I is for Irrigation

Drive the length of the Highway 25, from beginning to end, and you'll easily understand how agriculture is--and has always been--a major industry of San San Benito County. Thank goodness for irrigation.

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H is for Horse

For the past 79 years, the San Benito County Saddle Horse Association has hosted an annual Horse Show and Rodeo at Bolado Park. This year shall be no different. The 80th annual event will take place on the June 28 to June 30 weekend. As always, it will be kicked off with a parade down San Benito Street on Thursday evening (June 27).

Head over to San Benito County Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo Web site for a deal more information.

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G is for Golden

This is a common sight around Hollister and throughout San Benito County, come summer time. Would you say the hills are brown or golden?

Golden? Ah, you're a true Californian.

Someone once told me that he knows when strangers are Californians at heart. They get a blissful sound in their voice as they describe the golden hills of their home.

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F is for Fair

The San Benito County Fair, that is.

This year, the county fair will be held October 4,5 and 6. To learn more, check out the San Benito County Fair Web site.

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E is for Everywhere

The five palm trees. I can see them from almost everywhere in downtown Hollister.  One of these days, I'm going to find out who planted them and whether there was a reason for planting them. After all, palm trees aren't native to the area. Here's another view of the five palm trees.

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