Matt Sisco carries his son Evan, 2, on his shoulders as they walk along San Benito Street and check out the cars during the Street Festival over the weekend in downtown Hollister.
1. Flyover at major highway intersection set to open Aug. 28
The flyover ramp at the intersection of Highways 152 and 156 is nearing completion and should be opened to the public just in time for Labor Day weekend.
Drivers should expect some "significant" relief at one of the area's most congested intersections once the flyover - the main piece in a larger, $34 million improvement project there - is opened as projected on Aug. 28, said VTA spokeswoman Bernice Alaniz.
VTA officials have planned for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Aug. 27 before opening the flyover section for traffic the following morning, Alaniz said.
For more pictures of the flyover, visit our photo gallery.
2. Classics, chrome and camaraderie
Even with so many vehicle options these days, the 22nd annual Street Festival proved that locals love their classic cars.
This year's event held Saturday in downtown Hollister brought out a record number of cars and trucks - 138 - entered into various judging competitions, said Sharlene Van Rooy with the Hollister Downtown Association, which puts on the festival.
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