live Oak market. She said she met them at the Palo Alto market and encouraged them to feature a table of their olive organic olive oils at Live Oak. “I like the people here,” she said.

“I sell at markets between Palo Alto and Carmel and Live Oak is different. The vibe here is different; people are relaxed. To me, this place feels like a community, like family.”

The Live Oak market, in the East Cliff Village shopping center on 15th Avenue, unfolds every Sunday (rain or shine) from 9am to 1pm in the heart of Live Oak and draws a wide spectrum of vendors, from organic produce to seafood, balsamic vinegar, bakeries, olive oil, coffee and flowers. Long standing businesses such as Happy Boy Farm, the Kitchen Incubator, Hidden Fortress Coffee — all of Watsonville, Rooster Ridge Farm of Aptos, Fog Line Farm, Wild Stone Bakery, and Pro Edge Professional Knife Sharpening Service, Blossoms Farmstore and Coffee Shop (in the former Five Mile House in Corralitos) have served as the underpinnings of the market that also features live music, a kid’s play area and outdoor seating for dining.

Started in 2000, the neighborhood market has grown into a weekly event that is shared by the communities of Live Oak, Pleasure Point and Capitola. It is now in its eighth season as a year-round market.

Bella Vista Ranch also has a booth at the Morgan Hill Farmers Market on Saturdays, as well as other markets from Carmel Valley to Burlingame. For information, visit bellavistaoil.com.

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Bathroom trends for 2020

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no longer limited to the property's existing plumbing and drainage systems. Saniflo technologies use above-floor plumbing with features such as a macerating toilet and drain pumps that can be hidden in closets or behind walls.

This means previously impossible spaces—such as in garages, pool houses and attics—can now be transformed into stunning bathrooms. The Saniaccess3 is a smart choice for full baths, and the Saniaccess2 is ideal for powder rooms.

Color and styles: After avoiding white color palettes for some time, white on white is back in 2020, offering a clean look with sleek appeal. Mixed materials are often used to add visual interest, such as a tasteful blend of wood and metallics in the vanity or hardware choices. Contemporary styles with clean lines and open spaces are key characteristics of the modern bathroom. When a splash of

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dding or remodeling a bathroom is a popular home improvement project in 2020. Whether it's a simple powder room, a useful three-quarter or a grand master bath, it's worthwhile to research the top trends so you can create a space that is functional while also increasing your home's overall value.

Sensational showers: When it comes to bathing options, showers are the focus. For instance, four in five homeowners upgrade the shower during a master bathroom renovation (83 percent) and over half increase the shower size (54 percent), found the most recent U.S. Houzz Bathrooms Trends Study. Some homeowners are eliminating the tub altogether, adding multiple showerheads and steam features for maximum relaxation.

Unique locations: A homeowner's bathroom location desires are

color is called for, blues dominate the cool tones and salmons often infuse warm hues.

Vanities and tops: Vanities vary in size and shape depending on space. Designs tend to be modern or transitional, with elements of interest such as sliding doors that mimic the barn-door trend. Floating vanities are favored, adding an upscale feel that opens the space.

Vanity tops are made from a host of materials: as granite loses steam, quartz, marble and concrete are increasing in popularity. Finally, when space allows in a master bath, double sinks are a must.

Flooring: Ceramic and porcelain tile is often the choice for the modern homeowner who can customize tile with any design they want.

Large tiles are less desired, with smaller mosaic options a common choice for personalization. For those who feel tile is too hard or cold, engineered vinyl is a leading choice. It can be made to mimic the look of wood surprisingly well, but can handle the moist environment that typically comes from a bathroom.

Smart technologies: Technological enhancements have entered virtually all aspects of life, and the bathroom is no exception. This is more than just streaming music to water-resistant speakers. In 2020, more homeowners desire digital shower controls allowing temperature adjustment and flow of the water through voice commands.

For those with the funds, smart toilets open and close by sensor and are self-cleaning. Another growing tech trend is chromatherapy—the use of color to enhance and inspire mood—with technologies used to illuminate tubs and shower spaces.

Every year brings with it trends in home design. For 2020, the bathroom is a standout space with customizable features that simplify and beautify life. If a bathroom addition or remodel is in your future, keep these ideas top of mind.

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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.

I have also handled all types of sales such as single family residential, multiͲresidential, bank owned, short sales, trust sales, condos/ townhouses, mobile homes, homes on land, etc., so whatever your Real Estate need is, do not hesitate to ask me!

Featured Property NEW LISTING

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Open Sunday Noon-3pm Hosted by Jose Vargas (831) 524-1559 Listed by Charlene King (831) 801-5464 SIX-YEARS NEW ~ 3Br/2Ba boasts pride of ownership! Living room w/cozy fireplace, spacious dining area, airy kitchen (granite counters, S/S appliances, lots of cabinets, island) open to family room. Eco-friendly yard.

1990 Morning Glory Dr, Hollister $599,997

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Well Maintained Four-Plex DRESSED TO INVEST ~ Each unit is 2Br/1Ba 850 sf. Convenient to nearby schools, downtown & shopping. Parking area refinished to last for years to come. Six additional parking spaces on the premises.

Interested in this Wonderful Investment Opportunity? Call Today for More Details! $1,099,998 Hollister (831) 245-0321

Country Living, City Amenities

Open Sat & Sun Noon-3pm Listed by Charlene King (831) 801-5464 Sprawling 1-story 4Br/2.5Ba on 3+ acres in the serene surroundings of the gated Stonegate community. This lovely & well cared home offers private views all around. Enter through a grand entrance to find a formal dining & living room area w/fireplace. Step down into the large family room w/another fireplace & then out through French doors onto two covered patios to enjoy the fresh country air & watch the sunset. The chef’s kitchen boasts 5-burner gas cooktop, double ovens, ample countertop & cabinets, & built-in desk area. The dinette overlooks the back of the property w/hillside views. Large master suite & 4th bedroom w/exterior door to make a great office space.

5624 Sundown Lane, Tres Pinos Offered for $1,098,999

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COUNTRY LIVING Plenty of room surrounds this Hollister home.

Peaceful countryside Farmhouse sits on more than seven acres of land for livestock

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his two-story farmhouse is far enough from the city to be situated in a peaceful setting, yet not too far to make running errands a chore.

Located at 7010 Southside Road in Hollister, the 3,100-square-foot home includes three bedrooms and three baths. The living room features a soaring ceiling, plenty of windows and a custom mantle. The

kitchen has marble slab countertops, a Viking range, built-in refrigerator and a large island.

The home, built in 1997, sits on 7.4 acres, which has room for horses and other livestock. A pool is also built into the backyard.

The home is listed at $1,519,800 by Intero Real Estate Services. For information, visit tinyurl.com/qp7lv3t.

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HOLLISTER APARTMENT RENTALS 2/1 $1,550 2/1 $1,695 2/1.5 $1,900

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